‘Squid Game 3’ to Be Darker and More Brutal, Says Director: ‘Cruel Fate’ Awaits Contestants

As Netflix gears up to release Squid Game Season 3 on June 27, the creators are teasing what may be the darkest and most psychologically intense chapter yet.

The hit Korean series, starring Lee Jung Jae, will continue the gripping story of Seong Gi Hun as he returns to the deadly competition — not for survival this time, but to confront the very system that shattered so many lives.

Director Promises a ‘Darker and More Brutal’ Finale

Director Hwang Dong Hyuk recently revealed that Season 3 will be more violent and emotionally complex than ever. “It’s darker and more brutal than Season 2, but also clever and humorous,” he said. He aims to highlight moral dilemmas and question whether humanity can overcome the cruelty of its own creation.

“In this season, we explore bleak situations layered with a childlike innocence — a contrast that makes the fate of the players even more tragic,” Hwang added.

Poison-Inspired Design and Symbolism

Art director Chae Kyoung Sun shared that the new sets will feature visuals inspired by poisonous plants — a metaphor for hidden danger beneath beauty. “Evil, violence, and manipulation are the poisons,” she explained. Even the VIP rooms will reflect this idea, with bright yet deceptive colors hinting at lurking menace.

“If Season 1 symbolized a jungle, Season 3 is more of a toxic garden — bright, beautiful, and deadly,” Chae said.

What to Expect from the Plot

The final season will see Seong Gi Hun go head-to-head with the enigmatic Front Man, played by Lee Byung Hun. This time, Gi Hun’s journey is personal, as he fights not to survive, but to destroy the twisted system from within.

Season 3 promises to deliver shocking revelations, powerful character arcs, and a visually arresting world. As the countdown to June 27 begins, fans can expect Squid Game to end with a chilling and thought-provoking climax.