If you were hoping for a Squid Game Season 4, I hate to break it to you, but it’s not happening. The show’s creator, Hwang Dong-hyuk, has made it clear that Season 3 is the final one for the original series. However, the Squid Game universe isn’t completely done, as talks about a potential US spinoff are still swirling.
Why Season 4 Isn’t Coming
Originally, Squid Game was meant to be a one-season story. Thanks to fan excitement, the creator expanded it into multiple seasons, but ultimately, he intended Season 3 to wrap everything up. He even told fans in a letter that Season 3 would be the last.
Interestingly, the death of the main character, Seong Gi-hun (played by Lee Jung-jae), was not planned from the start. As the story evolved, Dong-hyuk realized Gi-hun’s journey needed a definitive end to deliver the message he wanted about selfishness and cooperation in society. That message is quite profound, if we pursue our own interests without making any sacrifices or teamwork, there will be no future for us.
What About Squid Game USA?
Now, here’s where things get kinda interesting. While there’s no official confirmation, rumors of an English-language spinoff set in the US have been floating around. The Season 3 finale dropped a hint with the mysterious appearance of a woman, played by Cate Blanchett, in Los Angeles, luring someone into a game. Could this be a soft setup for the American version?
Netflix hasn’t greenlit this spinoff yet, but the project reportedly has big names attached, including David Fincher, known for Mindhunter. Dong-hyuk said Netflix “has a plan” for the idea and isn’t tossing it aside, but it’s unclear if the Season 3 scene is directly linked.
Meanwhile, Squid Game: The Challenge, a real-life competition inspired by the show, is getting a second season, keeping the franchise alive in a different way.
Why Season 3 Divided Fans
The Season 3 finale stirred quite a bit of debate. Many viewers found the ending frustrating, particularly given the limited number of characters who survived and the twist involving Gi-hun’s fate. Rotten Tomatoes reflects the split, showing an 82% critic score but only 51% audience approval, a big drop from the first season’s 84% audience score.
On Reddit, some fans called the ending “underwhelming” and questioned the show’s claim to realism, pointing out how inconsistent the characters’ decisions often were. Others were annoyed that plot threads, like the detective’s confrontation with his brother, felt unresolved.
Yet, some defended the conclusion, arguing that it remained true to the show’s dark themes and narrative style, after all, Squid Game never promised happy endings or survival for everyone. The final scenes, especially between Gi-hun and Player 333, were praised for their emotional weight and thematic resonance.
Game over.
The final season of Squid Game is now playing. pic.twitter.com/hQH6DZwGq9
— Netflix (@netflix) June 27, 2025
So, while Season 4 is officially off the table, the Squid Game story isn’t over in the eyes of Netflix and its fans. Will the US spinoff capture the same magic? Or will it feel like a cash grab? What do you think about the Season 3 ending, satisfying or a letdown? I’m curious to hear your thoughts down below!
