Squid Game Season 3: Director Hwang Dong-hyuk Hints at Darker, More Fearsome Final Chapter

Squid Game is gearing up for its highly anticipated third and final season. Following the release of a thrilling teaser, fans are more eager than ever to uncover what lies ahead in Netflix's global phenomenon. The intense Season 2 finale ended on a jaw-dropping cliffhanger, with The Frontman outwitting the players and asserting his dominance. Now, all eyes are on the fate of the deadly games and the future of Player 456.

In a recent interview with Entertainment Weekly, creator and director Hwang Dong-hyuk offered exciting new details about what’s to come in Season 3. He revealed that the upcoming season will feature terrifying new challenges, many of which will incorporate extreme heights to instill fear a core element that was central in Season 1 but missing in the second installment.

“In Season 1, we had games like Tug of War that used height to create fear,” Hwang said. “Season 2 lacked that element, so in Season 3, I decided to bring back that sheer sense of danger using heights to really infuse fear in people.”

But it won’t be all about shocks and scares. Hwang emphasized a deeper, more emotional narrative this time. “Season 1 explored the brutal competition within a capitalist society. In Season 2, Gi-hun attempted to rebel and disrupt the system, which ultimately ended in failure,” he explained. “For Season 3, I wanted to take a new direction — focusing on the idea of preserving humanity in the face of intense competition. The key question is: how do we remain human in a world consumed by ruthless survival?”

Adding to the excitement, fans spotted a surprise character reveal in the post-credit scene — Cheol-su, the robotic boyfriend of Young-hee, the iconic doll from the “Red Light, Green Light” game. This new twist hints at even more creative and chilling game mechanics in the final season.

Squid Game Season 3 will see the return of its star-studded cast, including Lee Jung-jae, Lee Byung-hun, Wi Ha-joon, Im Si-wan, Kang Ha-neul, Park Gyu-young, Park Sung-hoon, Yang Dong-geun, Kang Ae-shim, Jo Yu-ri, Lee David, and Roh Jae-won — all reprising their roles from previous seasons.

As the curtain prepares to close on one of the most gripping series of the decade, fans can expect a thrilling blend of high-stakes action, emotional depth, and a powerful message about the human spirit.