Apple TV+ has dropped the highly anticipated trailer for Season 3 of Foundation, the epic sci-fi saga inspired by Isaac Asimov’s legendary novels. The new 10-episode season premieres globally on Friday, July 11, with new episodes arriving weekly through September 12.
Developed by visionary storyteller David S. Goyer and produced by Skydance Television, Foundation has become a hallmark of prestige science fiction, praised for its ambitious world-building, cinematic visuals, and thought-provoking narrative. Returning stars Jared Harris, Lee Pace, and Lou Llobell once again lead the ensemble cast, continuing their gripping performances as humanity teeters on the edge of collapse.
Season three picks up 152 years after the dramatic events of Season 2. The Foundation has grown from an idea into a formidable force, while the once-dominant Cleonic Dynasty is waning. As the two factions form a precarious alliance, a dark new threat emerges: The Mule, a warlord wielding military power—and mind control—sets his sights on galactic domination.
Old tensions and new dangers collide in what promises to be the most explosive season yet. The stakes couldn’t be higher as Hari Seldon, Gaal Dornick, Demerzel, and the Cleons engage in a perilous game of interstellar strategy, with the fate of the universe hanging in the balance.
This season also welcomes an impressive lineup of new talent. Emmy-winner Cherry Jones, Oscar-winner Troy Kotsur, Brandon P. Bell, Synnøve Karlsen, Cody Fern, Tómas Lemarquis, Alexander Siddig, and Pilou Asbæk join the ensemble. Returning cast members include Laura Birn, Cassian Bilton, Terrence Mann, and Rowena King.
Executive produced by Goyer, alongside Bill Bost, David Ellison, Dana Goldberg, Matt Thunell, Robyn Asimov, and others, Foundation continues to deliver a powerful adaptation of Asimov’s vision—blending intellectual intrigue with high-stakes action.
Can the Foundation’s vision for the future survive the rise of a psychic tyrant? Will the Empire fall or rise again? Audiences won’t want to miss a moment of this sweeping, cerebral space epic.
Seasons 1 and 2 of Foundation are available to stream now, exclusively on Apple TV+. Season 3 begins July 11.
