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Netflix's Squid Game Season 3: Release Date and Updates
Season 3 Confirmed for 2025
Netflix has officially announced that Squid Game Season 3 is arriving in 2025. However, a recent video from Netflix Korea may have accidentally revealed a more specific release date: June 27, 2025. This quick turnaround, just six months after Season 2, marks a significant shift from the three-year gap between the first two seasons.
The Story Behind Season 3
Creator Hwang Dong-hyuk explained that Seasons 2 and 3 were originally part of a single storyline. The 14-episode arc was split into two seasons due to its length. Here's how the story progresses:
Season 2:
Focused on Gi-hun's return to the games and his attempt at an uprising, which ultimately fails.
Season 3:
Expected to continue and conclude Gi-hun's journey.
Both seasons were filmed together, allowing for a shorter gap between releases.
Why the Quick Release?
Netflix aims to capitalize on the momentum of Squid Game and resolve Season 2’s cliffhangers swiftly. The platform is also spacing its major releases strategically. The second half of 2025 is expected to focus on:
