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Squid Game Season 3: When will new episodes release? Here's premiere date, global release timings, schedule
Global Desk | June 27, 2025 11:40 PM CST

Synopsis

Squid Game Season 3 will release globally on Netflix on June 27, 2025. All six episodes will be released at once. The season continues Gi-hun’s story as he seeks to stop the deadly game. This chapter will be the shortest in the series.

LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 12: A Squid Game guard during the "Squid Game" Season 3 UK Premiere at The Barbican on June 12, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Kate Green/Getty Images)
Netflix has announced the worldwide premiere date and time for Squid Game Season 3. The new season of the popular South Korean series will launch on June 27, 2025.

Global Release Timings

Netflix will release Squid Game Season 3 globally on Friday, June 27, 2025. The release time in the United States is 12 a.m. Pacific Time and 3 a.m. Eastern Time. For viewers in other parts of the world, local release times will vary.

In the United Kingdom, the show will be available at 8 a.m. BST. In Central Europe, it will release at 9 a.m. CEST. Viewers in India can start watching from 12:30 p.m. IST. In Australia, the show will stream at 5 p.m. AEST. New Zealand viewers can access the series by 7 p.m. NZST. The release time in other time zones is 4 a.m. Brazil Time, 5 a.m. Argentina Time, 10 a.m. South Africa Time, 11 a.m. Turkey Time, 3 p.m. Thailand Time, 4 p.m. Philippines Time and 5 p.m. Japan Time.

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Season 3 Episodes

The third season will have six episodes in total. This makes it the shortest season of Squid Game so far. The first season had nine episodes, and the second season included seven.

Creator Hwang Dong-hyuk had only planned to make one season originally. He extended the story due to its global success and high demand from fans.

Episode Schedule

Netflix will release all episodes of Squid Game Season 3 at the same time. This approach differs from some recent Netflix shows that follow a split or weekly release schedule.

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Season 3 Plot

Season 3 will continue directly from the events of the second season. The previous season ended with Gi-hun losing his closest friend. He also discovered a shocking truth about the Front Man, who had been hiding his real identity.

The new season focuses on Gi-hun’s efforts to stop the game. According to the official synopsis, he will pursue his goal despite many setbacks. The Front Man will also continue his operations.

Final Chapter of the Series

Squid Game Season 3 has been confirmed as the last chapter in the series. The story will reach its conclusion this season. Both Gi-hun and the Front Man will face critical moments. Fans can expect the storylines to be resolved as the show comes to an end.

FAQs


How many episodes are there in Squid Game Season 3?
There are six episodes in Season 3, making it the shortest season of the series so far. All six episodes will be released at once on Netflix.

What is the main focus of Squid Game Season 3?
Season 3 follows Gi-hun as he tries to stop the game. The Front Man continues his role, and choices by the remaining players lead to serious outcomes.


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