The shorter episode count of the hit Netflix series Squid Game Season 3 has seemingly disappointed fans. The second installment, which premiered in December 2024, featured a total of seven episodes. However, the latest rumors indicate that the upcoming season will be one episode shorter, leaving fans wanting more.

Here are the exact details on Squid Game Season 3’s episodes.

An online forum, Instiz, reveals that Squid Game Season 3 will feature six episodes. However, there is no official confirmation regarding this ongoing rumor.

The forum allegedly unveiled that the upcoming installment will consist of six episodes, leaving the internet divided. This news received massive attention as fans took to social media to share their disappointment. Many believe that since Season 3 is the final installment, it should have an increased episode count.

Others have also expressed their curiosity about how fewer episodes will conclude each character’s story and who will ultimately emerge as the perilous game’s winner. Although the Instiz post went viral, sparking widespread discussions, neither Netflix nor creator Hwang Dong-hyuk has commented on the topic. Squid Game Season 3 is slated for release on June 27, 2025.