Apple TV+ just dropped a bombshell that’s bigger than a hyperspace malfunction: Foundation , the sci-fi epic based on Isaac Asimov’s legendary novels, is coming back for Season 3 on Friday, July 11, 2025 . That’s nearly two years after Season 2 wrapped up in September 2023 — which means fans have had enough time to rewatch every episode twice, start a fan theory blog, and maybe even learn some Galactic Basic.
The Plot Thickens (and So Does the Chaos)
Season 3 picks up 152 years after the events of Season 2 — because why not skip ahead a few centuries when you’re telling a story about the rise and fall of galactic empires?
The Foundation — that small, science-y cult with big dreams and bigger ambitions — has grown into a full-blown galactic powerhouse. Meanwhile, the Cleon Empire? Let’s just say “falling apart” doesn’t begin to cover it. It’s like watching a cake collapse in a hurricane… if the cake was made of bureaucracy and outdated monarchies.
But just when you think things can’t get worse for democracy and good governance, enter The Mule — a warlord with not only an army but also mind-control powers. Yes, you heard right. This guy doesn’t just conquer planets — he reprograms them. His goal? Total domination of the galaxy. And he’s not taking «no» for an answer — or brains, apparently.
Cast: Old Faces, New Villains, and One Very Confused Psychohistorian
Back are your favorites from previous seasons:
Jared Harris as Hari Seldon, the man who mathed the future into submission
Lee Pace as Brother Day/Lucius/whatever-he’s-called-this-week
Lou Llobell , Cassian Bilton , Laura Birn , Rowan King , and Terrence Mann
And joining the chaos this season:
Johannes Haukur Jóhannesson (Game of Thrones )
Cherry Jones (Succession , The West Wing )
Troy Kotsur (CODA )
Alexander Siddig (Star Trek: DS9 )
Thomas Lemarquis (Tenet )
Looks like the galaxy’s getting crowded again.
A Legacy Written in Math and Madness
Foundation is based on Isaac Asimov’s groundbreaking book series — a cornerstone of sci-fi literature that inspired everything from Star Wars to The Expanse . Apple’s adaptation isn’t afraid to shake things up, blending the original timeline with fresh drama, moral dilemmas, and a healthy dose of interstellar politics.
It’s a story about power, faith, history repeating itself, and one guy who tried to outsmart fate using equations. Spoiler: it didn’t work perfectly.
