The third season of Alice in Borderland arrived on Netflix on September 25, 2025, bringing Arisu and Usagi back to the deadly games for what felt like a final chapter. However, the season’s ending left viewers with a new mystery, sparking immediate questions about the future of the hit series. As of now, Netflix has not confirmed a fourth season, but the story is far from over.
The Current Status of Season 4
There is no official confirmation from Netflix about Alice in Borderland Season 4. The streaming giant has not yet announced a renewal for the show. This is a standard waiting period, as Netflix typically takes time to assess a show’s performance before making renewal decisions.
Despite the lack of an official greenlight, key members of the creative team have expressed strong interest in continuing the story. Director Shinsuke Sato confirmed he would be keen to return if given the opportunity.
โIf youโre asking me whether Iโd be interested or not, I would certainly say yes,โ Sato told RadioTimes.com .
The main stars, Kento Yamazaki (Arisu) and Tao Tsuchiya (Usagi), have also shared their desire to reprise their roles. Yamazaki stated he would be “very much keen to be part of” the show’s future if it continues .
How Season 3 Set the Stage for More
The ending of Season 3 provided a conclusive yet open-ended finish that allows the story to expand. After winning the final Joker game, Arisu chooses life, allowing him and Usagi to return to the real world. They reunite and look forward to a peaceful future as Usagi is pregnant.
However, a major clue suggests their peace may be short-lived. The character known as the Man in the Hat warns that a massive disaster is coming, one that will fill the Borderland with more people than ever before. The final scenes show this prediction starting to unfold, with news reports of major earthquakes hitting coastal cities around the world.
The final shot takes viewers to a bar in California, USA. The camera focuses on a waitress whose name tag reads “Alice.” This brief scene strongly hints that the deadly games could be expanding beyond Tokyo to a global stage, with a new protagonist potentially taking the lead .
Potential Plotlines for a New Season
The Season 3 finale opens up several exciting possibilities for where the story could go next. The global disaster teased at the end would likely pull a new wave of people into the Borderland, including Arisu and Usagi once more. This time, the games would not be confined to Tokyo but could spread to different international locations.
Actress Tao Tsuchiya has even shared her own idea for a future storyline, focusing on family.
โI have a premise where the child will find themselves in Borderland and the parents have to go in and save them,โ Tsuchiya explained. She described a scenario where the child, not understanding the world, would be suspicious of the parents, and through the games, they would rebuild their bond. โThrough the games, they help each other as parent and child, which reaffirms how beautiful family isโ .
This idea suggests a shift towards themes of parental responsibility. Alternatively, the story could follow the new American character, Alice, introducing a completely new set of players and challenges in a fresh location like Los Angeles .
When Could Season 4 Release?
If Netflix does renew the show, fans should expect a significant wait. There was a three-year gap between Season 2 and Season 3. Following this pattern, a potential Season 4 would likely not arrive before 2027 . The complex production involving special effects and elaborate sets contributes to these longer intervals.
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Credits: Radio Times, Screen Rant
