The highly anticipated second season of *Squid Game* finally premiered on December 26th, 2024, ending a three-year wait for fans worldwide. The return delivered the same twisted thrills and deadly games that catapulted the original series to global fame. However, the joy of its return is quickly followed by exciting news: the wait for Season 3 won’t be nearly as long. Netflix has already released a teaser poster, confirming its arrival in 2025.
Instead of focusing on the return of familiar faces like Seong Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae) or the Front Man (Lee Byung-hun), the poster highlights Young-hee, the terrifying motion-sensor doll from the Red Light, Green Light game. She’s joined by her male counterpart, Cheol-su, who made a brief appearance in Season 2’s mid-credits scene. The poster depicts Cheol-su in a player’s uniform, accompanied by the caption: “Yeonghee and Cheol Soo. The game of hearts never ends. Squid Game Season 3, released in 2025. Only on Netflix.” This ominous teaser promises a continuation of the high-stakes conflict.
Season 2 saw Gi-hun once again embroiled in the deadly games, this time determined to uncover the masterminds behind the operation and bring their brutal enterprise to an end. The season featured a shocking twist with the Front Man himself participating as contestant number 001, leading to unexpected clashes and a dramatically intensified rivalry with Gi-hun. The seven-episode season concluded with a major cliffhanger, leaving viewers desperate for resolution. Creator and director Hwang Dong-hyuk has hinted that the battle between Gi-hun and the Front Man will escalate further in Season 3.
The new season also introduced a stellar cast of newcomers, including Yim Si-wan, Kang Ha-Neul, Park Sung-hoon, Yang Dong-geun, Park Gyu-young, Jo Yu-ri, Kang Ae-sim, Lee David, Lee Jin-uk, Choi Seung-hyun, Roh Jae-won, and Won Ji-an.
*Squid Game* Season 2’s success is undeniable, shattering viewing records with 68 million views in its premiere week, surpassing *Wednesday*’s previous record of 50.1 million views. It quickly became the #1 show on Netflix in 92 countries and solidified its place as Netflix’s seventh most popular non-English TV show. The original *Squid Game*, which premiered in 2021, remains Netflix’s most popular series ever, earning critical acclaim with three Golden Globe Awards and six Emmy wins from fourteen nominations. The anticipation for Season 3 is already palpable, ensuring the continuation of the *Squid Game* phenomenon.