Squid Game Season 3 Streaming Now: Check India Release Time, Episodes, Cast, and More

South Korea’s blockbuster survival drama Squid Game returns for its third and final chapter. The new season premiered globally on Netflix on Friday, June 27, 2025. Indian fans can stream the gripping continuation from 12:30 p.m. IST onwards.

Squid Game Season 3 Release Time in India and Worldwide

Netflix has released the first six episodes of Squid Game Season 3 as part of its global launch. Following its standard rollout schedule (12 a.m. PT / 3 a.m. ET), the show dropped in India at 12:30 p.m. IST.

• UK: 8:00 a.m. BST

• Central Europe: 9:00 a.m. CEST

• Australia: 5:00 p.m. AEST

• New Zealand: 7:00 p.m. NZST

• Brazil: 4:00 a.m. BRT

• Argentina: 5:00 a.m. ART

• South Africa: 10:00 a.m. SAST

• Turkey: 11:00 a.m. TRT

• Thailand: 3:00 p.m. ICT

• Philippines: 4:00 p.m. PHT

• Japan: 5:00 p.m. JST

Season 3: A Short But Intense Finale

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Unlike its previous seasons—Season 1 had 9 episodes and Season 2 had 7—Squid Game Season 3 comes with just six tightly-packed episodes, making it the shortest installment yet. Despite the smaller episode count, fans can expect more suspense, psychological tension, and jaw-dropping twists.

What to Expect in Season 3?

Season 3 picks up right after the shocking events of Season 2. Gi-hun, reeling from his devastating losses and recent revelations, is now on a mission to dismantle the deadly Squid Game from within. Fueled by vengeance and a sense of justice, he takes center stage as the final battle between morality and madness unfolds.

However, standing in his way is the Front Man, who continues to pull the strings behind the scenes, ensuring the deadly games persist. With stakes higher than ever, the series promises an explosive showdown between Gi-hun and the twisted system he once narrowly survived.

Returning and New Cast Members

Season 3 brings back familiar faces while introducing intriguing new characters:

Returning Cast:

• Lee Jung-jae as Gi-hun (Player 456)

• Lee Byung-hun as The Front Man

• Wi Ha-jun as Hwang Jun-ho

 New Players:

• Yim Si-wan as Myung-gi (Player 333)

• Kang Ha-neul as Dae-ho (Player 388)

• Park Sung-hoon as Hyun-ju (Player 120)

• Yang Dong-geun as Yong-sik (Player 007)

• Kang Ae-sim as Geum-ja (Player 149)

• Jo Yuri as Jun-hee (Player 222)

• Lee David as Min-su (Player 125)

• Roh Jae-won as Nam-gyu (Player 124)

Series Creator’s Warning: “It’s Not a Happy Ending”

Hwang Dong-hyuk, the creator of Squid Game, has hinted that the third season may not bring closure in the way fans expect. While he originally intended to end the story with Season 1, the show’s global acclaim led to the creation of two more seasons. He warned viewers that the finale will be emotionally intense and might leave some fans "devastated."

How to Watch Squid Game Season 3 in India

You can stream Squid Game Season 3 exclusively on Netflix. If you don’t see the episodes immediately, try refreshing your app or restarting your device after 12:30 p.m. IST.

With only six episodes to wrap up a global phenomenon, Squid Game Season 3 is poised to deliver a powerful and emotionally charged finale. Whether you’re watching for Gi-hun’s revenge, the eerie reappearance of the Front Man, or the symbolic end of the games, this final season is set to leave a lasting impact.

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