SEOUL, South Korea – June 27, 2025 – The wait is finally over for fans of the global phenomenon “Squid Game.” The third and final season of the acclaimed South Korean survival drama is officially releasing worldwide today, June 27, 2025, on Netflix. This season, confirmed to be the concluding chapter, promises to deliver a darker, bleaker, and even more thrilling conclusion to the deadly games.
All six episodes of “Squid Game” Season 3 will drop simultaneously, allowing fans to binge-watch the much-anticipated finale. This installment is the shortest in the series, following the nine episodes of Season 1 and seven of Season 2, but is expected to be packed with intense revelations and heart-stopping moments.
What to Expect from “Squid Game” Season 3:
The third season picks up directly from the cliffhanger ending of Season 2. Seong Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae), now at his lowest point after a failed rebellion and a devastating personal loss, is back with a renewed mission: to end the deadly game once and for all. However, his path will be fraught with daunting challenges as the games become even more dangerous.
The mysterious Front Man (Lee Byung-hun) continues to be a formidable adversary, and the season is expected to delve deeper into his backstory, revealing how Hwang In-ho became the enigmatic figure he is today. New characters, including Yim Si-wan, Kang Ha-neul, Park Gyu-young, and Park Sung-hoon, among others, join the returning cast, adding fresh dynamics to the ruthless competition.
Creator and director Hwang Dong-hyuk has teased a “darker and bleak” tone for the final season, stating that a happy ending is not necessarily on the cards. He aims to explore profound questions about the last resorts of humankind and the will to create a better future. Actor Lee Jung-jae also hinted at an unexpected finale that will spark much conversation among viewers.
Global Release Schedule:
While the release date is June 27, 2025, the exact time of release varies by region:
- Pacific Time (PT): 12:00 AM
- Eastern Time (ET): 3:00 AM
- Brazil Time: 4:00 AM
- Argentina Time: 5:00 AM
- United Kingdom (BST): 8:00 AM
- Central Europe (CEST): 9:00 AM
- South Africa (CAT): 10:00 AM
- Turkey Time: 11:00 AM
- India (IST): 12:30 PM
- Thailand Time: 3:00 PM
- Philippines Time: 4:00 PM
- Japan Time: 5:00 PM
- Australia (AEST): 5:00 PM
- New Zealand (NZST): 7:00 PM
Fans worldwide are advised to set their alarms and clear their schedules for what promises to be an unforgettable and chilling conclusion to the “Squid Game” saga.