Creator Confirms the End

According to Tudum, series creator Hwang Dong-hyuk confirmed last year in a heartfelt letter to fans that Season 3 would be the final chapter, with its release planned for 2025. In his words:

“I am thrilled to see the seed that was planted in creating a new Squid Game grow and bear fruit through the end of this story.”

Omo, this is going to hot — because fans had been hoping for more twists beyond Season 3, but Hwang made it clear: the story is complete.

Gi-hun’s Fate and the Final Message

Interestingly, Hwang initially didn’t plan for Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae) to die in Season 3. But as he developed the scripts for Seasons 2 and 3, he decided the ending needed to bring closure both to the deadly game and Gi-hun’s journey.

His message to fans? If we only chase self-interest and refuse to cooperate, sacrifice, or compromise, then “we have no future.” This theme runs through the intense finale, revealing the winners, losers, and survivors in a way designed to stick with viewers long after the credits roll.

Bittersweet Goodbye Behind the Scenes

Looking back, Hwang described creating the show’s 22 episodes as a tough but unforgettable journey. He’ll miss the iconic sets — the towering bunk beds, the maze-like stairs, the game arenas — and even the exhaustion of long shoot days. But above all, he’ll miss the memories and the joy of seeing his vision come to life better than he imagined.