Overview

• Netflix confirms a global premiere on September 25, 2025.
• Director Shinsuke Sato says the new season ventures beyond the manga, with the series “entering the unknown.”
• Arisu must reenter the Borderland after a scholar abducts Usagi, according to the latest plot briefing.
• Kento Yamazaki notes a blend of unused manga challenges and filmmaker‑devised games, signaling higher‑intensity set pieces.
• Critics praise performances, immersive cinematography, and effective VFX, while faulting late‑season storytelling that leans on extended backstory and broader lore.