Squid Game Season 2 Ending and Season 3 Release Date?

Netflix's Squid Game season 2 continues the story from season 1, where Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae) participates in the game again to uncover the game's mastermind and seek revenge. As many of you have noticed, season 2 seems to act as a bridge to season 3, rather than providing a conclusive ending.

Squid Game Season 2 Key Information

• Release Date: December 26, 2024

• Director: Hwang Dong-hyuk

• Cast: Lee Jung-jae, Lee Byung-hun, Im Si-wan, Kang Ha-neul, Wi Ha-joon, Park Gyu-young, Park Sung-hoon, Lee Jin-wook, Yang Dong-geun, Kang Ae-sim, Chae Guk-hee, Lee Da-wit, No Jae-won, Jo Yu-ri, Jeon Seok-ho, Oh Dal-su, etc.

• Episodes: 7 episodes (Total running time: 427 minutes)

• Synopsis: Following season 1, Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae) delves into the secrets of the game and vows revenge, rejoining the game with new characters and upgraded games.

• Production Budget: 100 billion won (Total production cost for seasons 2 and 3 excluding the main cast's fees; four times the budget of season 1, the highest in Korean drama history)

• Features:

• Key characters from season 1 return, joined by new characters, enriching the storyline.
• Features a larger scale, intense development, and a deeper message.
• Some viewers find it less fresh than season 1, while others praise it. Personally, I think it's better than season 1.

Various Interpretations and Reactions to the Ending of Squid Game Season 2

• Open Ending: Season 2 leaves several questions unanswered, creating anticipation for season 3 but also causing some viewers to express disappointment. Surprisingly, many people are criticizing the ending.

• Bridge to Season 3: Season 2 introduces new characters, expands the scale of the game, and hints at the mastermind, setting the stage for season 3. Thus, season 2 should be viewed as a prelude to a larger story rather than a complete narrative.

• Mixed Reviews: While some criticize it for lacking the freshness and impact of season 1, others praise its expanded scale and deeper message. In particular, there are opinions that while season 2 focused on individual narratives, the main storyline felt somewhat abruptly concluded.

Predicted Direction of Season 3 After the Ending of Squid Game Season 2

• Gi-hun's Revenge: In season 2, Gi-hun obtains clues about the mastermind and vows revenge. Season 3 is expected to depict Gi-hun's full-fledged revenge.

• Origins and Mastermind of the Game: Season 2 hints at the origins of the game. Season 3 is expected to reveal the game's secrets, including how it started and who is controlling it from behind the scenes.

• New Games and Characters: Anticipation is high for the new games and characters that will appear in season 3.

In conclusion, Squid Game season 2 seems to serve as a crucial link to season 3 rather than providing a conclusive ending. The various unanswered questions and hints from season 2 are expected to be resolved in season 3, leading to an even more exciting story.

Information on Squid Game Season 3

• Release Date: Summer or Fall 2025 (June - November - Director's interview)

• Episodes: Initially announced as 13 episodes (produced simultaneously with season 2), 6 episodes are expected for season 3, given season 2 has 7.

• Features: Darker, more violent, and sadder than season 2, but also quite inventive and humorous (Hwang Dong-hyuk's interview).

• Others:

• Seasons 2 and 3 were filmed simultaneously from July 2023 to June 2024.
• The story will reportedly take place 10-20 years later.

While a specific release date hasn't been announced, it's expected soon after the release of season 2.