Alice in Borderland Season 3 premieres on Netflix on September 25, 2025, continuing the thrilling Japanese survival drama.
The hit survival drama returns after three years with six episodes, as Arisu and Usagi’s dangerous journey continues. Fans are keen to know the release date, time, cast, and storyline of Alice in Borderland Season 3.
Alice in Borderland Season 3 Release Date, Streaming Timings & Where to Watch
Alice in Borderland Season 3 premieres on Netflix worldwide on Thursday, September 25, 2025. In the U.S., episodes drop at 12 AM PT / 3 AM ET, with the full season available to binge.
- Confirmed Global Streaming Timings:
- Brazil – 4:00 AM
- United Kingdom – 8:00 AM BST
- Central Europe – 9:00 AM CEST
- India – 12:30 PM IST
- Philippines – 3:00 PM PHT
- Australia – 5:00 PM AEST
- New Zealand – 7:00 PM NZST
This long-awaited release finally ends the three-year gap since Season 2 wrapped up in December 2022.

Why Did Alice in Borderland Season 3 Take So Long?
The gap between seasons happened because Season 2 had already covered the conclusion of Haro Aso’s manga. Director Shinsuke Sato and his team needed extra time to craft an original storyline for Season 3. On top of that, Netflix confirmed the renewal only a year after Season 2’s release, which added to the planning and script development timeline.
Alice in Borderland Season 3 Episode Count
Season 3 will consist of six episodes, making it two fewer than the earlier seasons. Even with a shorter run, the creators have assured fans that the new installment will deliver high-stakes survival and psychological games. Director Shinsuke Sato noted that, with the world’s mysteries already uncovered, the spotlight will now be on fresh challenges and deeper emotional drama.
Alice in Borderland Season 2 Recap and Ending Explained
Season 2 revealed that the Borderlands isn’t another dimension but a liminal space shared by people hovering between life and death. After a meteorite struck Tokyo, many survivors entered comas and found themselves trapped in the deadly games.
Arisu and Usagi managed to defeat the Queen of Hearts and chose to return to the real world, while characters like Banda and Yaba opted to stay behind. When the players woke up, their memories of Borderland were erased—but Arisu and Usagi felt an undeniable pull toward one another, beginning a relationship. The season closed with the ominous reveal of a Joker card, teasing the story’s continuation.

Alice in Borderland Season 3 Plot
According to Netflix’s official synopsis:
“When Usagi is abducted and left unconscious by a mysterious scholar obsessed with the afterlife, Arisu must re-enter the perilous Borderland to save her. With the help of new players, he faces the elusive Joker stage in a desperate attempt to return to their original world.”
This season separates Arisu and Usagi into different teams, forcing them to tackle both original and manga-inspired games. Teasers reveal challenges involving flaming arrows and dice-based trials, pushing players to their limits both physically and emotionally.
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Alice in Borderland Season 3 cast
The cast returning for Season 3 includes:
⚫ Kento Yamazaki as Ryohei Arisu
Tao Tsuchiya as Yuzuha Usagi
Hayato Isomura
Ayaka Miyoshi
Katsuya Maiguma
Koji Ohkura
Risa Sudou
Hiroyuki Ikeuchi
Sakura Kiryu
Tina Tamashiro
kotaro daigo
Joey Iwanaga
Yugo Mikawa
Kento Kaku
Akana Ikeda
The series is directed by Shinsuke Sato with screenplay by Yasuko Kuramitsu and Sato.
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Season 3 is anticipated to be the final chapter of Alice in Borderland, bringing Arisu and Usagi’s journey to a thrilling conclusion. Fans can expect intense, high-stakes games and life-or-death decisions. The introduction of the Joker stage adds a new level of unpredictability, setting the stage for the series’ dramatic finale.
Alice in Borderland Season 3 Release Date and Time on Netflix
Season 3 of Alice in Borderland will premiere globally on Netflix on September 25, 2025, dropping at 12 AM PT / 3 AM ET in the U.S., with simultaneous releases in other regions.
How Many Episodes Are in Alice in Borderland Season 3?
Season 3 of Alice in Borderland will feature six episodes, each packed with deadly new games, including the much-anticipated Joker stage, as Arisu and Usagi’s perilous journey reaches its conclusion.













