Squid Game Season 2 Ends on a Major Cliffhanger: What to Expect in Season 3

The highly anticipated Squid Game Season 2, which premiered on December 26, 2024, ended on a huge cliffhanger, leaving fans with more questions than answers. With only seven episodes, the season ended abruptly, adding fuel to the fire of suspense that has been building since the first season. The conclusion of the sequel sets up a thrilling path for the next chapter, leaving viewers eager to uncover the mysteries still unfolding.

What Happened in Squid Game Season 2?

Season 2 kicks off with Seong Gi-hun (played by Lee Jung-jae), now donning his signature pink-dyed hair, determined to stop the deadly games rather than escape with the prize money. However, his mission is thwarted by the manipulative mastermind Hwang In-ho (Lee Byung-hun). Despite Gi-hun’s efforts to dismantle the games, the rebellion is swiftly crushed by the ever-watchful pink-suited guards. As the season progresses, Gi-hun subtly helps other players survive, but the finale leaves more unanswered questions than ever.

What to Expect from Squid Game Season 3?

Season 3 promises to address the burning questions left by its predecessor: Can Gi-hun finally bring the games to an end? Who will replace the Frontman? And perhaps most tantalizingly, just how much darker and twisted will the next chapter be? Fans are on edge, eagerly awaiting answers and the continuation of this heart-pounding saga.

Creator Hwang Dong-hyuk has dropped some hints about Season 3 through post-credit scenes. The iconic "Red Light, Green Light" doll makes a return, but this time accompanied by a new, boy-like counterpart. This suggests even more perilous games and heightened stakes. The addition of a second doll promises double the danger and suspense, teasing viewers with what’s to come.

In a recent interview, Hwang Dong-hyuk spoke about the Season 2 finale and what fans can expect in Season 3. He explained that the death of Gi-hun’s close friend, Jung-bae, at the hands of the Frontman, is a pivotal moment in Gi-hun’s journey. The loss highlights Gi-hun’s repeated failures to stop the games, and Hwang described it as a key turning point for the character. “This heartbreak was crucial for Gi-hun’s arc, showing that despite his relentless efforts, he’s failed to end the games,” Hwang shared.

Originally, Seasons 2 and 3 were conceived as a single storyline, but the story’s depth required a split. The season ends with Gi-hun witnessing Jung-bae’s death, setting the stage for Gi-hun’s transformation in Season 3. Hwang teased that Season 3 will explore Gi-hun’s inner turmoil, his guilt, and whether he will continue his fight against the games.

The good news for fans? They won’t have to wait another three years for the next installment. Netflix has confirmed that Squid Game Season 3 will arrive in 2025, although the exact number of episodes remains under wraps. With more intense drama, high-stakes games, and unanswered mysteries, Season 3 is set to be another rollercoaster ride for fans.