Squid Game Season 3: Netflix Release Time & What to Expect

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.

After Season 2’s jaw-dropping cliffhanger, which saw Gi-hun’s rebellion crushed and his closest ally murdered by the Front Man, fans are bracing for an even deadlier showdown.

Director Hwang Dong-hyuk has promised a “heart-stopping” conclusion, teasing higher stakes, shocking betrayals, and a brutal new set of games. With all six episodes dropping at once, here’s everything you need to know about the release time, what to expect, and how to watch.

Squid Game Season 3 Release Time: When Does It Drop?

Mark your calendars—Squid Game Season 3 arrives on Netflix at:

3:00 AM ET (US East Coast)
12:00 AM PT (US West Coast)
8:00 AM GMT (UK)
5:00 PM JST (Japan)
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.

Filmed back-to-back with Season 2, the final season was initially planned as one extended story before Hwang split them for pacing. In a statement to Tudum, he explained:

*”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:

Gi-hun’s Last Stand: Will he sacrifice himself to end the games?
The Front Man’s Origin: Flashbacks reveal how In-ho became the masked overseer.
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