Squid Game Season 3 teases fierce ‘final face-off’ between Lee Jung Jae and Lee Byung Hun ahead of release, check out poster

Netflix unveils a chilling new visual for the final season of Squid Game, fueling fan theories and excitement ahead of its June 27 release. Read here to know more!

Updated on Jun 13, 2025  |  11:04 AM IST |  385K
Squid Game 3 poster: Courtesy of Netflix
Squid Game 3 poster: Courtesy of Netflix

With anticipation building for the climactic end of one of Netflix’s most iconic Korean series, Squid Game is back in the spotlight. The streaming giant has unveiled an official poster for its third and final season, set to premiere on June 27, 2025. And fans are already dissecting every detail!

Lee Jung Jae vs Lee Byung Hun

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The poster, shared by Netflix across its official channels, features a striking dual-image composition: half the face of Seong Gi Hun, portrayed by Lee Jung Jae, and the other half belonging to The Front Man, played by Lee Byung Hun. Both characters wear equally intense expressions. It suggests a final, inevitable collision between two deeply scarred men.


In the backdrop looms the infamous pig-shaped money tank, stuffed to the brim with stacks of prize money that once lured hundreds to their doom. Surrounding it are lines of the faceless, pink-uniformed guards who enforce the deadly rules of the arena. Below the image, the caption reads: "Masks off, for this face-off."

A simple line, yet one loaded with meaning. In a series that has consistently used masks and anonymity as metaphors for control and power, the phrase hints at a final reckoning. The facade is about to shatter.


What happened in Season 2?

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Netflix’s teaser is the latest in a string of promotional material designed to keep the Squid Game fandom fed. Fans were left stunned as Gi Hun, who had spent much of Season 2 plotting from within, tried to subvert the brutal system. Just when it seemed he might succeed in sparking an internal revolt, The Front Man intercepted him. 

He effectively collapsed his plans and reminded viewers of just how tightly the Game’s hierarchy still holds. Now, as Season 3 looms, the narrative seems poised to bring everything full circle. Gi Hun is forced to re-enter the games.

Whether driven by revenge, guilt, or a burning desire to end the bloodshed once and for all, his return is no accident. It sets the stage for what may be Squid Game’s most morally complex chapter yet.


No stone unturned

Netflix is going all-in with its marketing strategy. From cryptic teasers to detailed behind-the-scenes interviews with director Hwang Dong Hyuk, the platform is crafting a carefully layered build-up to the finale. The newly released poster adds another piece to the puzzle, reigniting fan theories and social media speculation.

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Global release and fan expectations

The final season will premiere globally on Friday, June 27, 2025, with all six episodes available for streaming at once. Squid Game Season 3 is expected to pack an emotional and psychological punch.


As the countdown begins, fans across the world are bracing for an unforgettable conclusion. The Game isn’t just about survival anymore; it’s about the truth, justice, and unmasking what lies beneath. And this time, the masks are coming off.

How are you keeping yourself busy until Squid Game Season 3 drops?
With the final season premiering on June 27, fans are counting down the days - some patiently, others not so much! While we wait for Seong Gi Hun and The Front Man to face off, tell us how you're passing the time.
Rewatching Seasons 1 & 2 (again... and again)
Bingeing other K-thrillers
Reading fan theories and dissecting the new poster
Practicing my Red Light, Green Light moves
Just trying to survive... like a true player

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