Promising to be darker, more intense, and visually arresting, the new season picks up with Gi-hun’s return to the deadly competition, now driven by vengeance after losing a close friend.
Netflix Official Announcement

Key Facts
- Netflix has officially announced that Squid Game Season 3 will premiere on June 27, 2025, starring Lee Jung-jae.
- Season 3 will consist of six episodes, suggesting a tight, suspense-filled finale to the globally acclaimed series.
- The plot of Season 3 delves deeper into the mysterious past of the Frontman, a former undercover participant, and reveals the fate of the remaining players from earlier rounds.
- Gi-hun returns to the deadly competition, now driven by vengeance after losing a close friend, promising a darker and more intense story.
Key Stats at a Glance
Premiere date of Squid Game Season 3
June 27, 2025

Number of episodes in Squid Game Season 3
6 episodes
