Squid Game fans are in for a surprise as the creator has announced that the third and final season will launch this year.
According to a report by Forbes, the series director, writer and an executive producer Hwang Dong-hyuk opened up that the third season would serve as the last of the series.
“I am beyond excited to be writing this letter to announce the date for Season 2 and share the news of Season 3, the final season,” he said in a statement.
Hwang added, “The fierce clash between [Gi-hun and Front Man’s] two worlds will continue into the series finale with Season 3, which will be brought to you in 2025.”
It is pertinent to mention that the exact date has not been revealed as of yet.
However, Hwang spoke to Variety and said, “After season 2 launches, I believe we will be announcing the launch date for season 3 soon. I probably expect that to launch around summer or fall next year.”
Hwang shared that Gi-hun’s best friend from Season 1, Jung-bae’s death was planned as the perfect way to end Season 2.
“Audiences are definitely going to be shocked and very sad to see Jung-bae go,” revealed the creator in an exclusive interview with Tudum.
Hwang stated, “He’s also the only person within the games that Gi-hun can trust and completely rely on.”
Moreover, a mid-credits scene showed that the games would continue even after Gi-hun had been captured.
Hwang also mentioned that the third season would continue highlighting “the fierce clash between [Gi-hun and Front Man’s] two worlds”.
The cast will include Gi-hun, Yong-sik, Geum-ja, Hyun-ju, Jun-hee, Myung-gi, Dae-ho, Jun-ho and In-ho.