Foundation season 3: Release date speculation and latest news
The cerebral sci-fi epic won over some sceptics in its second outing.
It looks like it'll be a long wait for Foundation season 3, as production has once again been delayed.
The sprawling adaptation of Isaac Asimov's Foundation has won plenty of fans, with many clamouring to see more after season 2 wrapped last year.
However, Deadline has reported that issues with budgeting and physical production caused a delay to filming in Prague and Poland and has meant filming won't start this month as it was initially scheduled to.
It's the second time that production has been paused on season 3 of the Apple TV+ sci-fi.
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.
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When could Foundation season 3 be released?
We're not expecting Foundation season 3 until at least 2025.
As detailed above, filming on the series has paused for a second time. The first was last year amid the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes.
However, it's not all bad news. Sources have told Deadline that about a third of Foundation's third season has been filmed – so while it's slow progress, we're getting there.
Of course, when filming wraps, there's likely to be a lengthy post-production process, but we'll keep this page updated with any news.
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.”
Who could return for Foundation season 3?
We're expecting to see the following stars back in action in Foundation season 3:
- Jared Harris as Hari Seldon
- Lee Pace as Brother Day
- Leah Harvey as Salvor Hardin
- Lou Llobell as Gaal Dornick
- Laura Birn as Eto Demerzel
- Terrence Mann as Brother Dusk
- Cassian Bilton as Brother Dawn
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. Check out more of our Sci-Fi coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on.
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