Squid Game 3: Fan Theories Run Wild Ahead of July 27 Premiere

Get ready, Squid Game fanatics! With the highly anticipated third season just around the corner, set to premiere on July 27, fan theories are buzzing across the internet. From epic showdowns to shocking returns, viewers are speculating wildly about the fate of their favorite characters and the gruesome new games that await.

Courtesy of Netflix Korea, leaked stills hint at an even bloodier and more thrilling season, promising to push the boundaries of the deadly games. Will the protagonist finally bring an end to the horrific competition, or will he become the very thing he fought against? Let's dive into some of the most popular predictions:

Gi-hun's Ultimate Fate: Front Man or Final Foe?

The central question on everyone's mind revolves around Song Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae). Many believe he will emerge as the last player standing, potentially even defeating The Front Man (Lee Byung-hun) and taking his place. Another strong theory suggests a direct, climactic confrontation between Gi-hun and The Front Man in the final game, where only one can survive.

A Shocking Return: Park Gyeong-seok as a Pink Guard?

Fans were quick to spot Park Gyeong-seok (Lee Jin-wook) in the Season 3 stills, leading to widespread speculation that he miraculously survived being shot by a guard. The most compelling theory is that he will return as one of the ominous pink guards, adding a layer of intrigue given his past connection with Kang No-eul (Park Gyu-young), which is expected to be explored further.

New Game Unveiled: The "Flower Scavenger Hunt"

Get ready for a new level of terror! The game featuring the motion-sensing dolls is widely predicted to be "Why Did You Come To My House," also known as the "Flower Scavenger Hunt." This game reportedly involves two teams, attackers and defenders, who gain or lose players through rounds of stone-paper-scissors. The sinister dolls, Young Hee (for the red team) and Chul Su (for the blue team), are expected to monitor which team ends with the most players, presumably with deadly consequences for the losers.

A Mother-Son Duo's Tragic End? The Shaman's Curse

A chilling prediction centers on the starry sky/hide-and-seek game, which will see the mother-son duo of Kang Ae-sim and Yang Dong-geun on opposing teams. The grim prophecy suggests that one or both will suffer a "painful death looking at each other's eyes," fulfilling the dire curse uttered by Player 044 (the shaman) in Season 2.

Min-su's Revenge: A Timid Player's Deadly Act

Finally, there's a theory that the seemingly timid Min-su (David Lee) will be the one to exact revenge for the death of Se-mi (Won Ji-an) by eliminating Jae-won (Nam Gyu), the villainous subordinate of the now-deceased Thanos (T.O.P). This would mark a significant character arc for Min-su, transforming him from a quiet player into a formidable force.

With these thrilling theories swirling, the anticipation for Squid Game 3 is at an all-time high. Which predictions do you think will come true? Let us know your thoughts as we count down to the premiere!