- Squid Game Season 3: Netflix Release Time & What to Expect, June 27 at 3:00 AM ET / 12:00 AM PT is the date and time.
- Episode Count, 6 episodes (the shortest season yet).
- Final Season, Confirmed by Hwang Dong-hyuk—no Season 4.
- New Challenges, Deadlier games and long-awaited character reveals.
The wait is almost over—Squid Game Season 3, the explosive final chapter of Netflix’s record-breaking survival thriller, premieres June 27, 2025.
Following Season 2’s shocking cliffhanger, where Gi-hun’s uprising was quashed and his trusted ally was killed by the Front Man, fans are gearing up for an even more intense clash.
Director Hwang Dong-hyuk has pledged a finale that will leave hearts pounding, hinting at heightened risks, surprising betrayals, and a savage new series of challenges. As all six episodes will be released simultaneously, here is your comprehensive guide to the release schedule, what you can anticipate, and how to tune in.
Squid Game Season 3 Release Time: When Does It Drop?
Mark your calendars—Squid Game Season 3 arrives on Netflix at:
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3:00 AM ET (US East Coast)
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12:00 AM PT (US West Coast)
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8:00 AM GMT (UK)
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5:00 PM JST (Japan)
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7:00 PM AEST (Sydney, Australia)
This global simultaneous release follows Netflix’s standard rollout for major originals, ensuring no spoilers slip through time zones.
Produced consecutively with Season 2, the ultimate season was initially intended as one continuous narrative until Hwang decided to divide them for better flow. In a statement to Tudum, he clarified:
*”The turning point in Episode 7 of Season 2 demanded a separate season. Gi-hun’s despair, the Front Man’s ruthlessness—this finale will push the story to its absolute limit.”.
What to Expect in the Final Season
Picking up after Season 2’s bloody revolt, Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae) is at his “lowest point yet,” grappling with guilt over Jung-bae’s death. The official synopsis warns of “deadlier games” and “grave consequences,” with the Front Man (Lee Byung-hun) tightening his grip on the competition.
Key plot points include:
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Gi-hun’s Last Stand: Will he sacrifice himself to end the games?
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The Front Man’s Origin: Flashbacks reveal how In-ho became the masked overseer.
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New Games: The terrifying doll Young-hee returns, alongside a rumored “Keys and Knives” challenge.
Lee Byung-hun teased in an interview:
“Season 3 is a crescendo—betrayals, explosions, and a finale no one will predict.”.
How to Watch Squid Game Season 3
Netflix requires a paid subscription, with plans starting at $7.99/month (ads) or $17.99/month (ad-free). Unfortunately, no free trials are available.
Stay tuned—Squid Game’s finale promises to be as unpredictable as it is unforgettable. Will Gi-hun survive? Tune in to find out.
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Last Updated on June 26, 2025 by 247 News Around The World
