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Rumors are rife about a Squid Game USA spinoff. In this article we’re sharing everything we know about its potential existence, from the latest news to the most likely release date.
Now, first off, Squid Game USA has not been officially announced. Neither Netflix nor the show’s creator Hwang Dong-Hyuk have confirmed its existence publicly.
However, there have been reports of a certain major Hollywood director helming an adaption. In addition, the Squid Game Season 3 ending certainly seems to allude to the format going international.
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Squid Game Season 3 Ending
Gi-hun dies at the end of Squid Game Season 3sacrificing himself for the life of a newborn baby. That marks the end of Gi-hun, but what happens next could usher the start of another character’s journey.
Cut to six months later and we’re in Los Angeles. The Front Man is here to drop off Gi-hun’s belongings. As his car drives down the street, he looks to an alley and sees a woman playing ddakji, otherwise known as the traditional Korean children’s game used by the Salesman to recruit players for Squid Game.
What’s even weirder, however, is that this woman is none other than Oscar-winning actress Cate Blanchett.
Squid Game Season 3 Last Scene
In the final scene of Squid Game Season 3, she stares directly at the Front Man. “Alright, let’s go again,” says the man playing ddakji. “As you wish,” she replies.
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Why is Cate Blanchett in Squid Game?
According to the Squid Game creator, the presence of Cate Blanchett in Squid Game Season 3 was not to set up a USA-based sequel.
“I wanted to convey that in this late capitalist society, the system remains strong, deeply entrenched, and powerful—and that these kinds of games are still continuing in the US,” Hwang Dong-Hyuk tells Vanity Fair.
Will Cate Blanchett star in Squid Game Season 4?
No, Cate Blanchett will not star in Squid Game Season 4. Dong-Hyuk addressed the rumor directly in an interview with the Hollywood Reporter.
“I didn’t end it on that note in order to deliberately leave room for further stories to happen. Gi-hun and Front Man, through these characters, the games in Korea have ended. And because this story started out with me wanting to tackle issues about the limitless competition and the system that’s created in late capitalism, I wanted to leave it on a note highlighting the fact that these systems, even if one comes down, it’s not easy to dismantle the whole system — it will always repeat itself.”
“That’s why I wanted to end it with an American recruiter. And I wrote that scene wanting an impactful ending for the show, not in order to open rooms for anything else.”
Is There an American Squid Game?
An American Squid Game spinoff is looking likely – but neither Dong-Hyuk nor Blanchett will be part of it.
“A new English-language Squid Game series is in the works at the streamer, with David Fincher coming on to develop it,” wrote Deadline in a report in late 2024.
So, could the Fight Club and Se7en director really be set to helm Squid Game USA? Fincher himself hasn’t said a word about it, and Netflix has yet to officially comment on its rumored English-language iteration.
Squid Game Creator Denies Sequel
Dong-Hyuk is reluctant to confirm Fincher’s involvement. He says in an interview with VF:
“Honestly, nothing has been said to me officially by Netflix about this. I’ve only read it in articles myself as well. I’ve always been a huge fan of David Fincher’s work — from Se7en — and I’ve loved his films. So if he were to create an American Squid GameI think that would be very interesting to watch. I would definitely click on it immediately after it’s released, if it were to happen.”
What is the American Squid Game America Release Date?
There is no current release date for the Squid Game America spinoff. It’s not been confirmed, and doesn’t even have a name at this point. However, if it is indeed in production, the earliest we could see it is 2027, roughly two years after Squid Game Season 3.
What is Squid Game Season 3 About?
As per the official Netflix description: “A failed rebellion, the death of a friend, and a secret betrayal — Squid Game Season 3 picks up in the aftermath of Season 2’s bloody cliffhanger. Although Gi-hun is at his lowest point yet, the Squid Game stops for no one.”
When Does Squid Game Season 3 Release?
Squid Game’s third and final season released on June 27, 2025.
Will There Be A Squid Game Season 4?
No, there are currently no plans for Squid Game Season 4. The showrunners have explicitly stated Squid Game Season 3 is the last season. However, as mentioned, there are rumors of a Squid Game USA-based spinoff.
Where to Watch Squid Game Season 3?
Squid Game Season 3 is a Netflix exclusive, meaning you’ll need a subscription to the platform in order to watch it.
All six episodes of Squid Game Season 3 premiered simultaneously on Netflix. You can watch them from June 27, 2025.
How Many Episodes Are in Squid Game Season 3?
There are six episodes in Squid Game Season 3. This is the least amount of episodes of any Squid Game series. Squid Game Season 2 has seven, while Squid Game Season 1 has nine.
Squid Game Season 3 Cast
Lee Jung-jae returns for his third stint as Gi-hun, otherwise known as Player 456. Lee Byung-hun is also back as the double-crossing Front Man, formerly Player 001. Check out the full Squid Game Season 3 cast list below.
• Lee Jung-Jee AS GI-HUN (Player 456)
•Lee Byung-hun as Front Man
• W Ha-jun as Jun-ho.
• Yim Si-wan as Myung-gi (Player 333)
• The Dae-ho (Player 388)
• Park Sung-hoon as Hyun-ju (Player 120)
• Yang-geun as Yong-sik (Player 007)
• Ae-sim as Geum-ja (Player 149)
• Jo Yuri as Jun-hee (Player 222)
• Lee David As Min-Su (Player 125)
• Roh Jae-won as Nam-gyu (Player 124)
• Park Gyu-young as No-eul
