Apple TV+ Renews Foundation for Season Four Ahead of Season Three Finale Debut

Apple TV+ announced today that its hit sci-fi epic Foundation has been renewed for a fourth season, just hours before the global premiere of its season three finale on September 12, 2025.

The renewal underscores Apple TV+’s continued investment in high-end genre programming and follows strong critical acclaim and growing global viewership for the Isaac Asimov adaptation.

Renewal Announcement

Apple TV+ confirmed that Foundation will return for a fourth season, with production set to begin in early 2026. Co-showrunners Ian Goldberg and David Kob praised the series’ unique storytelling, calling it “the gold standard for all science fiction programming” and expressing excitement for future installments.

Season Three Finale

The third season’s final episode premieres today across all Apple TV+ platforms worldwide, concluding key storylines and setting the stage for new explorations of the galactic saga. The finale marks the culmination of a season celebrated for its ambitious narrative scope and visual effects.

Production and Creative Team

  • Production Start: Early 2026
  • Showrunners: Ian Goldberg, David Kob
  • Executive Producers: Bill Bost, Lee Pace, Michael Satrazemis, Robyn Asimov, David S. Goyer
  • Head of Programming, Apple TV+: Matt Cherniss, who hailed the show’s “global phenomenon” status and growing fanbase.

Availability and Reach

Foundation is available on the Apple TV app in over 100 countries and on more than one billion screens, including iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Vision Pro, smart TVs, and gaming consoles, for $12.99 per month with a seven-day free trial.

Apple TV+’s move to renew Foundation ahead of the finale highlights the platform’s strategy of front-loading subscriber engagement with marquee titles, reinforcing its position in the competitive streaming landscape.