Foundation season 3
Foundation season 3 is the third season of the Apple TV+ science fiction drama series Foundation, based on Isaac Asimov's Foundation stories.
Foundation season 3 is the third season of the Apple TV+ science fiction drama series Foundation, based on Isaac Asimov's Foundation stories. It premiered on July 11, 2025 and follows the continuing conflict between the Foundation, the Cleonic Empire, and the Mule across a galaxy in decline.
Premise
Season 3 continues the series' adaptation of Isaac Asimov's Foundation stories. It depicts the Foundation's expansion, the decline of the Empire, and the threat posed by the Mule, a powerful warlord with mental abilities.
Production and release
Apple TV+ announced a July 11, 2025 premiere, with episodes released weekly until the September 12 finale. The season is listed as a 10-episode installment and is credited to the series' established creative team, including David S. Goyer and Josh Friedman.
Cast
Returning lead cast includes Jared Harris, Lee Pace, and Lou Llobell, with additional cast members joining the season, including Cherry Jones, Troy Kotsur, Pilou Asbæk, Synnøve Karlsen, Cody Fern, and others.
Reception
The season received review coverage from entertainment outlets and aggregation sites soon after release. Rotten Tomatoes lists the season under Apple TV+ and identifies its creators, genre, language, and release date.
Key facts
- Season 3 debuted on Apple TV+ on July 11, 2025 and ran for 10 episodes through September 12, 2025.
- The season is set 152 years after the events of season 2.
- The central conflict involves the Foundation, the weakened Cleonic Empire, and the rise of the Mule.
- The season stars returning cast members including Jared Harris, Lee Pace, and Lou Llobell.
- The season was produced for Apple TV+ by Skydance Television.
Apple TV+ is available in Canada, so Canadian viewers can stream Foundation season 3 on the same service as in other regions.
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References
- Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/foundation/s03Supports: Season 3 page with release date, creators, genre, network, and series description.
- Deadline — https://deadline.com/2025/05/foundation-season-3-release-date-trailer-apple-1236388540/Supports: Season 3 premiere date, 10-episode rollout, 152-year time jump, and plot synopsis.
- Apple TV — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C53xEOdxz70Supports: Official trailer with release timing, setting, central conflict, and character focus.
- Apple TV — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aSZL2WYrjXoSupports: Official season 3 information including weekly release schedule and production details.
- TheTVDB — https://www.thetvdb.com/series/foundation-2021/seasons/official/3Supports: Episode count, episode titles, air dates, and season premise.
- Radio Times — https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/sci-fi/foundation-season-3-release-date/Supports: Cast list, release schedule, and 152-year time jump.
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foundation_(TV_series)Supports: Series context, season 3 release timing, and renewal note for season 4.