The third season of Squid Game features the return of a familiar face
Do you remember who Player 456 is?

- May 6, 2025
- Updated: May 6, 2025 at 10:26 AM

Gi-hun, known as Player 456, returns to the dark world of Squid Game in the highly anticipated Season 3 of the acclaimed Netflix series. After a failed attempt at rebellion to end the game once and for all, Gi-hun finds himself back in the lobby, ready to face another round of challenges. The season will premiere on June 27, and a recent teaser has excited fans by offering a glimpse of what’s to come.
A game that presents us with games we can’t wait to see
The teaser highlights a new and disturbing game that involves a capsule vending machine, similar to a large gumball machine, where players will collect colored balls to split into teams. This dynamic promises to intensify the tension, as it is known that in the world of Squid Game, seemingly innocent choices lead to tragic outcomes. A moment that has resonated with fans is when mother Geum-ja pulls out a red ball, while her son Yong-sik receives a blue one, suggesting an imminent devastating outcome.
In addition, the arrival of the police officer is confirmed who, after two seasons of fruitless searches, finally seems to have found the island of Squid Game, bringing with him the return of the enigmatic masked spectators who finance these deadly games. The teaser culminates unsettlingly with the cry of a baby, hinting that contestant Park Mi-yeong may have given birth in this dangerous environment.
It is relevant to note that Season 2 stood out as the second most-watched non-English series on Netflix, only surpassed by the first season of Squid Game. It has been confirmed that this will be the final season of the series, but rumors about a possible American adaptation continue to circulate, although there is still no official confirmation. Undoubtedly, the anticipation for the release of the third season is at its peak, with the promise of an explosive and emotional ending for the fans of the series.
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