‘Foundation’ Renewed for Season 4 at Apple TV+ Ahead of Season 3 Finale

Apple TV+ has renewed the sci-fi epic “Foundation” for Season 4, Variety has learned.

News of the renewal comes one day ahead of the third season finale, which drops on Apple TV+ on Sept. 12. The logline for the finale states, “Gaal and the Second Foundation take the flight to the Mule as the Emperor’s legacy suffers a catastrophic blow.”

“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,” said co-showrunners and executive producers Ian Goldberg and David 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.”

“Foundation” is based on Isaac Asmiov’s stories of the same name. The show originally debuted in 2021. The Season 3 cast includes Jared Harris, Lee Pace, Lou Llobell, Cherry Jones, Brandon P. Bell, Synnøve Karlsen, Cody Fern, Tómas Lemarquis, Alexander Siddig, Troy Kotsur, Pilou Asbæk, Laura Birn, Cassian Bilton, Terrence Mann, and Rowena King.

“It’s been fantastic to watch ‘Foundation’ become such a global phenomenon, with fans tuning in from every corner of the world,” said Matt Cherniss, head of programming for Apple TV+. “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.”

“Foundation” is produced for Apple by Paramount Television Studios. Ian Goldberg and David Kob serve as co-showrunners and executive producers for season four alongside Bill Bost, Pace, Michael Satrazemis, Robyn Asimov and David S. Goyer.