The wait is almost over. Squid Game Season 3 is set to hit Netflix on June 27, bringing the world’s most-watched series to a dramatic close. With the newly released teaser trailer, fans finally get their first look at what’s in store for Player 456—and it’s more personal, perilous, and emotionally charged than ever.
Following the record-breaking success of Season 2, which premiered in December 2024, expectations are sky-high. The second season didn’t just make a splash—it smashed records. It set a new high for most views in a show's premiere week and entered Netflix’s Most Popular Non-English TV list in just three days. Sitting at #2 with 192.6 million views, it trails only the original season’s staggering 265.2 million. It also now ranks as the third most-watched season on Netflix ever, proving the series’ unshakable global grip.
Now, with the story moving into its final act, the stakes have never been higher.
Season 3 picks up from Season 2’s bloody cliffhanger, where Gi-hun—still reeling from the death of his closest ally, Jung-bae (Player 390)—returns to the heart of the games with one mission: dismantle them for good. But nothing is ever that simple. Haunted by betrayal and loss, Gi-hun finds himself facing off against the very system he once narrowly escaped. Even more devastating, the mysterious Front Man, who previously infiltrated the rebellion disguised as Player 001, returns to orchestrate the chaos.
The teaser trailer doesn’t hold back. It opens with the chilling image of pink guards carrying a black coffin—identical to those used for fallen players—into the resting area. As the gathered players cautiously lift the lid, they’re met with a shocking sight: Gi-hun inside, just waking up. It’s a stark signal that the games are far from over.
Soon after, a towering gumball machine dominates the screen, dispensing red and blue balls, each representing a fate tied to the next deadly challenge. From here, the games begin anew, with a mix of returning and familiar faces: the Front Man, detective Hwang Jun-ho, and players Myung-gi (333), Dae-ho (388), Hyun-ju (120), Yong-sik (007), Geum-ja (149), Jun-hee (222), Min-su (125), Nam-gyu (124), and even pink guard No-eul.
But beyond the carnage, it’s the emotional weight that truly hits. A failed rebellion, a friend’s death, and a devastating betrayal have left Gi-hun at his lowest. Yet, the Squid Game continues—and survival demands sacrifice. As each round unfolds, the remaining players must navigate increasingly harrowing decisions. Every choice brings them closer to victory or ruin.
Meanwhile, In-ho resumes his role as the calculating Front Man, welcoming an enigmatic group of VIPs whose motivations remain as sinister as ever. Unknown to him, his brother Jun-ho is still searching for the elusive island—unaware that a traitor walks among them.
As the final season barrels toward its conclusion, one question looms: Can Gi-hun finally end the games, or will the Front Man break him first?
With its pulse-pounding visuals, emotional tension, and intricate plot twists, Squid Game Season 3 promises to deliver a finale worthy of its global legacy. Fans, prepare yourselves. The endgame is near.
Lee Jung-jae as Sung Gi-hun | Photographer: Noh Ju-han / Netflix | Copyright: © 2025 Netflix, Inc.
