Is Thanos Alive In Squid Game?

Squid Game Season 3 is inching closer to its official release, and fans want Thanos to be alive in the upcoming season.
However, the character met a dark fate in the second season as he was stabbed by Myung-gi in the neck.
So, it’s highly unlikely for the character to be alive in Season 3 of Squid Game, but there are still some ways to bring T.O.P back as Thanos.

Squid Game Season 2 saw Choi Seung-Hyun included as a new cast member as Thanos. He is a South Korean rapper who is popularly known by his stage name, T.O.P. In season 2, he was one of the most hated characters due to his attitude. However, when viewers start hating the character, it means the actor is doing a commendable job. While we see Thanos killed at the hands of Myung-gi but there are theories that he is not dead really and will return in the final season. So, is Thanos alive in Squid Game? Let’s look at the possibilities.

Thanos Left A Long-Lasting Impression On Squid Game Fans

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Thanos was power-hungry and wanted to reach new heights by taking shortcuts. So, instead of working hard and letting go of his substance abuse habit, the former rapper decided to bet his entire earnings on the Dalmatian cryptocurrency. The cryptocurrency was promoted by Lee Myung-gi, a popular YouTuber who also took part in the games. And well, let thousands of people, Thanos also lost his life savings in the cryptocurrency scam.

Right from the get-go, fans started hating Thanos for showing his egotistical and narcissistic side. He always took advantage of people to move one step ahead, and in fact, he took pleasure in killing people. Thanos was already an unsympathetic character, but the substance he was consuming at the games made him even more evil and inhumane. When the time arrived for voting, Thanos had a key part to play; however, instead of voting for stopping the game, Thanos pushed for the game’s continuation.

The Dark Fate Of Thanos In Squid Game Explained

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While many fans wonder and hope for Thanos to be alive in Squid Game Season 3, the reality is that the character is dead. Thanos always hated Lee Myung-gi for that cryptocurrency scam, and when the latter decided to choose the faction that wants to stop the games, Thanos got tilted. He initiated a fight with the other faction in the bathroom and specifically targeted Myung-gi.

However, instead of getting choked to death, Myung-gi decided to stab Thanos in the neck with a fork spoon. In the end, Thanos was lying on the floor, bleeding profusely from the neck. While many fans believe that Thanos could have survived the entire ordeal, this scenario is highly unlikely. It’s rare in Squid Game for a character to return after getting axed, and that’s what happened with Thanos.

I’m gonna kill half of humanity with my raps, bam! – Thanos

The hope of the Squid Game employees treating Thanos is like shooting an arrow in the dark. Instead of treating the guy, the employees would prefer pulling out his organs for the black market. So, even though there are rumors of Thanos’ return in Squid Game Season 3, it’s unlikely that the character will still be alive.

If the creators do go for some fan service, the most sensible thing to do would be to bring the character back through a flashback. Either that, or we might see Myung-gi taking a psychological hit after getting traumatized for killing Thanos. If that happens, we might see Myung-gi having a nervous breakdown and seeing Thanos appearing in his visions.

That’s the only sensible direction to take if the creators intend to bring back Thanos in Season 3 of Squid Game. On the other hand, resurrecting the character just for fan service would be an injustice to Squid Game’s overall theme. So, let’s hope they don’t opt for the latter option.

Regardless, Season 3 of Squid Game is set to arrive on Netflix on June 27 , so we are only a few days away from getting all the answers.

Aparna is a Senior Entertainment Writer at Beebom with 4 years of experience in the industry. Specializing in Jujutsu Kaisen and everything horror, she brings in-depth insights and a passion for storytelling to her coverage. Recently, she has interviewed Abby Trott, the voice actress behind Demon Slayer’s Nezuko and Dandadan’s Momo. She has also interviewed Adam McArthur, the one to voice Yuji Itadori in JJK, delivering exclusive content for fans. Previously, she contributed her expertise to some notable publications including Sportskeeda, Dexerto, and Forever Geek, honing her craft in entertainment journalism.

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Squid Game: America will begin filming on February 26, 2026.
This update came to us via a listing made on the Film and Television Industry Alliance, where David Fincher is also listed as the director.
As of now, we don’t have a tentative release date for Squid Game: America

Netflix has given us probably the most successful battle royale show of all time with Squid Game, and it might have been slightly disappointing for fans to watch it end with its final season. Even though the series has come to an end, the Game will live on with its spinoffs, and the first one in line is none other than the much-anticipated spinoff set in the USA, titled Squid Game: America is now confirmed to begin filming in 2026, and here is everything you need to know about this update.

Squid Game: America to Start Filming in February 2026

A Crew Member in Squid Game Season 3 - 12

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It has come to light that Squid Game: America is set to begin filming in February 2026, in Los Angeles . This reveal came to us via a listing on the Film and Television Industry Alliance website , where a filming date is mentioned to be February 26, 2026.

The listing of the TV show includes several names, including David Fincher listed as the director, original Squid Game director Hwang Dong-hyuk, and producer Kim Ji-yeon as producers, Dennis Kelly as screenwriter, and the only cast member mentioned on the webpage as of now is Cate Blanchett, whom we saw in the Squid Game finale post-credit scene . The new webpage also comes with a brief description that reads-

“A US version of the Korean hit series, the spinoff is set in the same world but we get to see how the games are handled in America.”

So, as of now, the only thing we know is that this series will pick up exactly where the final season of Squid Game ended, where we saw the recruiter, played by Cate Blanchett, playing ddakji with a man. It’s hard to say if we will see any returning characters with this one.

Shashank Shakya is an entertainment writer at Beebom. He has completed his Bachelors (Honors) in English Literature and is a published author. Shashank boasts incomparable knowledge about the Marvel and DC universe, along with other branches of entertainment with substantial experience in the field of writing.

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Squid Game was the first survival TV show to become hugely popular in 2021. It quickly surpassed even the most popular shows on Netflix and became the most-watched series on the platform. Now that the saga has ended on a tear-jerking note, I’m pretty sure there are fans who would want to know what other shows have the audacity to give the same feel. Well, here, I’ve listed five of the best TV Shows like Squid Game that can fill the void.

1. Alice in Borderland

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Release Date: December 10, 2020
Director: Shinsuke Sato
Cast: Kento Yamazaki, Tao Tsuchiya, Nijirō Murakami, Ayaka Miyoshi, Aya Asahina, Dori Sakurada, Sho Aoyagi, Riisa Naka, Yuri Tsunematsu, Hayato Isomura

Alice in Borderland is one of the must-watch shows for everyone who liked Squid Game. Despite boasting a different narrative style and themes, this survival thriller drama series shares way more similarities with Squid Game than any other show in existence.

Like Squid Game, Alice in Borderland also forces its characters to participate in deadly games. However, the only difference here is that the one to survive in the Squid Game will go home with the huge cash prize that will give them financial freedom, while in Alice in Borderland, the characters get to extend their visas by winning the game. Squid Game makes players play some childhood games with deadly twists, and Alice in Borderland makes its characters go through some of the most complex games that test their intellect, physical strength, decision-making, and more.

Alice in Borderland Season 1 was released before the pilot season of Squid Game, but it didn’t receive the initial traction it deserved due to a lack of marketing. However, the success of Squid Game popularized the genre, and AIB got the attention it deserved. It has blessed us with two seasons so far, and the third season is set to be released on September 25, 2025.

2. The 8 Show

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Release Date: May 17, 2024
Director: Han Jae-rim
Cast: Ryu Jun-yeol, Chun Woo-hee, Park Jeong-min, Lee Yul-eum, Park Hae-joon, Lee Joo-young, Moon Jeong-hee, Bae Seong-woo

In Squid Game, we see 456 players forced to play the life-or-death games; on the other side, The 8 Show features only eight players who must do everything to win the game of survival. With each round, they are rewarded with more time to live. Both TV shows shed light on wealth disparity and human desperation. They particularly illustrate what extreme pressure does to an ordinary person.

The thriller series was released in 2024 and mostly garnered positive reviews. It also remained on Netflix’s Top 10 chart for three consecutive weeks.

3. Death’s Game

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Release Date: December 15, 2023
Director: Ha Byung-hoon
Cast: Seo In-guk, Park So-dam

Death’s Game and Squid Game are polar opposites, but again, it is a television series that comes from a South Korean production, and it also explores themes of societal pressure, survival, and morality. When the main protagonist Choi Yee-jae loses all hope and tries to commit suicide, Death itself stops him.

The invisible supernatural entity then punishes him by giving him 12 chances to live his life. If he fails to survive in even one of his lives, he will be sent to hell, and if he prevents his death, even if in his one lifetime, he can continue living his ordinary life.

4. All Of Us Are Dead

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Release Date: January 28, 2022
Director: Lee Jae-kyoo and Kim Nam-soo
Cast: Park Ji-hu, Yoon Chan-young, Cho Yi-hyun, Lomon

Regardless, All of Us Are Dead and Squid Game are both set in Korea, which allows international fans to become familiar with the country’s culture.

5. 3%

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Release Date: November 25, 2016
Director: César Charlone, Daina Giannecchini, Dani Libardi, Jotagá Crema, Philippe Barcinski
Cast: João Miguel, Bianca Comparato, Michel Gomes, Rodolfo Valente, Cynthia Senek, Vaneza Oliveira, Rafael Lozano, Viviane Porto

The first season of 3% was released in 2016, and it was the first Portuguese-language original television series on Netflix. Like Squid Game, this series also explored the themes of classism, wealth disparity, and survival.

3% takes place in a dystopian world that is divided into two parts: ‘Inland’ and ‘Offshore’. The former side includes the poor class, while the latter consists of the elite. So, the 20-year-olds of the Inshore are pushed to go through some tests that will decide their fate. Only 3% who pass the tests get to join the rich, while the ones who fail stay behind to spend their lives in poverty and face dire situations.