Foundation season 3: Release date speculation and latest news
The cerebral sci-fi epic won over some sceptics in its second outing.
Sci-fi fans are patiently awaiting Foundation season 3 on Apple TV+ after the success of its second outing.
It's already been a long wait for the third instalment of the Isaac Asimov adaptation - and it looks like we've got a while to go yet, but various hopeful updates have been emerging.
After various delays which saw production pause, filming wrapped in September 2023, meaning it's just a case of post-production until we get to the actual release.
Season 2, released in 2023, won the series plenty of fans – and we've got so much more to look forward to as season 3 is aiming to up the stakes. Plus, plenty of new faces are joining the cast!
If you're keen to see more from the hugely ambitious Foundation, read on for everything we know so far about the show's future.
When could Foundation season 3 be released?
While there's no official release date just yet, we'd expect Foundation season 3 to be released in 2025.
We'll keep this page updated with any new details as and when they emerge.
Foundation was renewed for season 3 in December after a successful second run.
Showrunner David S Goyer said at the time: “I’m thrilled Apple has given us the opportunity to continue chronicling Asimov’s pioneering galactic saga. This time, the stakes for Foundation and Empire are even higher as the Mule takes center stage, along with fan-favorites Bayta, Toran, Ebling and Magnifico Giganticus."
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Matt Cherniss, head of programming for Apple TV+, added: “We have all been incredibly impressed with the ambitious, action-packed and imaginative adaptation that David and the rest of this gifted creative team and cast have brought to life with this premium sci-fi series from day one.
"To watch Foundation become such a global hit has been beyond exciting with audiences around the world continuing to be captivated week after week by this dramatic and compelling journey to save humanity. We can’t wait for everyone to experience what is in store for characters old and new in season three.”
Foundation season 3 cast: Who will return?
There are a fair few casting changes for Foundation season 3! Here's the confirmed cast list so far:
- Lee Pace as Brother Day
- Jared Harris as Hariton "Hari" Seldon
- Alexander Siddig as Dr. Ebling Mis
- Troy Kotsur as Preem Palver
- Pilou Asbæk as The Mule (taking over from Mikael Persbrandt)
- Cherry Jones as Foundation Ambassador Quent
- Synnøve Karlsen as Bayta Mallow
- Cody Fern as Toran Mallow
- Brandon P. Bell as Han Pritcher
- Tómas Lemarquis as Magnifico Giganticus
- Yootha Wong-Loi-Sing as Song
- Leo Bill as Mayor Indbur
Is there a Foundation season 3 trailer?
Not just yet – but we'll update this page when new footage arrives.
Foundation is available to stream on Apple TV+. Sign-up for Apple TV+ for £6.99.
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David Craig is the Senior Drama Writer for Radio Times, covering the latest and greatest scripted drama and comedy across television and streaming. Previously, he worked at Starburst Magazine, presented The Winter King Podcast for ITVX and studied Journalism at the University of Sheffield.
