The Third Crisis dawns in Foundation S3 teaser

The first season ended with a major time jump of 138 years, and S2 focused on the Second Crisis: imminent war between Empire and the Foundation, along with an enemy seeking to destroy Empire from within. The Foundation, meanwhile, adopted the propaganda tactics of religion to recruit new acolytes to the cause. We also met a colony of “Mentalics” with psionic abilities.

Goyer stepped down as showrunner after S2 but has reportedly remained very much involved with production. And we’re getting another mega time jump for the Third Crisis.

Per the official premise:

Set 152 years after the events of S2, The Foundation has become increasingly established far beyond its humble beginnings while the Cleonic Dynasty’s Empire has dwindled. As both of these galactic powers forge an uneasy alliance, a threat to the entire galaxy appears in the fearsome form of a warlord known as “The Mule” whose sights are set on ruling the universe by use of physical and military force, as well as mind control. It’s anyone’s guess who will win, who will lose, who will live, and who will die as Hari Seldon, Gaal Dornick, the Cleons and Demerzel play a potentially deadly game of intergalactic chess.

Most of the main cast is returning: Pace, Bilton, Mann, Harris as Llobell, and Birn, as well as Rowena King as legendary mathematician Kalle. Pilou Asbæk plays the Mule, briefly introduced in S2. New S3 cast members include Cherry Jones, Brandon P. Bell, Synnøve Karlsen, Cody Fern, Tómas Lemarquis, Alexander Siddig, and Troy Kotsur.

The third season of Foundation premieres on July 11, 2025, on Apple TV+. New episodes will air weekly through September 12, 2025. A few first look images are featured in the gallery below.