How fans want Squid Game Season 3 to end

When Squid Game debuted in 2021, it burst into the cultural scene spinning horrific survival games with sharp commentary on society. Now, as the third and last season looms ahead, viewers are guessing about how this tense narrative will end. Will it leave us wondering everything, bring terrible pain, or offer poetic justice? Based on fan predictions, the conclusion will probably veer toward the show's trademark mix of tragedy and moral ambiguity, reminding us that the games, as well as the institutions they mirror, are hard to really escape.

A grim perpetuity: Squid Games worldwide

Some fans believe the show will cement its bleak worldview by showing that the games are unstoppable. Redditor @Enigmadizasrer proposed a chilling scenario: survivors think they’ve destroyed the system, only to realize it’s bigger than they imagined.

"They will think they blew the whole place up, but... new venues are built and new players are found," they wrote.

Imagine a final scene panning out to reveal Squid Games running simultaneously across the globe—a devastating reminder of the machine’s resilience.

This theory captures the heart of Squid Game: the futility of fighting against entrenched systems. By showcasing how adaptable and far-reaching the games are, such an ending would emphasize that the forces of exploitation can’t be easily dismantled. It’s not just a tragedy for the characters, but a stark commentary on the real-world systems the show critiques.

Gi-hun's bittersweet victory

Some fans still believe Seong Gi-hun is the main focus of the show. Reddit user @Apart-Brother-4243 suggests that Gi-hun will try to end the games and reunite with his daughter in the US. On their journey, they’ll meet a man in gray who is playing ddakji. Disturbingly, the games have progressed beyond his control, no matter how hard he tries. This ending would encapsulate the show’s central message: even personal victories are dwarfed by systemic oppression.

A bittersweet ending like this would allow Gi-hun’s arc to conclude with emotional weight, reflecting his growth but also his limits. Gi-hun might find some closure, but the games’ lasting impact would remind him that some battles are too big for one person to win. It’s the kind of emotional punch the show is known for.

Some fans hope Gi-hun will defeat the Front Man, whose presence looms over the series. Others suggest Gi-hun might kill the current Front Man and take his place in the games. Gi-hun becoming the Front Man wouldn’t just be a plot twist. It would show how justice (or revenge?) is like a double-edged sword.

With Squid Game: The Challenge and an American spinoff in development, the franchise is expanding in ways that mirror the games themselves—growing and spreading across new territories. This has led fans to speculate that the finale could reveal a global network of Squid Games, showing that the horror isn’t over. A final shot of regional games worldwide would reinforce the show’s sharp critique of capitalism and exploitation.

This global expansion would also add an unsettling universality to the show’s themes. It’s not just about South Korea or a specific group of characters—it’s about how systemic inequality and greed cut across cultures and borders. Such an ending would leave viewers grappling with the idea that the games are not just a localized horror, but a global epidemic.

What Hwang Dong-hyuk envisions

Series creator Hwang Dong-hyuk has made it clear that season 3 will be the definitive end of Gi-hun’s story. Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter, he said:

"When I was thinking about the ending for the third season, I felt like this would be the natural conclusion. I believe, with this story, I’ve told everything I wanted to through Squid Game and through Gi-hun as a character"

While Hwang does intend for the story to conclude, he has hinted that Gi-hun's last arc will be emotionally heavy by stating that the upcoming season will examine "loss, failure, and guilt."

"I lost eight or nine teeth due to stress" during filming season 1, Hwang stated, further highlighting the difficulty of the creative process.

Fans can anticipate a climax that is both creatively brilliant and emotionally devastating if his passion for the series is any indication.

There will be equal focus on Gi-hun’s struggles and the larger stakes in the final act, as Hwang has emphasized the importance of closure. Whether Gi-hun succeeds or not, the story will explore the true cost of survival and whether redemption is possible in a world built on exploitation.

Feedback from fans: A flood of ideas and debates on X (formerly Twitter)

Many fans on X have been sharing their thoughts, strong opinions, and wild theories about the upcoming third season of Squid Game.

User @fayorayy proposed a devastating twist:

"Each season of Squid Game ends with Gi-hun losing people he loves... now I wonder if S3 would reverse this, with In-ho losing the only person he cares about—Jun-ho—by the hands of Gi-hun!"

This theory has sparked heated debates about whether the show’s creators would dare to go this dark.

@KKuhn1 threw out a mind-bending idea:

"What if the Front Man misses his unborn kid so much that he hired tons of kids to work for him? Sounds crazy—but it could work!"

It is clear that fans are fascinated by the mysterious masked guy and the possible history behind him, as this idea demonstrates.

@lazyme2day did not hold back when it came to their inventive pitch:

"What if Thanos gets stitched up and returns in S3 as one of those square staff members, seeking revenge on Player 333?"

In Squid Game, the idea of bringing back characters who have died and giving them twisted new roles is both ridiculous and oddly believable.

The cast debunks several theories

Meanwhile, @KDramaBuzzz shared a meme with Lee Byung-hun, the Front Man, joking that all fan theories were wrong. It was a fun reminder that nothing is confirmed until season three arrives—or a simple answer to "Which fan theories do you think are right?"

These posts show the creativity and excitement of Squid Game fans, turning social media into a space for speculation. Whether any of these theories are true or not, one thing is certain: season 3 is already a cultural event, even before it premieres.

Unanswered questions that fuel the fandom’s imagination

As the series builds toward its conclusion, fans are left grappling with questions that may—or may not—be resolved:

Who is truly in charge of the games? Are the VIPs the ultimate masterminds, or is there a deeper hierarchy?

What happened to Jun-ho? The detective’s ambiguous fate in season 2 has sparked countless theories about a potential return.

Can the games ever be stopped? Or is the system too entrenched to dismantle?

These questions not only fuel curiosity but also build suspense for what’s to come. Squid Game has always made viewers question the systems we live in, and the final season will continue that tradition.

Season 3 of Squid Game is set to be unforgettable, blending suspense, tragedy, and societal critique. One thing is certain: the last season will confront us with the uncomfortable truths about power, exploitation, and the systems we live under, no matter if Gi-hun wins, loses, or makes a moral compromise.