'Alice in Borderland' S03 to premiere on Netflix in September
What's the story
Netflix has officially announced the return of Alice in Borderland, the hit Japanese thriller series for a third season.
The streaming giant posted a new poster on Wednesday, and the app revealed that the new season is slated for release in September 2025.
Along with the announcement, Netflix also shared a first-look visual from the upcoming season featuring characters Arisu (Kento Yamazaki), Usagi (Tao Tsuchiya), and an unidentified man in a wheelchair.
Visual teaser
'Alice in Borderland' S03: A glimpse into the final game
The visual teaser shared by Netflix features the characters staring at a giant Joker card, a nod to the second season's cliffhanger ending.
This image hints that the upcoming season will continue to delve into deadly games inspired by playing cards.
The caption accompanying the visual read, "You're not ready for the final game. Alice in Borderland Season 3. Coming 2025."
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You’re not ready for the final game.
— Netflix (@netflix) February 12, 2025
ALICE IN BORDERLAND SEASON 3 🃏 COMING 2025 pic.twitter.com/wsecK6FqCM
Series background
'Alice in Borderland': A survival thriller based on 'manga'
Alice in Borderland brings Hara Aso's gripping manga to life in a thrilling live-action adaptation.
The series, helmed by Shinsuke Sato and written by Yasuko Kuramitsu, follows three friends who wake up in a deserted version of Tokyo.
Trapped with no way out, they are forced to play dangerous games to survive.
Fan reactions
'Alice in Borderland' S03 announcement sparks fan excitement
The news of Alice in Borderland's third season has been met with excitement from fans on social media.
Many have called the series their "all-time favorite," and expressed their excitement for the new season with comments like "Hell Yeah" and flame emojis.
The first season was released on December 10, 2020, on Netflix, and the second installment on December 22, 2022.