After Alice in Borderland Season 3 hit Netflix on September 25, 2025, fans around the world have eagerly latched onto every hint and teaser about a potential Alice in Borderland Season 4. Although no formal renewal has been announced yet, the narrative threads, cast comments, and the series’ global success make speculation hard to resist.
Below is your most up-to-date guide to what could come next for Arisu, Usagi, and the deadly world of Borderland.
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Where Season 3 Leaves Us
Season 3 ends in a delicate balance of resolution and mystery:
- Arisu and Usagi manage to escape the Borderland and return to the real world after a brutal final confrontation.
- But their return is shadowed by global seismic unrest—earthquakes ripple across multiple nations, suggesting that the boundary between Borderland and reality may be under strain.
- In the closing moments, the camera focuses on a waitress in California whose name badge reads “Alice.” That final scene shifts the possibility from a Tokyo-only world to something far broader than before.
That last twist hints at new protagonists, perhaps in a more global Borderland, or even a spin-off that shifts the setting outside Japan.
No Official Renewal Yet—but Plenty of Interest
Netflix has not confirmed a fourth season. The show’s executive producers and streaming executives often wait to analyze viewership and costs before committing to new seasons.
Still, several encouraging signals persist:
- The director, Shinsuke Sato, told RadioTimes he would “certainly” be interested in returning if asked.
- Lead actors Kento Yamazaki (Arisu) and Tao Tsuchiya (Usagi) have openly expressed their enthusiasm for continuing. Yamazaki said he’d be “keen” to be part of a new chapter; Tsuchiya has gone further—she revealed that in Season 3 Usagi is pregnant, hinting that the family narrative could drive future arcs.
- Even though the manga by Haro Aso has already ended, the Netflix adaptation is known to diverge and expand beyond its source. This gives writers greater flexibility to chart new directions.
These factors combine to keep possibility alive—even in the absence of confirmation.
Possible Directions for Season 4
If Alice in Borderland Season 4 does come, here are some of the most compelling storylines it might explore:
Global Borderland Games
With earthquakes erupting across continents, Season 4 could spread the game beyond Japan. New players from the U.S., Europe, or elsewhere might be thrown into deadly challenges in unfamiliar cities.
An “Alice” as New Protagonist
That final scene with the American waitress named Alice suggests she might become the lead in a new thread. If Arisu and Usagi step back from center stage, a new character might take the reins inside the game world.
Generational Conflict – Usagi’s Child
Usagi’s pregnancy was teased in interviews. In later seasons, the show could follow her child’s journey—perhaps forced into the Borderland world or acting as a bridge between realms.
Old Faces and New Alliances
Characters who survived earlier seasons might return, forging alliances with newcomers from other lands. The mythology of Borderland, its rules, and the identity of the Joker could deepen as narrative scope expands.
Exploring Origin Mysteries
If there was ever a chance to uncover the origin of Borderland, Season 4 would be the moment. Was it a simulation? A limbo? A projection of souls or subconscious wills? Season 3 introduced hints through the Joker card and apocalyptic tremors—Season 4 could push for the full answer.
Timeline and Production Expectations
Past gaps between seasons give us a working guess:
- Season 1 arrived in 2020
- Season 2 in late 2022
- Season 3 in 2025
These roughly two- to three-year intervals suggest that, even with a renewal, Season 4 wouldn’t arrive before 2027. Writers, location logistics, casting, and visual effects for a global Borderland expansion could stretch the timeline further.
What the Creative Team Has Teased
Though official word is pending, the creative voices behind the show have offered narrow but tantalizing hints:
- Director Sato has affirmed openness to returning, making it clear he hasn’t closed the door.
- Tsuchiya described the show’s future as potentially “familial”, indicating she sees space for a story based around Arisu and Usagi’s child.
- Yamazaki, too, has spoken about the pressure of serving a global audience and the appeal of continuing the story.
These comments, while not promises, show the enthusiasm is mutual—in cast, crew, and audience.
Reception, Critiques & Fan Backlash
Season 3’s release wasn’t without turbulence. Many fans criticized the show’s pacing, character regressions, and how some climactic plot points felt rushed. Among complaints:
- New characters were underdeveloped compared to earlier seasons.
- The introduction of larger global stakes felt abrupt to some viewers.
- Some felt the emotional arcs of Arisu and Usagi did not serve their growth.
Still, these criticisms underscore just how invested the fan base remains. When flaws provoke strong reactions, it often means people still care deeply about the story.
How a Spin-Off Could Work
If Netflix decides not to continue with Arisu’s story directly, a spin-off remains a plausible alternative. A series set in the U.S., with a new Alice as protagonist, could parallel the original narrative while expanding the Borderland universe globally.
This approach would preserve brand momentum while allowing fresh voices to drive new stories in the same universe.
Why Netflix Might Renew—or Not
Reasons to Renew:
- Strong global performance, especially in non-English content, which remains central to Netflix’s growth.
- Brand loyalty: Existing fans will likely tune in again if the show returns.
- Narrative space: The Season 3 finale gave creators plenty to work with.
Reasons to Pause:
- Rising budgets required for global sets and effects.
- Uncertain risk if viewership doesn’t grow or fluctuations make successive seasons less viable.
- Story “completion”: Some executives might argue the Arisu–Usagi arc reached natural closure.
Netflix will weigh viewership, production cost, and creative momentum before making a final decision.
Final Thoughts
Alice in Borderland Season 4 remains in the realm of wishful possibility—not guaranteed, but far from impossible. The end of Season 3 dropped overt breadcrumbs: earthquakes across continents, a new “Alice,” hints of generational stakes, and the persistent mystery of Borderland itself.
For now, fans can revisit the first three seasons, trace every visual cue, read cast interviews, and hold out hope. Whether the next chapter returns to Tokyo or journeys across the globe, the Borderland story feels unfinished—and that may be intentional.
If you could choose one path for Season 4—global games, the new Alice, or Usagi’s child—what would you hope to see? Let me know in the comments.