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Squid Game Final Season Arrives June 27, Teasing Brutal New Games and Spin-Off Potential

It promises higher-stakes contests, offering a deeper look at the franchise’s core rivalry through immersive pop-up events launching globally.

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Lee Byung-hun as Front Man in Squid Game poster
Jo Yu-ri as Jun-hee in "Squid Game" Season 3 on Netflix.

Overview

  • Netflix will release the third and final season of Squid Game on June 27, 2025, concluding the saga of Player 456.
  • Seong Gi-hun returns to confront the Front Man as the mastermind resumes control of the island with a new slate of VIPs.
  • The final season’s contests are more brutal and demand tougher moral and emotional decisions from surviving players.
  • Director Hwang Dong-hyuk has signaled openness to a spin-off focusing on the Front Man’s backstory, reviving ideas from earlier development.
  • Netflix is hosting immersive pop-up experiences in cities from Tokyo and New York to Seoul and Taipei to build anticipation.