The deadly games of Alice in Borderland have officially concluded. Netflix has confirmed that the hit Japanese thriller series will not return for a fourth season, bringing the story of Arisu and Usagi to a definitive end.
The streamer recently released viewing data for the second half of 2025, which referred to Alice in Borderland season 3 as the “third and final season”. This official language confirms the show’s cancellation. While the third season provided closure for the main characters, its ending also sparked intense online speculation about future stories. However, Netflix’s report makes it clear that no further seasons are planned.
Official Netflix Data Confirms the Show’s End
The cancellation news came directly from Netflix’s own published data. In a report covering popular content from July 2025 to December 2025, the company listed viewership for thousands of titles. Alice in Borderland was included in this list, with the important notation that it was the show’s final season.
During that six-month period, season 3 amassed 25.3 million views. This performance placed it as the 36th most-watched series on Netflix globally in that timeframe, ranking just below The Witcher season 4 and above other 2025 originals like Black Rabbit and House of Guinness. Despite this solid viewership, Netflix has chosen to end the series after three seasons.
The Third Season’s Story Conclusion and Final Twist
Season 3 premiered on September 25, 2025, and served as a direct continuation of the story. It followed Arisu (Kento Yamazaki) as he returned to the dangerous Borderland to rescue his wife, Usagi (Tao Tsuchiya), who had willingly gone back. The season culminated in a final confrontation with the mysterious Joker card, which represented the ultimate choice between life and death.
The season finale provided a clear ending for Arisu and Usagi, showing them safely returning to their normal lives in Tokyo and expecting a child. However, a final scene introduced a new twist. After a series of global earthquakes, the action cut to a restaurant in Los Angeles, focusing on a waitress with a nametag that read “Alice.”. This cliffhanger, similar to one used in Squid Game, led many fans to speculate about an American spin-off or a fourth season with a new cast.
Cast and Director Were Open to More Stories
Before the cancellation was confirmed, key members of the show’s team expressed interest in continuing the story. Director Shinsuke Sato told RadioTimes he would be interested in returning for more.
“If youโre asking me whether Iโd be interested or not, I would certainly say yes,” Sato said.
The director also mentioned the possibility of adapting Alice on Border Road, a spin-off manga, which would explore new characters within the same universe.
Lead actors also shared ideas for future plots. Tao Tsuchiya, who plays Usagi, imagined a story where the couple’s child ends up in the Borderland, forcing the parents to return and save them.
“I have a premise where the child will find themselves in Borderland and the parents have to go in and save them,” Tsuchiya said.
Kento Yamazaki, who plays Arisu, also stated he would be keen to reprise his role if the series continued. Despite this enthusiasm from the creative team, Netflix’s decision to cancel the series stands.
Strong Final Season Performance Was Not Enough for Renewal
Alice in Borderland season 3 was a strong performer for Netflix upon its release. Data shows it held a spot in the Netflix global Top 10 for five consecutive weeks. In its first five weeks, it garnered over 142 million hours of viewing.
The show has been one of Netflix’s most successful Japanese original series. Season 3’s critical reception was mixed, earning a 63% critics score on Rotten Tomatoes based on eight reviews. A ScreenRant review of the season gave it an 8 out of 10, praising its protagonist. Ultimately, the show’s performance was not enough to secure a fourth season order from Netflix.
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Fan Reactions to the Cancellation News
The announcement of the cancellation generated discussion among fans online. On social media, reactions were mixed. Some viewers expressed disappointment, hoping the story would continue past the third season’s cliffhanger.
Other fans felt the series reached a natural conclusion. One commenter on a ScreenRant Facebook post noted, “the series is just over,” suggesting the story was complete. Another pointed out that the original manga story had been adapted, and season 3 provided a proper ending for the characters.
The series, which first debuted on December 10, 2020, is no longer in Netflix’s active lineup. All three seasons remain available to stream on the platform globally.
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