Squid Game Season 3: What to Expect from Netflix’s Most Anticipated Comeback
A six-minute trailer released by Netflix revealed yet another ghostly hook: Seong Gi-hun, Player 456, is rolled into the dorm in a chilling pink coffin—usually reserved for the eliminated players.
Netflix's Squid Game Season 3, the gripping finale to the international sensation, is finally here—and the buzz is real. The entire six-episode season drops globally on June 27, 2025, with the drop starting at 12 AM PT / 3 AM ET / 11 AM IST, one of the most highly anticipated streaming premieres of the year. A six-minute trailer released by Netflix revealed yet another ghostly hook: Seong Gi-hun, Player 456, is rolled into the dorm in a chilling pink coffin—usually reserved for the eliminated players. This sinister twist establishes an increasingly bleaker tone than ever before, with the win far from assured.
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Director Hwang Dong-hyuk explains that giving Gi-hun back alive is a master plan on the part of the Front Man—to destroy his spirit and drive him to his human limit
The action picks up pace as Gi-hun resumes the deadly games with higher stakes. There is wild speculation among fans regarding big coming-back characters.
Does Wi Ha-joon's Detective Hwang Jun-ho, mysteriously missing from trailers, play a significant role in uncovering the island's secrets? Speculations are rife that his sparse appearances are actually to conceal big spoilers.
Added to the buzz is talk about possible celebrity cameos. Word is that BTS heartthrob V will guest star in Episode 3, signaling subtle social media teasers—even as Netflix hasn't officially confirmed it.
Adding to the gravitas of the finale, showrunner Hwang Dong-hyuk characterizes Season 3 as "the darkest and most brutal yet," an endgame that goes deep into the vulnerability of humanity—and leaves room for future spinoffs. Notably, Netflix aired all six episodes simultaneously—the shortest season to date, unlike earlier seasons—providing an unremitting, binge-watching experience.
Whether you're cheering for Gi-hun's moral win, concerned about Jun-ho's fate, or speculating on star cameos, Season 3 promises a spine-tingling and unforgettable finale. Tune into Netflix on June 27, 2025—and don't blink.
