Netflix has dropped a bombshell for fans of Squid Game. Creator Hwang Dong-hyuk has revealed that the highly anticipated season 3 will launch sooner than expected, with production breaks between seasons minimizing wait time. Unlike previous popular Netflix shows, which often split their seasons into two parts, Squid Game’s creator has announced that the show is being treated as a single series.
According to Hwang Dong-hyuk, the new season 3 is set to begin after Season 2, with an expected release date in summer or fall next year. The storyline will pick up where Season 2 left off, with Gi-hun facing a critical crossroads after losing everything and his best friend. Fans can expect significant changes in Gi-hun’s character as he navigates the aftermath of his failed attempts.
The decision to keep seasons 2 and 3 together is a departure from Netflix’s traditional split-season approach, which typically sees popular shows broken into two parts with a year-long gap between them. Squid Game’s creator claims that the original vision was to write the story as a single series, but it became too long due to the complexities of Gi-hun’s journey.
In an effort to balance the storytelling with audience expectations, Hwang Dong-hyuk has opted for a shorter season 3, likely consisting of three games, rather than the seven episodes seen in Season 2. This approach allows fans to continue their journey with Squid Game sooner, while maintaining the show’s signature suspense and cliffhangers.
The exact release date remains uncertain, but Hwang Dong-hyuk has assured fans that it will be announced soon after the launch of Season 2.
Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/paultassi/2024/12/31/an-update-on-the-surprisingly-close-squid-game-season-3-release-date