Squid Game Final Season Premieres Globally June 27

Netflix's global phenomenon Squid Game returns with its third and final season premiering on June 27, 2025, delivering a dramatic conclusion to the dystopian survival thriller. Series creator Hwang Dong-hyuk has foreshadowed a bleak and unexpected ending that challenges the desire for a happy resolution, which has sparked mixed reactions among fans due to the spoiler nature of his comments. The new season picks up immediately after the cliffhanger of Season 2, featuring Gi-hun's determined mission to dismantle the deadly games from within, while the Front Man prepares his next sinister scheme. The show continues to explore intense physical and psychological challenges, with themes of morality, revenge, and survival under duress. Squid Game draws on disturbing real-life inspirations, including labor strikes, internment camps, and illegal organ trade, adding layers of dark social commentary beneath its gripping narrative. With a strong returning cast and global simultaneous release, Season 3 promises emotional depth, final twists, and a high-stakes drama that cements Squid Game's place as Netflix’s most-watched series.