Squid Game Season 3: All you may want to know

Netflix confirms the return of Squid Game for a third season, with a release date set for mid-2025. This announcement follows the filming of both seasons 2 and 3 back to back.

Renewal

Netflix has officially announced the renewal of Squid Game for a third season. The third season is set to be released in mid-2025. This follows the release of the second season, which will premiere in December 2024.

Filming

There were reports that Squid Game's second and third seasons were filmed back to back. Netflix initially denied these reports. However, Korean media outlet OSEN confirmed the renewal and the back-to-back filming. Netflix later confirmed this information on social media.


Filming for the new season began in early July 2023 and continued for almost a year. It wrapped up in June 2024.

Release Date and Episode Count

The third season will be released in mid-2025, and it is expected to consist of 7 or 8 episodes, media reports said citing sources. This follows the second season, which will have six episodes and will be released in December 2024.

Cast

The returning cast for the second season includes Lee Jung-jae, Lee Byung-hun, Wi Ha-jun, and Gong Yoo. New cast members include Park Gyu-young, Jo Yu-ri, Kang Ae-sim, Lee David, Lee Jin-uk, Choi Seung-hyun, Roh Jae-won, and Won Ji-an.

Reality Series Spin-off

Netflix also renewed its reality series, Squid Game: The Challenge, for a second season. The series is currently under production.

FAQs

When will Squid Game Season 3 be released?
Squid Game Season 3 is scheduled for release in mid-2025, media reports said citing sources.

How many episodes will be in Squid Game Season 2?
Squid Game Season 2 will consist of six episodes.