Apple TV+ Drops Electrifying Foundation Season 3 Trailer — Mind Control, Galactic Chess, and the Mule You’ll Love to Hate

Sci-fi fans, assemble! Apple TV+ just dropped the trailer for Foundation Season 3, and it's got everything: crumbling empires, psychic warfare, space warlords with mind control issues, and Jared Harris being brilliant as always. If you thought the fall of the Galactic Empire was wild in the first two seasons, buckle up — because Season 3 is going full-blown cosmic apocalypse.

Why You Should Care About This Galactic Showdown

Foundation, based on Isaac Asimov’s legendary book series, has become Apple TV+’s crown jewel of science fiction. It’s not just a space opera — it’s an intricate game of interstellar chess where entire civilizations are pawns and the checkmate might mean extinction.

Premiering globally on Friday, July 11, the third season kicks off with one episode, followed by weekly drops every Friday through September 12. Produced by Skydance Television, and steered by the ever-ambitious David S. Goyer, Foundation isn’t just back — it’s bigger, darker, and way more dangerous.

The Story So Far… Then, Fast Forward 152 Years

Season 3 time-jumps a jaw-dropping 152 years past Season 2. The once-humble Foundation is now a galactic force to be reckoned with, while the Cleonic Dynasty — that whole “forever-emperor” gig — is floundering like a sinking star cruiser.

And just when you think things can’t get worse, boom: enter The Mule. Played by Pilou Asbæk (yep, Euron Greyjoy from Game of Thrones), the Mule isn’t just your run-of-the-mill dictator — he’s a telepathic warlord who can bend minds and bulldoze armies. Think Emperor Palpatine with a gym membership and less patience.

New Faces, Old Enemies, and a Whole Lot of Mind Games

Season 3 ups the ante with some serious star power. New cast members include:

• Cherry Jones (Emmy winner and professional scene-stealer)

• Brandon P. Bell

• Synnøve Karlsen

• Cody Fern

• Alexander Siddig (Yes, Dr. Bashir!)

• Troy Kotsur (Academy Award winner)

• And of course, the terrifying Pilou Asbæk as the Mule

Returning are fan favorites Jared Harris (Hari Seldon), Lee Pace (Brother Day), and Lou Llobell (Gaal Dornick), who are now entrenched in an all-out galactic chess match where every move could be fatal.

Also back in action: Laura Birn, Cassian Bilton, Terrence Mann, and Rowena King, each of whom has their own secrets and agendas (because what’s a galactic drama without betrayal?).

A Battle for the Galaxy — and Your Weekend Binge List

The trailer teases explosive battles, stunning VFX, and plenty of ominous narration from Hari Seldon, as always. But beyond the eye candy and brooding space monarchs, this season digs into questions of destiny, free will, and what it really takes to reshape civilization — you know, casual Friday stuff.

Apple TV+ continues its streak of prestige sci-fi, positioning Foundation as both a thinking-person’s thriller and a visual masterpiece. And if you’re not already on board, might we remind you: this is the same platform that gave us Ted Lasso and CODA. They don’t miss.

Don’t Sleep on This Space Opera

With its high-stakes plot, new power players, and an antagonist who literally gets inside your head, Foundation Season 3 is shaping up to be a must-watch event of the summer. Whether you're a hardcore Asimov nerd or just into beautifully lit chaos in space, this season promises to deliver.

So mark your calendars: July 11, 2025, Apple TV+, and remember — in the world of Foundation, no one is safe, nothing is simple, and everyone’s probably lying.

Want More?

Catch up on Seasons 1 and 2 now streaming on Apple TV+. And if the trailer’s any indication, you’re going to want to be caught up before the Mule takes over — or worse, gets in your head.