Netflix’s Squid Game 3 Is a Global Hit Despite Mixed Reviews

Squid Game Season 3 Box Office Update: The third and final season of the Korean survival thriller premiered on June 27, 2025, and has already drawn a staggering 60.1 million views within just three days, according to Netflix’s weekly Top 10 list. Despite mixed reviews about its ending, Squid Game 3 has become the ninth most-watched non-English show in Netflix history, continuing the franchise’s tradition of smashing records.

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The Final Season: Divided Opinions, United Curiosity

When the original Squid Game debuted in 2021, it became a cultural phenomenon overnight, redefining Korean drama’s global reach. With Season 3, the series closes out its twisted tale of survival, morality, and power.

While many fans applauded the emotional depth and unexpected twists in the final chapter, others were left conflicted by its morally complex ending. The show’s conclusion sparked heated debates across social media, but one thing is clear: the curiosity to witness the showdown between Gi-hun and The Front Man was irresistible.

Squid Game – A Battle of Ideologies

Season 3 centers around the ideological clash between Gi-hun, who clings to hope, morality, and the belief in human empathy — and The Front Man, who has grown disillusioned, convinced that people are inherently selfish.

This emotional and psychological duel forms the heart of the finale. Gi-hun’s internal struggle is made more intense as he tries to protect Jun-hee’s baby while resisting the deadly game’s cruel demands. His decisions are haunted by memories of those who once saved his life — and his soul.

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