The Squid Game season 3 preview teases high-stakes twists, deeper character arcs, and a potential prequel exploring the franchise’s hidden past.
With Squid Game season 3 on the horizon, fans finally got a first look at what’s in store thanks to the preview released on May 6—and it’s already sparking major speculation. As the final chapter in the global hit unfolds, the teaser points to an emotional and intense season that not only focuses on Gi-hun’s failed uprising but also pits surviving players against each other in one last brutal showdown.
The preview showcases familiar faces from season 2, including Gi-hun, Jun-ho, Jun-hee, Myung-gi, Dae-ho, Hyun-ju, and Geum-ja. These returning players are seen participating in a new game involving random plastic balls dispensed by a machine, hinting at team-based competitions and possible betrayals. Fans also spotted the return of previous games, suggesting that Gi-hun is being forced to relive some of the most traumatic moments of his past.
But beyond the action, the teaser slips in unexpected emotional beats. A clip of the Front Man, Hwang In-ho, appears to show him tearful—possibly indicating turmoil surrounding his brother, Jun-ho, or even a change of heart. Meanwhile, Jun-hee is also seen crying, and a baby’s cry can be heard, suggesting that she may give birth during the deadly competition. These subtle but powerful moments hint at deeper character development and potential storylines that could go beyond the main plot.
This, in turn, has led fans to wonder: is Squid Game setting the stage for a prequel?
With only six episodes slated for season 3, there’s concern that the show won’t have enough time to delve into the complex backstories of secondary characters—particularly the enigmatic Front Man. There’s still so much left unexplored, like his past as a police officer, his troubled family history, and the mysterious death of his wife. Plus, what was his experience during the 2015 games that led to his current role?
This undercurrent of unresolved stories makes the idea of a prequel series increasingly plausible. Not only would it allow creator Hwang Dong-hyuk to flesh out the universe further, but it could also dive into the origins of the Squid Games themselves. How did the first game come to be? How have the masked guards been recruited and indoctrinated? These are all compelling questions a prequel could explore.
In fact, in previous interviews, Hwang hinted at the possibility of expanding the Squid Game universe with spinoffs centered on different characters and arcs. One idea he floated involved the guards and what they do during their downtime. While nothing has been confirmed yet, the creator’s openness to revisiting the franchise gives fans hope that more stories could be on the way—even after the final game ends.
For now, fans can look forward to Squid Game season 3’s release on June 27, 2025. Though it’s set to be the finale, the explosive preview suggests it will be anything but a quiet sendoff. Between shocking betrayals, emotional revelations, and growing whispers of a possible prequel, Squid Game may still have a few deadly surprises left in store.
