Netflix has officially announced that its hit Japanese thriller, Alice in Borderland, will return for a highly anticipated third season in September 2025.

The gripping series, based on Haro Aso’s manga, has captivated viewers worldwide with its intense survival games and unpredictable twists.

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Fans can expect to see Kento Yamazaki and Tao Tsuchiya reprise their roles as Arisu and Usagi as they navigate new dangers in the mysterious Borderland.

When and where to watch

The third season will premiere exclusively on Netflix in September 2025, as confirmed during the Next on Netflix Japan event.

While an exact release date remains undisclosed, the announcement has sparked excitement among fans eager to dive back into the suspense-filled world. Viewers can catch up on the first two seasons, currently available for streaming on Netflix, before the next chapter unfolds.

Official trailer and teasers

A teaser trailer has already been released, giving fans a glimpse of what’s to come. The mysterious Joker card, introduced at the end of Season 2, takes centre stage, hinting at new challenges and deeper revelations about the Borderland world.

While specific plot details remain under wraps, director Shinsuke Sato returns to helm the series, promising another thrilling and visually stunning instalment.

Returning cast

Kento Yamazaki (Arisu) and Tao Tsuchiya (Usagi) lead the returning cast, joined by Nijirō Murakami, Ayaka Miyoshi, Aya Asahina, and Dori Sakurada. With the original manga nearing its conclusion, fans can anticipate significant deviations from the source material, opening doors to fresh and unpredictable twists in the storyline. Screenwriter Yasuko Kuramitsu continues to shape the narrative, ensuring a gripping continuation of the saga.

Since its debut, ‘Alice in Borderland’ has become one of Netflix’s most successful live-action adaptations, with Season 2 amassing over 216 million hours of viewership in just five weeks. The show’s blend of action, psychological intrigue, and high-stakes drama has earned it a dedicated global fanbase. With Season 3 on the horizon, viewers eagerly await the next chapter in this adrenaline-fueled journey.