Just when fans thought Squid Game had wrapped up its story for good, Season 3 delivered one last jaw-dropping twist—Cate Blanchett playing ddakji on a Los Angeles street corner. Yeah, you read that right.

The ending of Netflix’s Squid Game season 3 sets up a long-awaited reunion in the rumored Squid Game: America spinoff show directed by David Fincher.

A cameo from actor Cate Blanchett may or may not mean David Fincher's Squid Game spinoff is coming to Netflix, but it's definitely a good sign.

For what it's worth, Hwang has confirmed that the American Recruiter was not shown primarily to set up a future spinoff. Instead, the cameo was meant to show that the end of the Korean game did not mean the end of the societal problems that brought it about.

Additionally, it has been rumoured since 2024 that the American director David Fincher ( Fight Club, Gone Girl, The Social Network) has expressed interest in creating an English language Squid Game spin-off, though this has not been confirmed by him or Netflix.

Squid Game needs to end exactly where it is, rather than attempting to capitalize on its success with an American spin-off.

Cate Blanchett’s cameo in Squid Game S3 sparked spinoff buzz, but the creator reveals the real reason behind her mysterious final scene appearance.

In the final scene of Squid Game Season 3, Cate Blanchett makes a stunning cameo as an American recruiter for the deadly games. Recruited in a dimly lit L.A. alley, she playfully challenges a stranger to “ddakji” before catching the attention of the famed Front Man—seemingly confirming the games have expanded globally.

Netflix has finally confirmed the release date for its record-breaking reality show with the debut of its first official teaser. The third season of Squid Game, the renowned horror drama, concluded last month,