Netflix has officially announced that the hit South Korean drama ‘Squid Game’ will return for its third and final season on June 27! The exciting news was revealed during Netflix’s special ‘Next on Netflix’ event on Thursday, where fans also got a sneak peek at a tense new scene from the upcoming season.
Why Is ‘Squid Game’ So Popular?
When ‘Squid Game’ first aired in 2021, it became an instant global sensation. The show, a thrilling survival drama, tells the intense story of people in serious financial debt who join a mysterious and deadly game, hoping to win a life-changing cash prize.
The series broke records, with 142 million households watching it in its first month alone! It quickly became Netflix’s most-watched original series at the time, helping the streaming service gain millions of new subscribers.
How ‘Squid Game’ Is Shaping Netflix’s Success
The return of ‘Squid Game’ is expected to bring in even more viewers. Netflix recently reported that alongside big live events—like the upcoming Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson boxing match and two NFL games on Christmas Day—the show helped add a record-breaking 19 million subscribers in the last quarter, pushing Netflix’s total global subscribers to nearly 302 million.
What to Expect in the Final Season
Season 3 of ‘Squid Game’ will be the last chapter in the story, which was created by South Korean writer and producer Hwang Dong-hyuk.
Once again, we’ll follow Seong Gi-hun, played by Lee Jung-jae, as he fights to stop the deadly games once and for all. Fans can expect even more suspense, danger, and shocking twists as the series comes to an epic conclusion.
Netflix’s Big Year of Hits!
‘Squid Game’ isn’t the only major show returning to Netflix this year! Two other fan-favorite series are also making a comeback:
- ‘Stranger Things’ – The supernatural hit series will return for its fifth and final season. Creators Matt and Ross Duffer revealed that they’ve filmed over 650 hours of footage, hinting at an action-packed final chapter.
- ‘Wednesday’ – The Addams Family-inspired show starring Jenna Ortega will be back for a second season, following its massive success.
Exciting New Shows and Movies on Netflix
Netflix’s ‘Next on Netflix’ event also teased some exciting upcoming projects:
- Guillermo del Toro’s ‘Frankenstein’ – The legendary filmmaker brings a new version of Mary Shelley’s classic monster story, which he has dreamed of making for over 50 years!
- Ben Affleck & Matt Damon’s ‘RIP’ – The two Hollywood stars team up for an intense crime thriller set in Florida, inspired by true events.
- John Mulaney’s New Live Show – The comedian will host ‘Everybody’s Live with John Mulaney’, a weekly late-night show that will air live globally without delay, starting on March 12.
- Tina Fey’s ‘The Four Seasons’ Adaptation – The comedy legend is bringing a classic romantic comedy to life as an eight-episode series, co-starring Steve Carell, Will Forte, and Colman Domingo.
The Countdown Begins!
With so many exciting shows and movies coming soon, Netflix subscribers have a lot to look forward to! But for ‘Squid Game’ fans, the big question remains: Who will survive the final games?
Mark your calendars for June 27 and get ready for the ultimate showdown!