Netflix has officially released the highly anticipated trailer for Squid Game Season 3, marking the final chapter of the global phenomenon that became the streaming platform’s most-watched non-English series of all time. The trailer, which debuted during Netflix’s annual Tudum fan event, offers viewers an intense glimpse into what promises to be the most brutal and emotionally charged season yet.
Multiple Trailers Build Anticipation
The promotional campaign for Season 3 has featured several trailer releases, beginning with an official teaser in May 2025 and culminating in the final “Legacy Trailer” released in June 2025. The most recent trailer, titled “Final Games,” was unveiled on June 13, 2025, providing the most comprehensive look at the upcoming season.
Trailer Content and Key Revelations
The Season 3 trailer opens with a devastated Gi-hun (Player 456) at his lowest point, desperately asking the masked guards, “Why didn’t you kill me? Why did you keep me alive?”. The footage reveals that following Season 2’s bloody cliffhanger, Gi-hun finds himself thrust back into the deadly games despite his failed rebellion.
New Games and Challenges
The trailer showcases several terrifying new games that will test the remaining players’ resolve. Most prominently featured is a deadly jump rope game, which director Hwang Dong-hyuk describes as an attempt to create another hit song following Season 2’s popular “Mingle Song”.The trailer also reveals glimpses of other challenging games, including what appears to be a maze-like competition with complex team dynamics.
Character Dynamics and Confrontations
A pivotal moment in the trailer shows the long-awaited confrontation between Gi-hun and the Front Man, with the masked antagonist asking, “Player 456, do you still have faith in people?”.The footage suggests that Gi-hun may finally discover the shocking truth about the Front Man’s identity as In-ho, who had infiltrated the players’ rebellion disguised as Player 001.
Cast and Production Details

The trailer confirms the return of the core cast, including Lee Jung-jae as Gi-hun and Lee Byung-hun as the Front Man. The season will also feature Yim Si-wan, Kang Ha-neul, Wi Ha-jun, Park Gyu-young, Park Sung-hoon, Yang Dong-geun, Kang Ae-sim, Jo Yu-ri, and other returning characters.
Director Hwang Dong-hyuk, who made Emmy history as the first Asian director to win Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series, returns as director, writer, and producer for the final season.The season was filmed back-to-back with Season 2, ensuring a seamless continuation of the story.
Cast Reactions and Behind-the-Scenes
Netflix released a special video featuring the cast’s first-time reactions to the Season 3 trailer, including Lee Jung-jae, Lee Byung-hun, Kang Ae-sim, Park Sung-hoon, and special guest T.O.P., alongside director Hwang Dong-hyuk. The reactions provided additional insights into the upcoming season, with cast members expressing genuine surprise at certain revelations in the trailer.
Marketing Campaign and Global Promotion
The trailer release is part of Netflix’s extensive marketing campaign for the final season, which includes interactive events in major cities like New York, Seoul, Saudi Arabia, and Mumbai. The streaming platform has also implemented creative promotional stunts, including recruiting for a “Squid Game Expert” position and offering fans the opportunity to become Pink Guards for a day.
Release Date and Final Season Significance
The trailer confirms that Squid Game Season 3 will premiere on June 27, 2025, serving as the definitive conclusion to Gi-hun’s story. The season promises to deliver a gripping finale that will test viewers’ emotions to the fullest, bringing the global phenomenon to its dramatic end.
As the countdown to the final season begins, the official trailer has successfully generated massive anticipation among fans worldwide, promising to “shock the world one last time” with its brutal games, intense confrontations, and emotional depth