South Korea’s global phenomenonwill return for its third and final season on June 27, Netflix announced during itsevent on Thursday.
The survival thriller, which became a cultural sensation in 2021, is set to conclude its gripping narrative in its final installment.
A teaser clip showcased at the event hinted at another tension-filled sequence from within the deadly competition, further building anticipation among fans.
Created by Korean writer and producer Hwang Dong-hyuk,follows Seong Gi-hun, played by Lee Jung-jae, as he navigates the brutal contest designed to exploit financially desperate individuals.
The upcoming season will see him determined to bring an end to the dystopian games.
The show's first season shattered streaming records, with Netflix reporting that 142 million households had watched the series in its debut month, making it the platform’s most-watched original show at the time.
Netflix’s strong lineup of returning series, including,, and, has played a key role in boosting its subscriber base.
The fourth quarter saw a record addition of 19 million subscribers, bringing the total global count to nearly 302 million.
Beyond, Netflix’s showcase featured several high-profile projects.
Acclaimed filmmaker Guillermo del Toro is set to release, a long-anticipated adaptation of Mary Shelley’s classic novel.
Academy Award winner Ben Affleck also introduced, a crime thriller inspired by true events, co-starring Matt Damon.
In the comedy realm, John Mulaney is set to launch a 12-week live late-night show,, starting March 12, while Tina Fey will adapt Alan Alda’s 1981 romantic comedyinto an eight-episode series, featuring Steve Carell and Will Forte.
As Netflix continues to expand its diverse slate of content, the final chapter ofremains one of the year’s most anticipated releases, marking the end of an era for one of the most influential shows in recent history.
