When does Alice in Borderland Season 3 premiere?
Netflix has confirmed that the 3rd season of Alice in Borderland will premiere on September 25, 2025. As with previous seasons, all episodes will drop simultaneously in Brazil and other regions, reinforcing its global release.
Recap of the story so far
Based on the manga by Haro Aso, the series follows Arisu and his friends after they are transported to the mysterious Borderland, a parallel reality where they must face life-or-death games. Each victory grants limited survival time — and the only way out is to complete all challenges.
Across the first two seasons, audiences witnessed intense physical battles, psychological dilemmas, and unexpected alliances. Season 2 ended on a shocking note: Arisu and Usagi managed to return to the real world, but the appearance of the enigmatic joker card revealed that their journey was far from over.
What to expect in the new season
At the start of Season 3, Arisu and Usagi are living a seemingly normal life together. However, memories of the Borderland continue to haunt them. Everything changes when Usagi disappears, lured away by Ryuji (Kento Kaku), a man obsessed with understanding the afterlife. Arisu then receives information from Banda — who now resides in the Borderland — and begins a desperate mission to find Usagi.
With no remaining manga material to adapt, the series will follow a completely original storyline created by Netflix. This opens the door to brand-new games, unexpected rules, and deeper revelations about what the Borderland truly is — and the meaning of the joker card in this deadly gameboard.
Confirmed new elements
- New games: created exclusively for the live-action, expected to be more elaborate and ruthless.
- Expanded themes: deeper exploration of life, death, and free will.
- New characters: bringing fresh dynamics to the protagonists’ journey.
- More psychological tension: focusing on the survivors’ emotional and mental trauma.
Confirmed cast
The main cast returns, led by:
- Kento Yamazaki — Ryōhei Arisu
- Tao Tsuchiya — Yuzuha Usagi
- Hayato Isomura
- Ayaka Miyoshi
- Katsuya Maiguma
- Kento Kaku
- Koji Ohkura
- Kotaro Daigo
- Riisa Naka
- Dori Sakurada
- Shô Aoyagi
- Yuri Tsunematsu
Fun facts
- Alice in Borderland became one of Netflix’s most-watched Japanese series, reaching the Top 10 in more than 80 countries.
- The joker card shown at the end of Season 2 does not exist in the original manga — it is exclusive to the live-action adaptation.
- The production mixes real locations in Tokyo with digital effects to enhance realism.
- Kento Yamazaki and Tao Tsuchiya had worked together before in hit dramas, contributing to their strong on-screen chemistry.
Why you shouldn’t miss it
Alice in Borderland has become one of Netflix’s most intense and clever survival series. Blending brutal games, psychological suspense, and existential dilemmas, the new season promises to raise the stakes even higher. Each episode should deliver more mystery, action, and twists — in a world where every choice could mean life or death.