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Forbes
7 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
‘Squid Game' Season 3 Ending Explained—Who Wins, Who Dies And What It All Means
Squid Game S3 Lee Jung-jae as Seong Gi-hun in Squid Game S3 Warning: Spoilers ahead for all of Squid Game Season 3. The explosive series finale of Squid Game delivers some of the most emotional and intense moments of the entire series. The game ends with the heartbreaking death of a major character, and the last scene appears to set the stage for a potential spinoff. Read on for a complete breakdown of how Squid Game Season 3 brings Netflix's South Korean thriller to a close. The third season opens in the wake of the deadly rebellion depicted in the Season 2 finale, which left Jung-Bae and many of Gi-hun's allies dead. Young-il is no longer a player and has resumed his role as the cloaked Front Man. Still unaware of the Front Man's true identity, Gi-hun grapples with survivor's guilt and begs to be killed. He's then forced to compete in a sinister game of hide-and-seek, where even more players are eliminated. Young-il's brother is still searching for the island — but a traitor on the boat is preventing the detective from reaching the game site. Woo-seok grows suspicious of Captain Park, breaks into his home, and discovers photos of him with the Front Man, along with his Squid Game uniform. Woo-seok is arrested but manages to steal back his phone to warn Jun-ho before it's too late. Although Gi-hun wants to save as many people as possible, he's forced to continue playing the remaining games, including a terrifying round of double Dutch involving the creepy giant dolls. He manages to carry Jun-hee's (Player 222) baby to safety, but after Jun-hee dies, the VIPs vote to bring her newborn into the competition. How Does The Front Man Reveal Himself To Gi-Hun? Squid Game S3 Lee Byung-hun as Frontman in Squid Game S3 For the final game, the nine remaining players are given the power to select at least three competitors to eliminate. Surprisingly, the Front Man summons Gi-hun and offers him a proposition. 'I'm trying to help you and the baby,' the cloaked man says, suggesting he may have had a change of heart. He gives Gi-hun a knife and tells him to go back and kill anyone who wants to harm him or the baby. When Gi-hun asks why he's saying all of this now, the Front Man removes his mask. 'I'm sorry about Jung-bae,' he says. As Gi-hun prepares to attack, the Front Man tells him that killing him won't change anything — the games will simply appoint a new leader and continue. He explains that if Gi-hun kills the other players in their sleep, he and the baby will win the game, since the next round can't proceed with just two players. But Gi-hun can't go through with it. How Does The Final Game Of Squid Game Work? Squid Game S3 Lee David as Min-su in Squid Game S3 Cr. No Ju-han/Netflix © 2025 The final game is called Sky Squid Game. It takes place over three rounds and requires players to move across three pillars: one shaped like a square, another like a triangle and the last like a circle. On each pillar, players must push at least one other player off the structure. However, a red button on the ground must be pressed to officially start each round; any deaths that occur outside an active round are considered invalid. Gi-hun holds Jun-hee's baby close to his chest, honoring his promise to protect her. During the first two rounds, he manages to keep the baby away from the other players, whose alliances constantly shift. The child's father, Myung-gi, even tries to kill her out of greed for the prize money. By the third and final round, only Gi-hun, Myung-gi, and the baby remain. Gi-hun and Myung-gi face off in a violent knife fight, as Myung-gi attempts to eliminate his own child and claim the entire prize. But Gi-hun stops him, and Player 333 ultimately falls to his death. Does Gi-hun Die In Squid Game Season 3? Squid Game S3 Lee Jung-jae as Seong Gi-hun in Squid Game S3 After Myung-gi is killed, Gi-hun realizes the red button was never pressed — meaning the final round hadn't officially started. He presses the button, and the ten-minute timer begins. Holding the baby one last time, he kisses them on the forehead. Now, he's left with three options: kill the baby and win the games for a second time, do nothing and let them both be killed or sacrifice himself and let the baby win. He delivers a final speech to the Front Man and the VIPs, reminding them that the players are not 'horses' but human beings. Then, he jumps off the platform, choosing to end his life to save the baby. Series creator Hwang Dong-hyuk told Netflix's Tudum that he hadn't originally planned for Gi-hun to die. But he ultimately realized the story needed something that would bring 'both the game and Gi-hun's journey' to a close. 'The message I wanted to communicate was that if we solely pursue our immediate self-interest, and refuse to self-restrain, sacrifice, or bear any costs — and if we don't put our heads together — we have no future,' Hwang explained. "Gi-hun's self-sacrifice to save the baby is the message we need to hear today. This character, who is thrust into the game, endures everything, and then jumps back in to end it, is the one who should deliver this message.' Who Is The Winner Of Squid Game Season 3? Squid Game Season 3 Player 222, Jun-hee's baby, is declared the winner of Squid Game following Gi-hun's death. According to creator Hwang Dong-hyuk, the twist was designed to inspire hope. "Ultimately, the baby represents the future generation." 'I believe we also have the responsibility and duty to try everything that we can in our power to leave a better world for the future generation,' he added. 'The baby coming out [as] the winner was in line with the meaning of Squid Game.' What Happens To Gyeong-seok (Player 246) And No-eul? Squid Game 3 Park Gyu-young as Kang No-eul In Season 3, Pink Guard No-eul devises a plan to rescue Gyeong-seok (Player 246) and get him safely off the island. She first met Gyeong-seok while working at an amusement park, where she was introduced to his sweet daughter, who was later diagnosed with cancer. Knowing the child couldn't survive without her father, No-eul wanted to help him escape. Before Gyeong-seok's organs could be harvested following his elimination from the game, No-eul pretended to befriend the guards, then killed them and forced the doctor to save his life. After they were discovered by her boss, she was also forced to kill her superior and burned all the participant files. She successfully got Gyeong-seok off the island, where he was rescued by Jun-ho and the Coast Guard. Six months after the games, No-eul visits Gyeong-seok. He draws a portrait of her, unaware that she was the guard who saved his life. His daughter, Na-Yeon, is also shown to be alive and doing well. As No-eul leaves the amusement park, she receives a life-changing phone call: her own daughter may have escaped North Korea and could be in mainland China. No-eul's story ends on a hopeful note as she decides to follow the lead and boards a plane to China. 'She's someone whose inner light has all but faded, drifting deeper into the night,' Hwang said to Tudum. Then, when she shaw Gi-hun's 'ultimate act of self-sacrifice," something inside her shifted. 'A flicker of hope and pull towards life reignites within No-eul. I wanted to show her rising again, reclaiming her will to live, and giving life another shot.' What Does The Front Man Do With Player 222? Squid Game S3 Wi Ha-jun as Hwang Jun-ho in Squid Game S3 After Gi-hun is eliminated, a guard informs the Front Man that the Coast Guard is approaching. The Front Man orders the island to be evacuated. Before leaving, he visits Gi-hun's body and rescues Jun-hee's baby, who is still lying on the circle pillar. After grabbing the baby, the Front Man encounters his brother, Jun-ho, in the VIP viewing area. Jun-ho demands answers about his involvement in the games, but the Front Man remains silent. He then activates a timer that will detonate explosives across the island, effectively erasing all traces of what took place. Six months later, the Front Man breaks into Jun-ho's apartment and leaves behind a gift. When Jun-ho walks in, he finds Jun-hee's baby lying on the table, along with a debit card loaded with her 4.56 billion won prize money. So, Who Took Gi-hun's Prize Money? Squid Game S3 Lee Byung-hun as Frontman in Squid Game S3 After Woo-seok is released from jail, he asks Jun-ho what happened to Gi-hun's prize money, which had been left on a bed at the Pink Motel. Later, it's revealed that the Front Man took the cash, deposited it into a bank account, and traveled to Los Angeles to give the money to Gi-hun's daughter, Ga-yeong. He also informs her of her father's death. What Does the Final Scene Of Squid Game Season 3 Mean? After leaving Ga-yeong's home, the Front Man is driving through Downtown Los Angeles when he hears two people playing the familiar Korean game, ddakji. He looks over and sees a struggling man and a well-dressed woman, portrayed by Cate Blanchett, holding a briefcase. She glances at him, appearing to be a recruiter for another version of the games — possibly an American version. While David Fincher is reportedly developing an English-language Squid Game spinoff for Netflix, sources told The Hollywood Reporter that the cameo in the final scene in Season 3 is not currently intended to set up any future storylines 'at this time.' Meanwhile, Hwang Dong-hyuk explained the creative decision behind the surprise cameo. He told Netflix that he felt having a 'woman as a recruiter would be more dramatic and intriguing" for the series. "And as for why Cate Blanchett, she's just the best, with unmatched charisma. Who doesn't love her? So we were very happy to have her appear. We needed someone who could dominate the screen with just one or two words, which is exactly what she did.' He continued, 'If Gong Yoo is the Korean Recruiter, I thought she would be the perfect fit as the American Recruiter, bringing a short but gripping and impactful ending to the story.' Stay tuned to learn more details about the potential Squid Game spinoff. Squid Game Season 3 is streaming on Netflix. Watch the official trailer below.
Courier-Mail
17 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Courier-Mail
Spoiler alert! Here's the huge Australian A-lister that appears in the Squid Game finale
Don't miss out on the headlines from TV. Followed categories will be added to My News. ****Spoilers for the new season of Squid Game follow**** The season finale of Squid Game season 3 features the cameo of a huge Australian Hollywood star. The one and only Cate Blanchett makes a surprise appearance in the final scene of the hit Korean thriller as a recruiter for the deadly competition. Picking up in the wake of a failed revolution, the final season of the Asian version of the hugely popular show follows the struggle between Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae), who's determined to take down the games once and for all, and Front Man (Lee Byung-hun), who desperately wants to break Gi-hun's faith in humanity. Korean veteran actor Lee Jung-jae returns as Gi-hun in the final season. In the final scene of the show, Front Man finds himself in a car in Downtown Los Angeles, and while stopped at a light, he hears some familiar sounds: the thwap of two ddakji tiles hitting the ground followed by the sharp crack of a slap across the face. Front Man rolls down his window and sees a suited Blanchett playing ddakji with a seemingly desperate man in an alleyway. Blanchett looks up and exchanges a knowing glance with Front Man, who pulls away as Blanchett's attention returns to her new recruit. 'We thought having a woman as a recruiter would be more dramatic and intriguing,' said Squid Game Director Hwang Dong-hyuk. 'And as for why Cate Blanchett, she's just the best, with unmatched charisma. Who doesn't love her? So we were very happy to have her appear. We needed someone who could dominate the screen with just one or two words, which is exactly what she did,' he continued. Cate Blanchett makes an appearance in the finale. Picture: Netflix. The final scene of the series sets up the spin-off. Picture: Netflix. 'If Gong Yoo is the Korean Recruiter, I thought she would be the perfect fit as the American Recruiter, bringing a short but gripping and impactful ending to the story.' He went on to reveal that Blanchett had very limited time to film the cameo, so much so that she shot the entire thing in one take. 'During the shoot, she reminded me of what true talent looks like. Even with just a few looks and lines, her performance was mesmerising,' he shared. 'She was amazing at playing ddakji. I believe she successfully flipped the ddakji with her first try, and we were able to get that one long take right away.' But what exactly does Blanchett's cameo mean for the future of the show? Quite a bit, it turns out, considering where Netflix plans on taking the franchise next. Season 3 is the last for the Asian version of Squid Game, but it's far from over. An English-language spin-off is being developed by director David Finch, who has previously worked with Blanchett on The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. Blanchett's appearance raises numerous questions, however, like have the Games always had international counterparts or have they been forced to move them after they were nearly discovered by authorities at the end of the final season? Squid Game season 3 is available to stream now on Netflix. Originally published as Spoiler alert! Here's the huge Australian A-lister that appears in the Squid Game finale
News.com.au
20 hours ago
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
Spoiler alert! Here's the huge Australian A-lister that appears in the Squid Game finale
****Spoilers for the new season of Squid Game follow**** The season finale of Squid Game season 3 features the cameo of a huge Australian Hollywood star. The one and only Cate Blanchett makes a surprise appearance in the final scene of the hit Korean thriller as a recruiter for the deadly competition. Picking up in the wake of a failed revolution, the final season of the Asian version of the hugely popular show follows the struggle between Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae), who's determined to take down the games once and for all, and Front Man (Lee Byung-hun), who desperately wants to break Gi-hun's faith in humanity. In the final scene of the show, Front Man finds himself in a car in Downtown Los Angeles, and while stopped at a light, he hears some familiar sounds: the thwap of two ddakji tiles hitting the ground followed by the sharp crack of a slap across the face. Front Man rolls down his window and sees a suited Blanchett playing ddakji with a seemingly desperate man in an alleyway. Blanchett looks up and exchanges a knowing glance with Front Man, who pulls away as Blanchett's attention returns to her new recruit. 'We thought having a woman as a recruiter would be more dramatic and intriguing,' said Squid Game Director Hwang Dong-hyuk. 'And as for why Cate Blanchett, she's just the best, with unmatched charisma. Who doesn't love her? So we were very happy to have her appear. We needed someone who could dominate the screen with just one or two words, which is exactly what she did,' he continued. 'If Gong Yoo is the Korean Recruiter, I thought she would be the perfect fit as the American Recruiter, bringing a short but gripping and impactful ending to the story.' He went on to reveal that Blanchett had very limited time to film the cameo, so much so that she shot the entire thing in one take. 'During the shoot, she reminded me of what true talent looks like. Even with just a few looks and lines, her performance was mesmerising,' he shared. 'She was amazing at playing ddakji. I believe she successfully flipped the ddakji with her first try, and we were able to get that one long take right away.' But what exactly does Blanchett's cameo mean for the future of the show? Quite a bit, it turns out, considering where Netflix plans on taking the franchise next. Season 3 is the last for the Asian version of Squid Game, but it's far from over. An English-language spin-off is being developed by director David Finch, who has previously worked with Blanchett on The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. Blanchett's appearance raises numerous questions, however, like have the Games always had international counterparts or have they been forced to move them after they were nearly discovered by authorities at the end of the final season? Netflix.
Cosmopolitan
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Cosmopolitan
All the Games Played in ‘Squid Game' Season 3 - Games in Squid Game Season 3
The final games have officially begun and if you thought this show was brutal before, you definitely better prepare yourself for what the Front Man has up his sleeve. With the final players trying to survive and win the grand prize and some of them willing to do anything possible to be the last one standing, season 3 of Squid Game brought out some of the hardest games yet. Here are all the games played in Squid Game season 3. Kicking off the season was a brand-new game that we haven't seen before. Before the game officially started, players were left in the dark a bit as they first had to figure out which team they were going to be in. For this game, you will be divided into two teams. Before we can begin, all players must first receive their team assignments. Please step forward one at a time and draw a ball from the machine in front of you. After receiving either a blue or red ball from the machine, the two groups were split apart as they heard the following instructions: Players on the Blue Team must either find the exit and escape within 30 minutes, or stay hidden to avoid being caught by members of the Red Team before the game ends. Players on the Red Team must find the members of the Blue Team hiding throughout the arena and kill them within 30 minutes. If you fail to kill at least one, you will be eliminated. Additional instructions for the Blue Team: The item you've been given is a key that can be used to unlock doors in the arena. Using these keys, you will be able to access new areas during the game. However, once a door has been opened, it cannot be locked again. Additional instructions for the Red Team: You can use these knives to attack the players on the Blue Team. But please note, members of the Red Team are not allowed to attack each other. Before we begin today's game, we would like to first give you an opportunity to change your fate. If any of you are not satisfied with your currently assigned role, you may instead choose to switch sides with someone from the opposing team before the game begins. As long as both parties agree, you may trade your vest and items with another player. However, once the game begins, removing your own vest or attempting to switch vests with any player, is strictly prohibited. The episode continues the game from episode 1. It was also revealed that three different key types were given out to the blue team: circle, triangle, square. In order to safely escape, someone needed all three types of keys to open the final door. The post-credit scene of season 2 hinted at this game as we saw the players enter the space for this new game that involves Young-hee and now Cheol-su. Each player must make their way across the bridge while jumping over the rope as it swings. To pass, you must reach the other side within 20 minutes. The order in which you cross the bridge within the time limit is entirely up to you. The episode continues the game from episode 3, but adds a new twist to the overall game as *spoiler alert* 222 / Kim Jun-hee's baby is now forced to adopt her number. There will be three rounds. You will start on the square pillar, move on to the triangle pillar, and finally end on the circle pillar. On each shape, you will play a pushing game. Starting on the square pillar you are all currently standing on, if you as a group manage to push on or more players off while they are still alive, the round will end and all remaining players will move on to the triangle pillar. Likewise, if you are able to eliminate one or more players on the triangle pillar in the second round, then you will move on to the circle pillar. Finally, if you eliminate one or more players on the circle pillar in the third round then the remaining players on that pillar will be the game's final winners. Please keep the following in mind. If you fail to eliminate at least one player within a round's given time limit, then all players on the pillar will be eliminated. Players, to begin the first round, please press the button on the ground. Each round would last 15 minutes, but would not start until they officially click the button on each platform. If a person died before the button was pushed, their death would not count toward the rules and they would need to kill another in order to fulfill the requirements. The episode continues the game from episode 5, which is also the final game of the season.
Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Squid Game Season 3: When will new episodes release? Here's premiere date, global release timings, schedule
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) Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Global Release Timings Season 3 Episodes Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Episode Schedule Season 3 Plot Final Chapter of the Series FAQs 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, 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 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 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 Hwang Dong-hyuk had only planned to make one season originally. He extended the story due to its global success and high demand from 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 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 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 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 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 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.
