Netflix has confirmed that the chilling Japanese survival thriller Alice in Borderland will return for a third season, premiering in September 2025 . Fans first glimpsed this news during Netflix’s “Next on Netflix 2025” showcase, where fresh first-look images and a teaser hinting at the mysterious Joker card were revealed .
The Joker Card Thriller
The dramatic cliffhanger at the end of Season 2 saw Arisu and Usagi seemingly escape the Borderland—only to be confronted with a Joker card, suggesting their ordeal might not be over . In the original manga, the Joker symbolizes the gatekeeper between life and death. This ominous hint suggests Season 3 will plunge deeper into the eerie nature of the Borderland, possibly trapping our heroes in an uncanny in-between reality .
Cast & Crew Reunite
Leading man Kento Yamazaki returns as Arisu, joined by Tao Tsuchiya as Usagi. They’ll be joined by familiar faces such as Nijirō Murakami (Chishiya), Aya Asahina (Kuina), Dori Sakurada (Niragi), Ayaka Miyoshi, Shô Aoyagi, and Yuri Tsunematsu . Director Shinsuke Sato and the original creative team are also back on board, suggesting a cohesive continuation of the series’ vision .
What to Expect: New Games, New Dimensions
Expect more high-stakes, mind-bending challenges. The show will likely diverge from the original manga, weaving in elements from spin-offs like Alice in Borderland: Retry—but not adapting them directly . Instead, it seems Netflix is forging an original path, expanding the lore around the Joker and delivering fresh psychological and emotional thrills .
Countdown to Borderland’s Return
Mark September 2025 in your calendars—while an exact premiere date hasn’t been revealed yet, insiders and Netflix’s own promos suggest a late-September drop is likely . Until then, Netflix teases more marketing content—including posters, social media teases, and interactive media—to build excitement .
Expect more high-stakes, mind-bending challenges. The show will likely diverge from the original manga, weaving in elements from spin-offs like Alice in Borderland
