How 'Squid Game' season 2 ends and sets up season 3? The end credit scene explained

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Squid Game season 2 end credit scene explained (Image via X/@NetflixKR)

The last episode of Squid Game season 2 sets the stage for an uncertain future, seamlessly paving the way for season 3, slated to premiere in 2025. As the bloody and brutal finale unfolded, Seong Gi-hun (played by Lee Jung-jae) faced challenges, including betrayals and heartbreaking losses.

Disclaimer: This article contains spoilers for Squid Game season 2.

The dramatic ending of season 2 saw a rebellion unfold within the arena. Gi-hun, along with a few other players, launched a desperate assault against the guards to end the deadly tournament. This attempt to take control escalated into chaos, leading to intense gunfights and several losses of lives.

This also included the shocking death of Jung-bae (Lee Seo-hwan), just as Gi-hun thought he was on the verge of confronting the mastermind behind the games.

Although the season concluded abruptly, it left the possibility that Gi-hun and the remaining contestants may fight against their masked captors in the next installment. Netizens are now anticipating the next chapter in this harrowing saga of not-so "children's games."

As the credits of the series rolled, viewers were left on the edge of their seats, questioning the fate of their favorite characters. In the post-credits sequence of season 2, the game arena was changed to include a boy doll alongside the original doll


What does the Squid Game 2 post-credit scene reveal? A look into the possible season 3 plot

The plot of Squid Game 2 is further complicated when the Front Man is revealed. He had been pulling the strings from behind the scenes and was closer to Gi-hun than he realized. While Gi-hun survives the brutal finale, it is unclear what lies ahead for him.

He is captured by the Front Man, who holds him responsible for the chaos. However, Gi-hun remains unaware of the true identity of the masked man, setting the stage for a revelation. He is yet to discover that the Front Man and his "friend," In-ho (Lee Byung-hun), are the same.

The cliffhanger leaves viewers wondering if Gi-hun will be forced back into the deadly game or if his quest for justice will continue.

Meanwhile, on the boat, a betrayal within the crew signals deeper troubles ahead as they search for the mysterious island. The Captain, who has been sabotaging the mission from within, is revealed to be working for the Front Man, further complicating the pursuit of the game's origins.

Furthermore, a new twist on the Red Light, Green Light game is teased in a post-credits scene, hinting at what's to come in season 3 of Squid Game. The mid-credits scene revealed two robot figures instead of one this time, a girl and a boy, facing each other.

This new setup eliminates the strategy used in the first game, making it much harder for players to survive. The appearance of new players and changes to the familiar setting suggest that the games will continue with new challenges.

With the games' brutal legacy seemingly far from over, the stakes for the contestants, including Gi-hun, are higher than ever.

Netflix has confirmed that Squid Game season 3 is in the works, with filming completed and slated for a 2025 release. While specific plot details remain under wraps, it's clear that the show's final season will bring Gi-hun's story to a close. There is a possibility of unveiling more about the origins of the games and the true extent of the corruption that fuels them.


As the story leaves fans speculating about what will happen next, one thing is certain: the brutal, twisted world of Squid Game is far from over, and the consequences of the games will continue to ripple through its players in the seasons to come.

Interested viewers can watch Squid Game season 2 exclusively on Netflix.

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