Already filmed: when the third season of Squid Game may see the light of day

The popular series Squid Game is preparing to return with its third and final season. The South Korean drama that conquered the world will continue the story of a deadly competition that keeps millions of viewers in suspense.

According to the show's creator, Hwang Dong-hyeok, the third season will be the final one, promising even more twists and turns, Netflix reports. The announcement of the third season of the series promises that the climax will be epic.

In the second season, viewers welcomed the protagonist Song Gi-hoon (Player 456) back, who, having won the first season, returns to destroy the game from the inside. The third season will continue to develop the conflict between him and the mysterious Frontman.

Release date and other details

The third season is scheduled to premiere in 2025, although the exact date is not yet known. The creator of the series hinted that the announcement might come soon after the launch of the second season. According to preliminary estimates, the release may take place in the summer or fall of 2025.

This schedule coincides with the series' preparation for the Emmy Awards. The second season is expected to be nominated for the award in 2025, and the third season - in 2026. Thus, the release on June 1, 2025 is one of the possible options.

Beware of spoilers below. 

The third season will continue the story of the aftermath of the uprising that viewers saw in the season two finale. Although the attempted rebellion failed, the intrigue and danger are only growing. One of the most emotional moments of the second season was the death of Gi-hoon's friend Park Jung-bae, which shocked fans.

The Frontman, who is hiding among the players, will return for his key role. The protagonist is not yet aware of the full truth about the betrayal, and this tension will be the basis of the new season. Viewers will see the game expand in scope, introducing new deadly challenges.

The third season will retain several key characters who survived the events of the second season. Among them:

• Song Gi-hoon (Player 456),
• Park Yong-sik (007),
• Hwang Jun-ho (Detective),
• Hwang In-ho (Frontman).

The third season will also see the return of several other players who have already become fan favorites.

Viewers will see the final battle between the worlds of Gi-hoon and Frontman, as well as the disclosure of the true essence of the games. The deadly trials will become even more difficult and the stakes even higher.

Squid Game has gone down in history as one of the most successful Netflix series, and the third season promises to be a fitting conclusion to this cult story. Will Gi-hoon be able to destroy the system that ruins people's lives or will he have to sacrifice everything to win? We will find out the answers next year.

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