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Squid Game, the popular Netflix show that took the world by storm in 2021, is gearing up for its third and final season. Fans of the thrilling series have been eagerly waiting for any updates on the show’s release, and the creator of Squid Game, Hwang Dong-hyuk, has recently shared some exciting news. While the second season was just released on December 26, 2024, and has already left audiences on the edge of their seats, the release date for the final season is closer than you might think.
Season 2 of Squid Game was highly anticipated after the overwhelming success of the first season. The first season, which debuted in 2021, became a global sensation and broke several records. It captured the hearts of viewers with its intense storyline, unforgettable characters, and suspenseful games that kept everyone guessing. The show quickly became one of Netflix’s most-watched shows ever.
In the second season, fans saw the return of Lee Jung-jae as Seong Gi-hun, also known as Player 456. Gi-hun, who had previously survived the deadly games, returns to try and stop the deadly competition once and for all. The second season introduced new characters and took the story in exciting new directions, keeping the action fresh and thrilling.
Despite the praise for the new season, it wasn’t without its critics. While many enjoyed the new characters and the intense plot twists, some viewers were left frustrated by the season finale. The ending was a major cliffhanger, leaving fans with many questions about what would happen next. The final scenes of season 2 showed Gi-hun losing everything and failing in his attempts to bring down the games. This moment of failure sets the stage for a major character shift for Gi-hun, as he prepares to face even bigger challenges in the next season.
Hwang Dong-hyuk, the creator of Squid Game, spoke about the controversial season 2 finale in a recent interview with Entertainment Weekly. He explained that the ending was meant to be a turning point for Gi-hun’s character. “Of course, those watching would feel like, ‘Oh no. What’s going to happen next? Give us the next episode right now,’” Hwang said. “But I think that because, at that moment, Gi-hun loses everything, he fails all of his attempts [to stop the games], that is when he goes through yet another character transition. So I thought that was the best place to end the season.”
While the cliffhanger left many viewers eager for more, Hwang also confirmed that the third and final season of Squid Game is on its way. In a new interview with Variety, Hwang shared a promising update about the release date for the final season. He explained that, after the release of season 2, fans can expect an official announcement about the release of season 3. He hinted that the third season could arrive sometime in the summer or fall of 2025.
Though Hwang was cautious about revealing too much information about season 3, he hinted that big things are coming. “At this point, anything I might say is going to be a spoiler, so I want to be cautious,” Hwang said. “But what I can say is, after season 2 launches, I believe we will be announcing the launch date for season 3 soon.”
This news is sure to excite Squid Game fans around the world, who have been eagerly waiting for the next chapter of the story. With season 2 setting up new storylines and raising even more questions, season 3 promises to bring even more twists and turns to the deadly games. The final season will likely explore the aftermath of Gi-hun’s failure and the consequences of his actions, as well as the impact of the games on the world at large.
