You might not want to sleep tonight! In just a few hours, the third and final season of Squid Game will premiere on Netflix. The hit Korean series has become the most popular title on the streaming platform worldwide. If you’re planning to stay up late to watch the continuation of the story, here’s how long the first episode of Squid Game 3 will be—so you can plan accordingly.
How many episodes will Squid Game 3 have?
Netflix hasn’t revealed how many episodes the third season will include, so we’ll find out the total number early Friday morning when the series launches on the platform. However, it’s confirmed that seasons two and three were filmed back-to-back. Together, they will include around 13 episodes. If season two had seven, this one will likely have about six.
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How long is the first episode of Squid Game 3?
Although the exact runtime of Squid Game 3 episodes hasn’t been officially confirmed, it’s expected they’ll run similarly to those in the second season—between 51 minutes and 1 hour 16 minutes.
What will Squid Game Season 3 be about?
The final season picks up with Gi-hun, who is still deeply shaken by the loss of his best friend and the betrayal of the mysterious Leader—who turned out to be the puppet master behind the games, hidden under a false identity. Determined to bring this deadly system to an end, Gi-hun embarks on a more dangerous mission than ever, facing an enemy who seems to anticipate every move. With each new trial, the stakes grow higher.
This last installment will also introduce a new series of even darker and more twisted games. In the midst of the competition’s chaos, Player 222, Kim Jun-hee, gives birth to her child—adding a dramatic twist to the story. Meanwhile, the disturbing VIPs return: those decadent millionaires who watch the spectacle from behind lavish animal-shaped masks.
As if that weren’t enough, Detective Hwang Jun-ho, the Leader’s brother, finally manages to infiltrate the island where the violent challenges take place, bringing a new layer of tension to an already explosive scenario.
Who’s who in Squid Game 3?
During the second season of Squid Game, many characters were eliminated in the deadly games. However, several survived and will return for the third installment. Here’s a list of the actors and their characters:
- Lee Jung-jae as Seong Gi-hun
- Wi Ha-joon as Hwang Jun-ho
- Lee Byung-hun as Hwang In-ho, the game’s Leader
- Park Sung-hoon as Cho Hyun-ju
- Yang Dong-geun as Park Yong-sik
- Kang Ae-shim as Jang Geum-ja
- Oh Dal-su as Captain Park
- Jo Yu-ri as Kim Jun-hee
- Im Si-wan as Lee Myung-gi
- Kang Ha-neul as Kang Dae-ho
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What is the name of Player 456 in Squid Game?
Seong Gi-hun. He was the winner of the games in season one and returns in season two seeking revenge.
Who is Player 001 in Squid Game Season 2?
In the second season, Player 001 turns out to be Hwang In-ho, also known as The Leader, played by Lee Byung-hun. Hiding his true identity, he enters the games as a participant and bonds with Gi-hun by sharing a heartbreaking story: his wife, who is expecting a child, is suffering from a serious illness, and he joined the games hoping to win the money needed to save both of them.
