Blast off with ‘Foundation’ Season 3
Blast off with ‘Foundation’ Season 3
The sci-fi epic sees a big time jump this season, and we’ll show you how to stream each episode!
Sci-fi epics are one of my favorite kinds of TV to get lost in. The huge world-building, the wild time jumps, the galaxy-sized stakes — I’m all in every time.. And now, one of the biggest and boldest ones is coming back to TV. “Foundation” Season 3 lands Friday, July 11 on Apple TV+, picking up 152 years after the last season’s finale and diving headfirst into all-out galactic war. With a powerful new villain known as the Mule and a splintering Empire controlled by Demerzel, things are about to get intense. You can watch it all with a subscription to Apple TV+.
How to watch ‘Foundation’ Season 3’
- When: Premieres at 12:01 a.m. ET on Friday, July 11
- TV: Apple TV+
- Stream: Watch exclusively with a subscription to Apple TV+.
- From anywhere: Watch with a subscription to a VPN.
Everything you need to know about ‘Foundation’ Season 3:
When does ‘Foundation’ Season 3 come on Apple TV+?
“Foundation” Season 3 premieres Friday, July 11, 2025, exclusively on Apple TV+. Only one episode premieres on the 11th, with new episodes debuting every subsequent Friday.
Why do we recommend watching ‘Foundation’ Season 3 on Apple TV+?
“Foundation” is an Apple TV+ exclusive, which means you won’t be able to stream it on any other service or TV channel. But the good news is that Apple TV+ comes with a seven-day free trial for all new customers, and its entire library streams completely ad-free as well.
In addition, “Foundation” offers excellent quality no matter what genre you like. You can check out more sci-fi titles like “Silo” and “Dark Matter” on the streamer, and the streamer carries comedies, dramas, history series, even horror, all featuring high production values and big-name stars.
Apple TV
Apple TV (formerly known as Apple TV+) is a subscription video streaming service for $14.99 per month, offering a growing slate of original series, films, documentaries, and specials. Unlike other platforms that combine licensed titles with originals, Apple TV is built entirely around exclusive programming, making it the home of critically acclaimed hits such as “Ted Lasso,” “Severance,” “The Morning Show,” and “Silo.” Its lineup continues to expand with award-winning dramas, comedies, family-friendly shows, and blockbuster original films like “CODA,” which won the Academy Award for Best Picture.
Can you watch ‘Foundation’ Season 3 for free?
Yes and no. New users can get a seven-day free trial to Apple TV+, so you can definitely catch up on the first two seasons and the first episode of the new season (assuming you time your sign-up properly). However, unless you wait until after the season airs, you won’t be able to catch every episode of “Foundation” Season 3 without paying. Fortunately, however, Apple TV+ remains one of the most affordable streaming services on the market. The streamer does not have an ad-supported plan, so everything is ad-free and costs just $10 per month.
Watch a trailer for ‘Foundation’ Season 3
What is ‘Foundation’ Season 3 about?
Season 3 of “Foundation” jumps 152 years into the future, and the galaxy’s on the brink of total collapse. The Foundation has grown into a real power, while the Empire’s starting to unravel under Demerzel’s control — and she’s now got the Prime Radiant, which makes her even more dangerous. But the real threat is a rising warlord called the Mule, who isn’t just strong — he’s got mind control, and he’s aiming to take over everything. Gaal and Hari wake up from cryosleep to lead the Second Foundation and face off against this new enemy, but with loyalties shifting and war brewing, it’s anyone’s guess who actually makes it out alive.
Who stars in ‘Foundation’ Season 3?
“Foundation” Season 3 brings back core cast members Jared Harris as Hari Seldon, Lee Pace as Brother Day, and Lou Llobell as Gaal Dornick. Laura Birn returns as Demerzel, alongside Cassian Bilton, Terrence Mann, and Rowena King. This season also introduces a bunch of new faces to the galaxy, including Cherry Jones, Brandon P. Bell, Synnøve Karlsen, Cody Fern, Tómas Lemarquis, Alexander Siddig, Troy Kotsur, and Pilou Asbæk. With the cast expanding and the stakes higher than ever, expect big shifts in power— and some serious clashes — across the stars.
Foundation
Follow a band of exiles on their monumental journey to save humanity and rebuild civilization amid the fall of the Galactic Empire.

