Everything You Need to Know About Squid Game Season 3

Squid Game Season 3 is set to premiere on June 27, 2025, on Netflix. The release time follows Netflix’s standard schedule, with all episodes dropping simultaneously at:

12:01 AM PT (Pacific Time) / 3:01 AM ET (Eastern Time) on June 27, 2025.

For global viewers, this translates to:

• 7:01 AM GMT (UK)
• 4:01 PM KST (South Korea)
• 6:01 PM AEDT (Australia, Sydney)

Viewers in other regions can adjust based on their time zone relative to Pacific Time.

Episode Count

Squid Game Season 3 will consist of 6 episodes, making it the shortest season of the series (Season 1 had 9 episodes, Season 2 had 7). All episodes will be available to stream at once, allowing for binge-watching.

Key Details About Squid Game Season 3

Premise:

The third and final season of the South Korean dystopian survival thriller, created by Hwang Dong-hyuk, picks up after the cliffhanger ending of Season 2. Seong Gi-hun (Player 456, played by Lee Jung-jae) is reeling from a failed rebellion against the game’s organizers, marked by the death of his friend Jung-bae and betrayal by Player 001, revealed as the Front Man (Hwang In-ho, played by Lee Byung-hun). Gi-hun faces deadlier games and deeper despair, questioning whether humanity’s values like conscience and kindness can survive. Meanwhile, Hwang Jun-ho continues his search for the island, unaware of a traitor in his team.

Cast:

Returning: Lee Jung-jae (Seong Gi-hun), Lee Byung-hun (Front Man/Hwang In-ho), Wi Ha-joon (Hwang Jun-ho).

New/Recurring: Im Si-wan, Kang Ha-neul, Park Gyu-young, Park Sung-hoon, Yang Dong-geun, Kang Ae-shim, Jo Yu-ri, Lee David, Roh Jae-won.

Plot Highlights:

The season focuses on Gi-hun’s struggle with guilt and his final attempt to end the games. The trailer hints at a face-to-face showdown with the Front Man, who challenges Gi-hun’s faith in humanity. New games, including a return of “Red Light, Green Light” with Young-hee and her new partner Cheol-su, will be introduced, alongside a surprise game not yet revealed. The season explores themes of social inequality and human nature, concluding Gi-hun’s arc.

Production:

Filmed back-to-back with Season 2, the season had a budget of approximately ₩100 billion (around $68.6 million USD). It is produced by Firstman Studio, with Hwang Dong-hyuk as creator, director, and executive producer.

Significance:

Marketed as the final chapter of the main series, it concludes the story Hwang envisioned, though he has hinted at potential spin-offs. The series remains Netflix’s most-watched non-English language show, with Season 2 garnering 192.6 million views.

Trailers and Promotion:

Netflix released teasers and a final trailer, with an exclusive clip from the first episode showing Gi-hun begging to be killed after the failed revolt. Promotional materials feature Young-hee and Cheol-su, with a “floral ground” setting for one game.

Squid Game Soundtrack Information

The soundtrack for Squid Game has been a critical component of its atmosphere, composed by Jung Jae-il, who returned for Season 3 after scoring Seasons 1 and 2.

You can find the Squid Game (Original Soundtrack from the Netflix Series) from multiple music streaming services, such as Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, iHeart, etc.

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While specific details about the Season 3 soundtrack are limited as it has not yet been released, insights from previous seasons and available information provide context:

Season 1 Soundtrack:

Released on September 17, 2021, by Genie Music and Stone Music Entertainment. Notable tracks include:

A cover of “Fly Me to the Moon” by Joo Won Shin, used in the “Red Light, Green Light” scene to contrast the brutal killings with romantic lyrics, highlighting societal polarization.

“Way Back Then”, featuring recorders and castanets with a 3–3–7 clapping rhythm, evoking South Korean childhood games.

“Round VI”, performed by the Budapest Scoring Orchestra.

The score blended synth-rock, jazz, and orchestral music, with contributions from composers Park Min-ju and Kim Sung-soo (23).

Season 2 Soundtrack:

Released on December 27, 2024, through Netflix Music. It retained elements from Season 1 but adopted a “more bizarre and unique sound.” Featured tracks included:

“Nessun dorma” from Puccini’s Turandot, sung by Paul Potts.

“Time to Say Goodbye” by Sarah Brightman and Andrea Bocelli.

A cover of “Fly Me to the Moon” by Joo Won, reprised from Season 1.

Season 3 Soundtrack Expectations:

While no specific tracks for Season 3 have been confirmed, Jung Jae-il is likely to continue blending familiar elements with new, unique sounds, given his approach in Season 2. The return of “Red Light, Green Light” suggests possible reuse of “Fly Me to the Moon” or similar contrasting music. The soundtrack is expected to release around the premiere date, likely through Netflix Music, following the pattern of prior seasons.

Critical Reception:

While Season 1 was groundbreaking (9/10 ratings), Season 2 received mixed reviews (83% on Rotten Tomatoes, 62/100 on Metacritic) for pacing and plot issues. Season 3 is anticipated to resolve these criticisms with a climactic finale.

Franchise Future:

Hwang has confirmed Season 3 as the end of Gi-hun’s story but is open to spin-offs, with projects like Squid Game: The Challenge Season 2 and Squid Game: Unleashed in development.

Viewer Advisory:

The series contains intense violence and dark themes, continuing the high stakes of previous seasons. All episodes require a Netflix subscription.