Nearly four years after its launch became a worldwide sensation that reshaped the concept of a streaming hit, *Squid Game* is gearing up for its concluding performance. The third and final season of Netflix’s dystopian powerhouse arrives on the platform June 27, promising to wrap up the narrative just as it began — with bloodshed and an abundance of gore.
Season 3 resumes in the aftermath of Season 2’s harrowing finale, where Seong Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae) faced betrayal and was left in turmoil. His attempts at rebellion against the creators of the game came close to victory — that is, until the Front Man, concealing himself as Player 001, disrupted the plan and coldly executed Gi-hun’s closest companion, Jung-bae. Now Gi-hun is blaming himself, oblivious to the fact that the true betrayal came from a trusted ally.
## Squid Game Season 3: Expectations
As usual, *Squid Game* does not allow any of the participants to pause for breath. As the games restart, the stakes escalate even further. This time, the rounds are more savage and the choices are even more intimate. According to Netflix, surviving players will confront moral and emotional dilemmas with every decision they make. In the meantime, the Front Man (Lee Byung-hun) is not only back in control; he’s also introducing a new roster of enigmatic VIPs while safeguarding his own secrets. Additionally, In-ho’s brother, Jun-ho, remains in pursuit of the island, unaware that treachery may be nearer than he imagines.
Writer-director Hwang Dong-hyuk has vowed to provide the Netflix blockbuster with an epic farewell. Should we anticipate redemption? Or will the harshness of the game engulf whatever humanity is left?
To heighten excitement, Netflix has transformed *Squid Game* into a worldwide phenomenon, with real-life events reflecting the show’s numerous iconic scenes. Starting June 6 in Shibuya, Tokyo, fans have been stepping into immersive pop-up environments showcasing the show’s distinctive guards and re-enactments of its games. The events are expanding worldwide, with gatherings in New York and Germany (June 20), Thailand (June 25), Saudi Arabia, Italy, and Indonesia (June 26), culminating in a grand finale in Korea and Taiwan (July 6). Fans will have the opportunity to engage in classic games and even try new ones like Jump Rope, recreated with haunting precision.
The final season presents a last chance to witness how far the game will extend, and if anyone can escape its clutches. Ready or not, *Squid Game* concludes next week. And for Gi-hun and the others, retreat is not an option.
