Squid Game S3 Teaser: Gi-hun in Coffin – Netflix Release Date & More

The highly anticipated teaser for Squid Game Season 3 has finally dropped, sending fans into a frenzy of excitement and speculation. As the final chapter in Netflix’s global survival thriller phenomenon, this season promises a chilling, emotionally charged conclusion that brings familiar faces back into the spotlight while introducing terrifying new twists.

Gi-hun’s Comeback: From Survivor to Revolutionary

The teaser picks up directly from where Season 2 left off, confirming the return of Seong Gi-hun (played by Lee Jung-jae). No longer just a desperate player, Gi-hun is now on a personal mission to dismantle the games from within. His re-entry into the sinister world is symbolized by a harrowing scene—a coffin dragged by masked guards, revealing a bruised but alive Gi-hun. His journey takes a darker turn as he sets out not just to survive, but to end the cycle of violence and manipulation that has plagued countless victims.

The Front Man’s Sinister Disguise: Old Faces, New Threats

One of the teaser's most disturbing elements is the Front Man’s infiltration of the rebellion. In a shocking twist, he is seen disguised as Player 001, the elderly mastermind Oh Il-nam from Season 1. This visual alone has sparked intense debate online—does this mean the Front Man is manipulating the game from within the resistance? Or is his transformation symbolic of how trust continues to be a lethal illusion in the Squid Game universe?

Lee Byung-hun reprises his role as the enigmatic Hwang In-ho (Front Man), further deepening the web of deceit and danger that Gi-hun must navigate.

New Games, New Stakes: The Gumball Machine and Motherhood Under Fire

Season 3 doesn’t hold back on raising emotional stakes. The teaser introduces a new, deceptively innocent game involving a gumball machine, where players spin for coloured balls. One heart-wrenching scene shows a mother and child receiving different colours, hinting at a cruel twist of fate that could separate or endanger them both. The emotional weight is amplified by the presence of Player 222 (Jo Yu-ri), who appears to be pregnant and possibly giving birth mid-competition, raising the survival horror to an unprecedented level.

Cast and Characters: A Power-Packed Ensemble

• Lee Jung-jae as Seong Gi-hun (Player 456)

• Lee Byung-hun as Hwang In-ho (The Front Man)

• Wi Ha-joon as Hwang Jun-ho

• Im Si-wan as Lee Myung-gi (Player 333)

• Kang Ha-neul as Kang Dae-ho (Player 388)

• Park Gyu-young as Kang No-eul

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

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

• Kang Ae-shim as Jang Geum-ja (Player 149)

• Jo Yu-ri as Kim Jun-hee (Player 222)

Release Date and Streaming Details

Fans won’t have to wait much longer—Squid Game Season 3 is set to premiere globally on June 27, 2025, exclusively on Netflix. Announcing the date on social media, the creators posted: "It’s time to play the final games. Squid Game Season 3. June 27, only on Netflix."

It's time to play the final games. Squid Game Season 3. June 27, only on Netflix pic.twitter.com/XumaHzT2HY

— Squid Game (@squidgame) May 5, 2025

Fan Reactions: The Internet Explodes with Theories and Emotions

Since the teaser’s release, social media has been flooded with reactions. From nostalgic references to Season 1's games to speculation about the new deadly challenges, viewers are bracing themselves for a nerve-wracking ride. Comments like “Massive chills,” “The return of 001 is haunting,” and “This might be the darkest season yet” reflect just how invested the global audience has become in the fate of these characters.

Created by Hwang Dong-hyuk, Squid Game Season 3 marks the conclusion of the iconic dystopian K-drama series. With its signature blend of psychological tension, moral ambiguity, and emotional storytelling, this final installment is poised to deliver a powerful end to one of the most influential TV series of the decade.

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