After the massive success of the first two seasons, I wouldn't be surprised if end of Squid Game season 2, and it looks like things will only get worse for him in the third season.

The The Front Man and stop the games in season 3. However, the third season will not be the end of the franchise, as a Squid Game U.S. spinoff has been confirmed. A theory suggests how the confirmed U.S. spinoff will connect to Squid Game season 3, and it is not ideal for Gi-hun and his heroic mission.

Even If Gi-hun Stops The Korean Games, The Squid Games Might Still Continue

The Games Are Possibly Being Held All Over The World In Squid Game

Ahead of the release of season 2, it was revealed that an American Squid Game spinoff was in development by none other than David Fincher, who has directed critically acclaimed thriller films such as Gone Girl, Zodiac, Fight Club, and Se7en. Because of the incredible success of the Korean version of the show, a U.S. Squid Game spinoff already would have been very exciting, but Fincher's involvement makes it one of Netflix's most anticipated releases. However, it is currently unknown how the American spinoff will be connected to the Korean series.

Squid Game has always been a very hopeless series, and this theory suggests that the show's ending will also be incredibly despairing.

It's possible that the U.S. games are completely separate from the games that are held on the mysterious island off the coast of Seoul. However, there's also a chance that the U.S. spinoff will be set up in Squid Game season 3. If this is the case, then it's likely that Gi-hun will once again fail in season 3. Ever since the ending of season 2, fans have theorized what Gi-hun's fate will be in the third season. Some believe he will finally put an end to the games, but others have theorized that Gi-hun will become The Front Man.

At this point, it is hard to predict what will happen to Gi-hun and the other players in Squid Game season 3. However, if the final season of the Korean show does indeed set up the U.S. spinoff, this would likely confirm that Gi-hun will never be able to truly stop the games. Even if he somehow stops the Korean games, different versions of the games will be held in other countries all around the world. Squid Game has always been a very hopeless series, and this theory suggests that the show's ending will also be incredibly despairing.

Squid Game Season 3 Setting Up Spinoffs Would Make Sense After The Show’s Massive Success

Squid Game Is One Of Netflix's Most Popular Shows

Given the massive success of Squid Game, it would be understandable if Netflix wanted to set up the U.S. spinoff in season 3. Squid Game season 3 will undoubtedly have millions of viewers, so teasing the American spinoff would encourage people to watch it when it eventually comes out. Since the Korean version of the show is already a major hit with Americans and viewers on the Western side of the world, the U.S. spinoff likely won't struggle to find an audience. Furthermore, American audiences definitely love Fincher's prior work, so his involvement will also draw them to the spinoff.

However, setting up the Squid Game U.S. spinoff in season 3 would be a smart strategy to get Korean audiences interested in the series. Korean dramas have become a huge genre in recent years, and many K-dramas on Netflix have found incredible success. Many Americans love K-dramas, but Netflix obviously also wants Korean viewers to watch American shows. Therefore, including a tease of the U.S. spinoff in Squid Game season 3 would arguably be the best way to make sure viewers from all over the world watch it.

I’m Not Sure If Squid Game Season 3 Should Be Used As A Backdoor Pilot For Spinoffs

Squid Game Season 3 Setting Up Spinoffs Could Impact The Quality Of Its Story

On the other hand, even though it would be a smart way for Netflix to ensure that exposure for the U.S. series is as high as possible, I'm not sure that Squid Game season 3 should focus on setting up other spinoffs. Since a U.S. spinoff has already been confirmed, it is safe to assume that different versions of the games are held all over the world. Because of this, Squid Game season 3 could theoretically set up multiple spinoffs that are set in other countries. However, it's likely that this would distract from the storyline of season 3.

Squid Game season 3 will be released on Netflix on June 27, 2025.

Since Squid Game season 3 is the final season of the series, it needs to wrap up its storylines in a satisfying manner. If season 3 becomes too focused on setting up potential spinoffs and expanding the franchise, I think its narrative could suffer. Heading into Squid Game season 3, I am most interested to see what will happen to Gi-hun and the other remaining players. Therefore, I would not criticize the show if it did not tease the U.S. spinoff at all. In fact, it may be better if the American spinoff is completely separate from the Korean show.

David Fincher’s American Squid Game Might Be Better Off As A Standalone Show

Does The U.S. Squid Game Spinoff Need To Be Connected To The Korean Show?

The reveal that there are games happening all over the world would be a very interesting twist for the franchise. Revealing that the games held on the island in South Korea are part of a much larger organization would be shocking for characters like Gi-hun. However, while Gi-hun's reaction to this news would be great, this is not something that necessarily needs to be revealed in Squid Game season 3.

Instead, the Korean series could remain as a self-contained story, and the U.S. spinoff could also be completely standalone. The quality of Squid Game season 3 shouldn't be impacted by the American series. Similarly, the U.S. spinoff shouldn't have to abide by the rules that have been established in the Korean show. Perhaps Fincher will want to set the U.S. spinoff in a completely different continuity. If this is the case, I would still be completely on board. Therefore, despite this theory, I don't think the U.S. spinoff needs to be connected to Squid Game season 3.