After leaving "Foundation" fans and cast in doubt over the future of the drama, Apple TV+ has now announced a fourth season.
While Apple TV+ typically announces series renewals early, as a way to advertise its confidence in a show, "Foundation" has again only been officially picked up at the last minute. It's not clear when the company made the decision, but even a day before the announcement, the cast were claiming not to know.
"It's been fantastic to watch 'Foundation' become such a global phenomenon, with fans tuning in from every corner of the world," Matt Cherniss, head of programming, Apple TV+, said in a statement. "With each new season, the excitement around this trailblazing sci-fi epic just keeps building due to the bold storytelling and collective artistry of this extraordinarily talented cast and creative team."
"We're excited to keep exploring this universe together in season four," continued Cherniss.
There were rumors of the fourth season being ordered in February 2025, but that came along with denied reports that the production would have a new showrunner. At the time, reports claimed that there were production and budget concerns over the expensive series.
Now, though, it appears that the show has changed showrunners. Ian Goldberg and David Kob, both previously known for "Krypton," have taken over as co-showrunners for the fourth season.
"There is no series quite like 'Foundation' and we feel lucky and honored to be carrying the torch forward as co-showrunners into season four," say Goldberg and Kob. "We look forward to continuing the epic, emotional storytelling that defined the first three seasons of the show, and to be working alongside some of the most talented, passionate creative partners in the business."
Production on the fourth season is now planned to begin in early 2026. The news of the renewal comes on the same day that the third season finale "Foundation" begins streaming on Apple TV+.
