Squid Game 3 is just days away from premiering on Netflix, sparking both excitement and sadness among fans, as this season will mark the final chapter of the hit Korean series. However, the possibility of a spin-off has started gaining momentum. This has fueled hopes that the story behind these deadly games may continue. But is it really possible? Here’s everything we know so far.
Will there be a Squid Game spin-off?
So far, Netflix has not confirmed whether or not there will be a spin-off of the series, but its creator, Hwang Dong-hyuk, recently revealed that it is a possibility. He stated that the idea is on the table, although he did not provide further details.
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What would the Squid Game spin-off be about?
Another hint at a potential spin-off came from Lee Byung-hun, who played The Leader in the series. In an interview, the South Korean actor said the spin-off could focus on his mysterious character. If confirmed, the storyline would explore more about The Leader’s background and how he became the cold, calculating mastermind behind the deadly games.
When does Squid Game 3 premiere on Netflix?
The final season will arrive on the streaming platform this Friday, June 27.
What will the third season of Squid Game be about?
In this new season, The Leader will take on an even more prominent role after infiltrating the game as a player. Now with his identity revealed, he regains control of the game, while the surviving participants are forced to make increasingly difficult decisions.
Meanwhile, Gi-hun (Player 456) remains determined to dismantle the organization behind the game, after failing to destroy it at the end of the previous season. The series promises new challenges, both physical and emotional, including a test involving a mechanical rope and the chilling return of the Young-hee doll—this time accompanied by Chul-su, another animatronic figure, ready to test the players’ endurance.
How many episodes will Squid Game 3 have?
The exact number of episodes in the third season has not yet been confirmed. However, Netflix plans to release between 12 and 13 episodes across seasons two and three. Since season two already included seven episodes, the final season is expected to have 5 or 6 episodes.
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How long will Squid Game 3 episodes be?
So far, no official information has been released about the duration of the episodes. However, the second season featured episodes ranging from 51 minutes to 1 hour and 16 minutes, so it is expected that the new episodes will have a similar runtime.
Squid Game 3: Cast
Of course, the main characters like Lee Jung-jae and Song Young-chan will return to the series. However, others such as Gong Yoo, Choi Seung-hyun, and Lee Seo-hwan departed in season two due to their characters’ deaths.
Here’s a list of characters who are still alive and will reprise their roles in the third and final installment of the Korean series:
- Lee Jung-jae as Seong Gi-hun
- Wi Ha-joon as Hwang Jun-ho
- Lee Byung-hun as Hwang In-ho, the Leader of the game
- 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
