Alice in Borderland season 3: Release date speculation, cast and news
The future of the Japanese sci-fi series has been confirmed.
It has been a long, long time coming but finally we have some news about Alice in Borderland season 3!
The dark Japanese sci-fi drama follows a group of young people drawn into a series of deadly games in an eerie, alternate version of Tokyo, with the ending to season 2 proving deadly for a good few characters.
But it's been more than two years since the last season was released on Netflix but now the streamer has given us a first look image and a release window for the show.
The chilling shot shows a trio of figures looking out across a vast dystopian metropolis, which includes the presence of a large joker card. Netflix shared the picture alongside the caption: "You’re not ready for the final game," while confirming that the season is coming this year.
Based on the manga of the same name by Haro Aso, the series has been a breakout hit for the streaming service, leaving viewers impressed by its ambitious visual effects and action sequences.
We can expect more of that good stuff in season 3, with stars Kento Yamazaki and Tao Tsuchiya confirmed to be returning as Arisu and Usagi respectively, while Shinsuke Sato will be back in the director's chair.
Read on for everything we know so far about Alice in Borderland season 3 on Netflix.
Alice in Borderland season 3 release date speculation
We're expecting Alice in Borderland season 3 to land in September 2025.
Netflix has only confirmed that the show will be coming this year, but it's been reported that the series will be released in September.
Alice in Borderland might be a great show, but it isn't particularly speedy at delivering new episodes.
There was a two-year break between seasons 1 and 2, with a similar wait happening for season 3.
Filming of season 3 was scheduled to begin in September 2023 and wrap in February 2024 – but we've had no news about production wrapping just yet, leaving us wondering if there's been some kind of a delay.
Season 3 was announced in September 2023 with Netflix breaking the exciting news with a short teaser video on X (formerly Twitter), which tells fans: "You may draw another card. Alice in Borderland will return for season 3!"
We'll keep this page updated as and when any further information becomes available.
Alice in Borderland cast: Who will be back for season 3?
It's official: Kento Yamazaki and Tao Tsuchiya will return as Ryōhei Arisu and Yuzuha Usagi respectively in Alice in Borderland season 3.
Netflix confirmed the news, saying: "With Kento Yamazaki and Tao Tsuchiya reprising their roles as Arisu and Usagi in season three, fans can look forward to witnessing the evolution of their characters in the ever-dangerous landscape of Borderland.
"Shinsuke Sato's continued direction will also ensure that the series maintains its trademark intensity and cinematic excellence."
Beyond those two leads, however, we're yet to receive a full cast list for the upcoming episodes. Here's a full list of the major characters from season 2 who could potentially 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?
It's hard to speculate on the plot of Alice in Borderland season 3 as the season 2 finale took us to the end of the manga - so the series now has to forge its own path.
Season 2 ended on a shocking cliffhanger, with Arisu and co waking up in the real world.
Throughout the games, a Joker card was never found - so now, with the imagery of the Joker card forming part of the first look, we'd expect the story to follow a new original Joker card game storyline.
Is there a trailer for Alice in Borderland season 3?
There's no full-length trailer just yet but Netflix dropped a short teaser for Alice in Borderland season 3 when the new episodes were announced.
The clip is sent to eerie, ominous music and sees a slow pan out from a joker playing card. At the end, a voice can be heard saying: "The game will now commence."
Watch the teaser below:
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.
