“Season 2.5 you mean”: Netizens react with jokes and memes to Squid Game season 3 release date announcement

Netflix has confirmed that the third and final season of Squid Game would premiere on June 27 after an unintentional leak revealed the release date. But it was the absolute amusing responses that followed the release date which truly caught people's attention.

Since its release, Squid Game has captivated audiences with its violent games and psychological tension, and it remains a favourite among fans across generations.

But because of the conflicting opinions about season two (the comments are revealing), people are both anticipating and scared of what season three will bring. With many highlighting the rapid release turnaround in comparison to the first season's delay, Twitter has been ablaze with rumours and jokes.

"Season 2.5 you mean,"

It was a humorous response from one user, a response that sums up a good chunk of the internet’s interesting takes on the news.

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Nothing can prepare you for the 3rd and final season of Squid Game—except maybe some memes

The announcement naturally sparked an explosion of fan comments on the internet, with jokes and hit tweets taking the big spotlight. Some fans were taken aback by how quickly it was coming, since the release date was only a few months away. In a hilarious tweet, one person stated,

"Listen I love you but it’s January😭," reflecting the mixed feelings about having to wait half a year.

Another added,

"JUNE?????????" emphasizing their impatience in true meme fashion.

Yet, despite the grumbling, anticipation remains high, with fans like one proclaiming,

"I speak for everyone when I say WE WILL BE WATCHING."

Not everyone is convinced that season three will deliver, especially after some viewers were left underwhelmed by season two. As one tweet dryly put it,

"If it's as bad as Season 2, I think we're all prepared," adding a sarcastic edge to the ongoing discourse.

But even with doubts, fans are relieved that they won’t have to wait years for the next season, as another user pointed out,

"Glad we didn’t have to wait 3 years for this one."

There were also plenty of reactions poking fun at Netflix’s recent price hikes. One tweet summed up the sentiment with a clever jab,

"Yall announce this after raising the price…yall got till June 28th."

Others kept the Squid Game spirit alive with comments like,

"Is that a challenge? (game)," playfully referencing the show’s deadly competitions.

And of course, it wouldn’t be Twitter without a bit of shade thrown in another direction—

"When yall gonna talk bout Stranger Things tho, that’s what we REALLY need,"

One fan tweeted, humorously calling out the delay of another highly anticipated series.

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What to expect from season 3

Speculation is widespread (and understandably so) as Squid Game fans prepare for the show's conclusion. Viewers are curious about how the loose ends from the second season will be resolved in the third.

According to rumours, the following season will be even more competitive, with potentially more vicious games and larger stakes, scarry innit! Though there are currently very few details available, there is also chatter that old characters from past seasons may make a final goodbye appearance.

However, following the emotional rollercoaster that seasons one and two provided, (most) viewers are undoubtedly anticipating an amazing finale from Netflix.

Even while some people are not excited about having to wait so long again (remember season 1?), supporters are eagerly awaiting the June 27 release date.

Squid Game has once again taken centre stage in mainstream culture, demonstrating that its hold on fans is far from ended, as seen by the prevalence of memes, and hilarious hot takes on social media.