Survival game fans, get ready— Alice in Borderland Season 3 will be on Netflix on December 25, 2025, just in time for Christmas. The Japanese dystopian thriller based on Haro Aso’s manga is returning with Kento Yamazaki as Arisu and Tao Tsuchiya as Usagi. This time, they trek even farther into the dangerous Borderland. After the cliffhanger at the end of Season 2, here’s everything you need to know about the next season, from release dates to storyline teasers.
When and Where to Watch
Mark it on your calendar: Season 3 will be available to stream on Netflix around the world on December 25, 2025, at 1:30 PM IST (midnight PST). Like in earlier seasons, you will be able to stream all of the episodes at once, maybe six to eight. It was shot in gorgeous 4K, which makes it great for a holiday marathon. Set a reminder on Netflix right now, because services can slow down during big drops like last year’s Squid Game Season 2.
Plot: New Games, New Stakes
Arisu and Usagi were back in the real world at the end of Season 2, but the terrifying clue on the Joker card was still there. In Season 3, we start a new Borderland cycle and see games from the “Retry” arc of the manga that we’ve never seen before. As Arisu’s team takes on a new game master who is cloaked in mystery, expect puzzles that will make your head spin and violent fights. Netflix said that “emotional scars” will be the main theme of the story, which will mix survival and redemption. Think of a cross between Squid Game and Escape Room, but with Japan’s ability to make things sad.
Who’s back in the cast and crew?
Kento Yamazaki and Tao Tsuchiya are back in charge, together with popular characters like Aya Asahina (Kuina) and Nijiro Murakami (Chishiya). Things will get more fascinating when new folks show up. Shinsuke Sato is back as director, so the show will still look gritty like it always does. If you appreciate manga, here’s a tip: read volumes 19–22 for hints, but be ready for anime-style shifts that will keep you guessing.
Filming will end in July 2025, and this season is going to be more deadly and intense than ever. Will Arisu be able to get past the last trap in Borderland? Get your popcorn ready; this game is going to be wild.