Netflix has unveiled the first official preview of Squid Game Season 3, hinting at a tense and deeply personal new chapter in the global phenomenon that redefined streaming television.
Released Thursday via Netflix’s Tudum platform, the sneak peek of Episode 1 opens with Seong Gi-hun — now noticeably transformed from the disillusioned winner we last saw — as he takes deliberate steps toward confronting the dark forces behind the deadly games. The teaser confirms that Gi-hun has abandoned his flight to the U.S. and is instead pursuing revenge against the mysterious organization that orchestrates the violent competition.
In what appears to be a continuation of the show’s rich visual and psychological aesthetic, Gi-hun is seen dyeing his hair black — a stark shift from the red hue that symbolized his change in Season 2. The move seems to mark his transition from a traumatized survivor to someone seeking accountability and retribution.
The new footage also teases Gi-hun’s first interaction with a new “recruiter” character, played by Park Gyu-young. Their brief exchange in an airport lounge, involving the infamous red-and-blue envelope game, suggests that the cycle of recruitment and manipulation continues even as cracks begin to form in the system.
Though Netflix has not yet confirmed the release date for Season 3, the first episode is reportedly titled “War”, which aligns with the narrative direction hinted at — a coming battle between the game’s creators and those intent on exposing or destroying it.
Series creator Hwang Dong-hyuk returns at the helm, and viewers can expect a blend of suspense, social commentary, and visual intensity that made the first season a global hit and the second one a worthy successor.
Squid Game remains one of Netflix’s most successful original series, with Season 1 setting streaming records and winning multiple international awards. As fans around the world await Season 3’s full release, this preview signals that the show is ready to push its boundaries further, both narratively and thematically.
References:
Netflix Tudum, USA Today (Accessed June 27, 2025)