Squid Game Season 3 ended with a bang — and a whole lot of questions. But if you thought that final scene was teasing an American sequel, think again. Creator Hwang Dong-hyuk is setting the record straight.
Gi-Hun’s Final Move Left Fans Stunned
The third season of Squid Game dropped on June 27, 2025, and fans were not ready for how things ended. Gi-Hun, who had once vowed to take down the deadly games, stepped back into the arena — not to win, but to stop the madness. His journey ended in tragedy when he sacrificed himself to save Kim Jun-Hee’s newborn, a child born in the middle of a horrifying hide-and-seek game.
It wasn’t the heroic comeback fans were hoping for, but it was a powerful finale nonetheless. And despite mixed reviews, Squid Game Season 3 shattered Netflix viewership records within just 24 hours.
Was That an American Sequel Tease?
Let’s talk about that final shot. After Gi-Hun’s death, Hwang In-ho — the Front Man — visits Gi-Hun’s daughter in the U.S. to give her his belongings. As he drives away, he sees something strange: a woman playing Ddakji with a stranger on a street in Los Angeles.
It didn’t take long for fans to start spinning theories. Could this be a setup for Squid Game USA? Are we about to see the deadly games go global?
Well, according to creator Hwang Dong-hyuk, not so fast.
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Hwang Dong-hyuk: “It’s Not What You Think”
In a recent interview, Hwang cleared up the confusion. His goal wasn’t to hint at a spinoff — he just wanted to leave viewers with a powerful image.
“I knew I wanted to have a woman recruiter,” he said. “I thought it would be something different and a little more impactful… someone who could dominate the screen in an instant.”
And that’s where Oscar-winning actress Cate Blanchett came in. Yep, that was her in the final scene.
Dong-hyuk said he’s a longtime fan of Blanchett and wanted to bring her in for a quick but memorable cameo. The idea was to show how the Squid Game system isn’t limited to Korea — it can (and does) continue elsewhere. Not necessarily a sequel. Just a chilling reminder.
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What About the U.S. Remake?
When asked about the rumored Squid Game remake by American filmmaker David Fincher, Dong-hyuk responded honestly:
“I haven’t heard anything official from Netflix. So I wouldn’t feel right commenting on it.”
So, if anything’s in the works stateside, the original creator’s not involved—at least not yet.
Season 4? Only With the Original Creator
As for the future of Squid Game, Dong-hyuk left the door open — a little. If a Season 4 happens, he made it clear: he wants to be the one steering the ship.
So no American reboot, no franchise handoff — just more of the original vision, if it continues at all
