Alice in Borderland season 3: Release date, cast, trailer and news
The hit Japanese Netflix series is set to return this year!
It's been a while since the last season aired, but we finally have some exciting updates about Alice in Borderland season 3!
This dark Japanese sci-fi thriller became an international hit for Netflix, premiering in 2020 to positive reviews and comparisons to survival thrillers like Battle Royale. Taking place in an ominous alternate version of Tokyo, the live-action manga adaptation follows a group of people who participate in dangerous games, with season 2's conclusion leading to several deaths among the main cast.
The first teaser for season 3 included an image of three figures looking out over a dystopian landscape, featuring a giant joker card in the background. Netflix posted it with the caption, "You’re not ready for the final game."
Lead actors Kento Yamazaki and Tao Tsuchiya have both been confirmed to return as Arisu and Usagi, alongside director Shinsuke Sato.
Read on for further updates on Alice in Borderland season 3, including its release date and full-length trailer.
Alice in Borderland season 3 release date
Alice in Borderland season 3 is set to arrive on Thursday 25th September 2025.
Fans have had to tolerate a three-year wait between seasons 2 and 3, and that was after a two-year gap between the first two seasons. This show isn't known for its efficient release schedule, but we have an inkling season 3 will be worth the wait.
Netflix hasn't confirmed how many episodes to expect in season 3, but it's likely to be eight in total, like seasons 1 and 2.
Alice in Borderland cast: Who will be back for season 3?
Kento Yamazaki and Tao Tsuchiya will reprise their roles Ryōhei Arisu and Yuzuha Usagi.
Alongside these two actors, Netflix's official cast list introduces a lot of new names for season 3: "Hayato Isomura, Katsuya Maiguma, Koji Ohkura, Risa Sudou, Hiroyuki Ikeuchi, Tina Tamashiro, Kotaro Daigo, Hyunri, Sakura Kiryu, Yugo Mikawa, Joey Iwanaga, Akana Ikeda, Kento Kaku."
Most of these actors haven't been attached to character names yet, but Kento Kaku will reportedly be playing a character named Ryuji.
Meanwhile, there's a long list of recurring characters who are likely to return for season 3:
- Kento Yamazaki as Ryōhei Arisu
- Tao Tsuchiya as Yuzuha Usagi
- Nijiro Murakami as Shuntarō Chishiya
- Ayaka Miyoshi as Ann Rizuna
- Dori Sakurada as Suguru Niragi
- Aya Asahina as Hikari Kuina
- Yutaro Watanabe as Kōdai Tatta
- Tsuyoshi Abe as Keiichi Kuzuryū
- Sho Aoyagi as Morizono Aguni
- Riisa Naka as Mira Kano
- Yuri Tsunematsu as Heiya
What could the plot of Alice in Borderland season 3 be?
Season 2 ended on a cliffhanger, with half of the main characters seemingly waking up in the real world. This obviously raises questions for how the games will continue, coupled with the mysterious recurring imagery of the Joker card. This detail has been a key element of the promotional materials for season 3, so we can expect some kind of Joker card storyline.
Netflix's official synopsis for season 3 is as follows: "After Usagi is abducted and left unconscious by a mysterious scholar obsessed with the afterlife, Arisu returns to the perilous 'Borderland' to save her. Teaming up with new players, they must face the yet-unseen Joker stage in a desperate bid to find a way back to their original world."
Is there a trailer for Alice in Borderland season 3?
Yes! You can now watch the full-length trailer for Alice in Borderland season 3:
Alice in Borderland seasons 1 and 2 are available to stream now on Netflix. Sign up for Netflix from £4.99 a month. Netflix is also available on Sky Glass and Virgin Media Stream.
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James Hibbs is a Drama Writer for Radio Times, covering programmes across both streaming platforms and linear channels. He previously worked in PR, first for a B2B agency and subsequently for international TV production company Fremantle. He possesses a BA in English and Theatre Studies and an NCTJ Level 5 Diploma in Journalism.
Gavia Baker-Whitelaw is a freelance critic and entertainment journalist specialising in geek culture, TV and film. She has written for numerous outlets including Empire, TV Guide, Wired and Vulture, and hosts the film podcast Overinvested.
