Squid Game Season 3 Ending Explained: Gi-Hun’s Sacrifice, Global Games & Unanswered Questions

 

Squid Game Season 3 Ending Explained: Gi-Hun’s Sacrifice, Global Games & Unanswered Questions

After captivating audiences worldwide, Netflix’s Squid Game wrapped up with its gripping and emotionally charged third season. The finale delivered not just intense drama but also several shocking twists that left fans reeling — and eager for more. While the conclusion provided some closure, it also opened the door for new possibilities and left behind many unanswered questions.

Does Gi-Hun End the Squid Game?

In the final episode of Squid Game Season 3, only three characters remain: Myung-gi (Player 333), Gi-Hun (Player 456), and the infant daughter of Player 222. The tension escalates when Myung-gi demands Gi-Hun hand over the baby to him, revealing he’s willing to kill—even his own child—to win the prize money.

A brutal confrontation ensues as Gi-Hun stands his ground, determined to protect the innocent baby. In a powerful and heart-wrenching climax, both Myung-gi and Gi-Hun lose their lives during the fight. However, Gi-Hun ensures that the baby survives, effectively making her the ultimate winner of the deadly games.

What Happens to Park Gyeong-Seok and Kang No-eul?

Elsewhere, Player 246 — Park Gyeong-seok — is rescued by Hwang Jun-ho while fleeing the game’s brutal clutches. After six months, his daughter recovers from her illness, marking a rare happy ending in the series. During this time, Gyeong-seok encounters a former guard, Kang No-eul, who once saved his life. Unfortunately, he doesn’t recognize her, highlighting the emotional disconnect the game has caused.

Meanwhile, Kang No-eul travels to China, clinging to hope that her own daughter may still be alive, offering a subplot filled with lingering suspense and potential for future development.

Global Expansion of the Game?

In a surprising twist, six months post-game, The Front Man travels to the U.S. to deliver Gi-Hun’s belongings and cash prize to his daughter. While there, he spots a mysterious recruiter playing the infamous game of ddakji with another man. This subtle but powerful moment hints at a larger, more dangerous truth: Squid Game may not be limited to South Korea. Could similar deadly competitions be operating globally?

Final Thoughts: Will There Be a Season 4?

The ending of Season 3 delivers high-stakes drama, emotional sacrifices, and major hints about a possible global network of Squid Games. While Gi-Hun’s journey appears to end, the story seems far from over. Fans are now left wondering: Will The Front Man’s brother Hwang Jun-ho uncover the truth? Is the baby girl safe? And how far-reaching is the Squid Game empire?

Only time will tell — but one thing’s for sure, Squid Game has redefined the survival genre, and the world is watching.