Squid Game Season 3 release date: When and where to watch the final chapter on OTT

After the nail-biting cliffhanger that concluded Season 2, the stakes are higher than ever as the story barrels toward its dramatic conclusion.

Netflix’s globally acclaimed Korean dystopian thriller Squid Game is all set to return with its much-anticipated third and final season this week — and fans can barely contain their excitement. After the nail-biting cliffhanger that concluded Season 2, the stakes are higher than ever as the story barrels toward its dramatic conclusion.

When to Watch and exact time

Squid Game Season 3 will debut exclusively on Netflix on Friday, June 27. According to Netflix's regular worldwide release schedule, Squid Game 3 will premiere at 12 a.m. PT (Pacific Time) and 3 a.m. ET (Eastern Time), the first six episodes will be made available at the same time.

For fans in India, the series will be available to stream between 12 p.m. and 12:30 p.m. IST on the same day (June 27), so make sure to clear your afternoon if you plan to binge right away.

Where to Watch

As expected, Squid Game Season 3 will be available to all Netflix subscribers worldwide. Simply log into your account on release day and dive straight into the deadly games—no delays, no staggered releases, and most importantly, no spoilers.

Quick Recap: What Happened in Season 2?

A startling array of unexpected turns and emotional gut punches were delivered in Season 2. The fact that Captain Park, who was thought to be detective Jun-ho's ally, was actually a mole employed by the Front Man was one of the most shocking revelations. Gi-hun's attempted rebellion inside the arena was brutally put down in a devastating climax. When the Front Man kills Gi-hun's devoted friend Jung-bae while posing as a fellow player once more, it is a profound betrayal that leaves him feeling more alone and devastated than before.

What to Expect from the Final Season

Director Hwang Dong-hyuk has officially confirmed that this will be the concluding chapter of the Squid Game saga. Season 3 picks up from where the previous one left off—with Gi-hun re-entering the arena, this time even more broken and determined to end the deadly game once and for all.

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The official synopsis states that even as the Front Man starts planning his next vicious move, Gi-hun's mission to destroy the game gets more intense. Every choice the remaining competitors make could be their last as they face increasingly deadly and mentally taxing tasks.

Fans are anticipating a stirring—and perhaps tragic—saying goodbye to one of Netflix's most enduring series, with emotional weight, brutal survival, and unexpected turns anticipated to characterise this season.