"The Circle" Season 3 Trailer Released Netflix is releasing a new social media-based reality show From the trailer, it looks like we can expect more to come

The Circle has been a huge hit for Netflix, so much so that Netflix has launched international versions in Brazil and France And Netflix has already ordered The Circle seasons 4 and 5! (If you want to be on The Circle, check out the new NetflixRealitycom site)

The concept is a mashup of Big Brother and Catfish, with contestants living separately in the same building and messaging through The Circle app The contestants live separately in the same building and can only exchange messages through The Circle app Some contestants choose to take on a different persona in order to beat the other contestants In the latest edition, several catfish appeared in the finale, including the winner, DeLeesa St Agathe

For each round, contestants rank each other, with the top vote-getter earning influencer status and being able to block other players from the game

Along the way, contestants participate in icebreakers and encounter developments that can be favorable (or unfavorable) Season 2 introduced the role of "joker," which allows Courtney to chat anonymously with new players The new twist also gave blocked contestants Jack and Lisa a second chance by having them team up under a new profile

The new twist includes a "burner profile" and a team of two players, sisters Chanel and Eva

Here's everything we know about Circle Season 3

Netflix has set a September 8 release date for Circle Season 3 New episodes will be available on Wednesdays

The Circle was so popular when it debuted in 2020 that Netflix immediately ordered two additional seasons, filming them back to back

Here's the trailer for The Circle Season 3 - send a message! In this trailer, we get our first look at the contestants this time around, including the first ever duo to start the game Plus, there are hints of the big surprise that fans can expect

The Circle has eight players, one of whom is actually represented by two in Season 3

The Circle Season 3 contestants include:

The Circle Season 3 has already been filmed, but Netflix is making The Circle Seasons 4 and 5 4 and 5 in production

The streamer has launched an entirely new casting site for various reality series: NetflixRealitycom

On The Circle's casting page, Netflix says, "Be who you are (or not) - but either way, you need to influence your way to the top! It takes strategy, skill, and a little luck Tell us why you deserve to join the #Circle family!"

Applicants must be at least 18 years old and a resident of the US, Canada, UK, or Ireland