The games resume June 27.

The best games always have the clearest expectations: You know when they end and exactly how your favorite players can win. The feeling of a ticking clock is what makes your pulse race and adrenaline spike. Global phenomenon Squid Game — Netflix’s number one non-English language series of all time — has officially set its own rules. Now that Season 2 has debuted on Netflix, the series will return for its third and final season on June 27. But you can see the teaser, first photos, key art, and trailer from the upcoming episodes right now.

The newly released images below hint at what’s next for Squid Game hero Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae), his enigmatic antagonist Front Man (Lee Byung-hun), and more characters caught in the terrifying competition. Season 3 will pick up after the devastating twist of Season 2, which is currently the third-biggest season of a TV show in Netflix history with 192.6 million views so far.

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View the First Photos from Squid Game Season 3Prepare for the final game. Here’s your first look at Squid Game Season 3, premiering June 27.
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Series director, writer, and executive producer Hwang Dong-hyuk confirmed the news in an emotional letter to fans. “I am beyond excited to be writing this letter to announce the date for Season 2 and share the news of Season 3, the final season,” he wrote. “The fierce clash between [Gi-hun and Front Man’s] two worlds will continue into the series finale with Season 3, which will be brought to you next year.”

As you bask in the twists and turns of Season 2, keep reading to prepare for even more action with Squid Game Season 3.

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What is Squid Game Season 3 about?

A failed rebellion, the death of a friend, and a secret betrayal — Squid Game Season 3 picks up in the aftermath of Season 2’s bloody cliffhanger. Although Gi-hun is at his lowest point yet, the Squid Game stops for no one. So Gi-hun will be forced to make some important choices in the face of overwhelming despair as he and the surviving players are thrust into deadlier games that test everyone’s resolve. With each round, their choices lead to increasingly grave consequences.

Meanwhile, In-ho resumes his role as Front Man to welcome the mysterious VIPs, and his brother Jun-ho continues his search for the elusive island, unaware there’s a traitor in their midst. Will Gi-hun make the right decisions, or will Front Man finally break his spirit?

When does Squid Game Season 3 premiere?

Squid Game’s third and final season launches on June 27, 2025.

Can I see any footage of Squid Game Season 3?

It’s time to turn the dial and start the final round of Squid Game. A new trailer looks back on Gi-hun’s journey, while preparing viewers for what’s next.  In the video, Gi-hun finds himself back in the dorm after his collapsed revolt. We also see the players return to the competition as the stakes are higher than ever. Sides are chosen, VIPs return, and the fight begins in the clip.

Who is in the Squid Game Season 3 cast?

Some of the actors you can expect to see in the Squid Game Season 3 cast are:

Lee Jung-jae as Gi-hun (Player 456)
Lee Byung-hun as Front Man
Wi Ha-jun as Hwang Jun-ho
Yim Si-wan as Myung-gi (Player 333)
Kang Ha-neul as Dae-ho (Player 388)
Park Sung-hoon as Hyun-ju (Player 120)
Yang Dong-geun as Yong-sik (Player 007)
Kang Ae-sim as Geum-ja (Player 149)
Jo Yuri as Jun-hee (Player 222)
Lee David as Min-su (Player 125)
Roh Jae-won as Nam-gyu (Player 124)
Park Gyu-young as No-eul

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Can I see any Squid Game Season 3 photos?

It’s a green light for the first photos of Squid Game Season 3. See what’s next for Gi-hun, his allies and enemies within the game, pink guard No-eul, detective Jun-ho, and puppetmaster Front Man. Glimpse the images above along with the shadowy key art.
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What happens before Squid Game Season 3?

In Season 2 (which achieved the most views for any Netflix show in its premiere week), Gi-hun attempts to rally his fellow competitors against the architects of the game. His plan seems to go well, as the rebels almost make it to the control center of the arena. But, the Front Man — who spends much of Season 2 hiding in plain sight as Player 001 — double crosses Gi-hun and crushes the uprising. In a devastating final twist of the knife, the Front Man kills Gi-hun’s best friend Jung-bae (Lee Seo-hwan).

Lee Jung-jae, who portrays Gi-hun, isn’t so sure his character is aware of Player 001’s betrayal. “I don’t think he knows yet. I think he’s blaming himself for everything that happened,” the actor tells Tudum.

Director Hwang explains that Season 3 will explore how Gi-hun continues after his debilitating loss. “Gi-hun is overwhelmed with a profound sense of defeat and remorse,” he says. “In Season 3, we’ll see how Gi-hun returns to the game arena and faces the challenges ahead.”

To learn all about Squid Game Season 2 (including its shocking ending), click here.

How do I learn more about Squid Game Season 3?

You definitely won’t get anything out of Front Man. But you can keep coming back to Tudum for all your Squid Game news ahead of its return on Jun 27.