The popular anime series Dr. Stone is approaching its conclusion. Next year, TMS Entertainment will release the third and final part of the fourth season. This chapter will mark the end of the saga, officially titled Dr. Stone: Science Future.
The finale is set to premiere in April 2026, and fans can already enjoy a brief teaser that confirms the release month. The excitement around this closing chapter is immense, as it promises to tie together the story's most pressing mysteries.
Based on the manga created by writer Riichiro Inagaki and artist Boichi, Dr. Stone blends science fiction with adventure and human ingenuity. The manga originally ran in Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump magazine and was collected in 26 volumes. Later, a special spinoff entitled Dr. Stone: 4D Science was released as the 27th volume, along with a standalone spinoff Dr. Stone Reboot: Byakuya written and illustrated by Boichi, exploring the backstory of Senku's ancestors.
The anime adaptation began in 2019 with a full 24-episode first season that quickly captured audiences with its unique mix of humor, discovery, and survival. In 2021, Dr. Stone: Stone Wars continued the saga with an intense 11-episode run, focusing on the epic clash between science and brute strength. A year later, the special Dr. Stone: Ryusui introduced new worlds of exploration and inventive technology at sea. The third season, Dr. Stone: New World, was released in two parts in 2023, each consisting of 11 episodes, expanding the adventure beyond Japan and showcasing even more scientific wonders. The ongoing fourth season began this year and has also been split into two 12-episode parts.
Set in the distant future, the story begins when a mysterious phenomenon turns all of humanity into stone statues. Thousands of years later, a brilliant young scientist named Senku awakens alone in a world reclaimed by nature. Armed with curiosity and boundless determination, he sets out to uncover the science behind humanity's petrification, rebuild civilization from scratch, and reignite the flame of human progress.
As Dr. Stone nears its conclusion, it stands as one of the most inspiring science-themed anime of the past decade, celebrating human creativity and the boundless potential of knowledge. Whether you've followed Senku’s journey from the start or are discovering it now, the final season promises a thrilling and thought-provoking end to this remarkable adventure.
