Squid Game Season 3 Release Date And Time; Creator Reveals No Happy Ending And More Unexpected Twists

Returning to the screen are lead actors Lee Jung-jae (Seong Gi-hun), Lee Byung-hun (The Front Man), and Wi Ha-joon (Hwang Jun-ho), as the story picks up right where Season 2 left off, with unresolved fates, hidden agendas, and rising tension.

Dark, Brutal & Unexpected: No Happy Ending Ahead

In a recent interview, Squid Game creator Hwang Dong-hyuk made it clear that fans should not expect a happy ending in the final season. "People like a happy ending. I'm like that too. But some stories, by nature, can't have one," Hwang shared, adding that the tone of Season 3 will be "more dark and bleak".

The finale will lean heavily into moral ambiguity, vengeance, and retribution, as the characters grapple with the brutal reality of the world they're trapped in. "The world, as I observe it, has less hope," said Hwang. "After watching all three seasons, I hope we can each ask ourselves, 'How much humanity do I have left in me?'"

Lee Jung-jae Teases a Shocking Ending

Lead actor Lee Jung-jae revealed that the ending will catch fans off guard. "The finale was something even I didn't expect," he said. "It's definitely going to spark a lot of conversation."

New and Returning Faces

Joining the returning trio are Park Sung-hoon, Kang Ha-neul, Park Gyu-young, Jo Yu-ri, and K-pop idol Yim Si-wan, who plays the morally complex Player 333 (Myung Gi). Si-wan noted in an interview that his character "straddles the line between good and evil."

Legacy of a Global Hit

First released in September 2021, Squid Game became Netflix's most-watched show, winning several accolades, including six Primetime Emmy Awards. The third and final season is expected to not only wrap up major storylines but also challenge viewers to reflect on human nature, capitalism, and the cost of survival.