Dr. STONE Final Season Part 3 Announced: The End of a Modern Classic That Began in 2019

The story of Senku Ishigami is finally reaching its conclusion. The production team has officially announced Dr. STONE – Final Season Part 3, which will serve as the last installment of the anime adaptation. With this chapter, the journey that started more than six years ago will close a major era of modern shōnen storytelling.

Although Dr. STONE is not as old as pre-2010 anime, it is now considered an older series of the modern generation, having first aired in July 2019. In anime cycles, six years is long enough for a show to transition from “new” to “established classic,” especially within the shōnen genre.

A Quick Look Back: A Franchise That Started in 2019

The first season of Dr. STONE premiered in 2019, animated by TMS Entertainment. At the time, it introduced a refreshing concept in the landscape of action-heavy anime: a science-based survival adventure with humor, experiments, and a deep worldbuilding structure.

Over the years, the franchise has grown with:

• Season 1 (2019)
• Season 2: Stone Wars (2021)
• Ryusui Special Episode (2022)
• Season 3: New World (2023)
• Season 4: Science Future – Part 1 & 2 (2025)
• Final Season Part 3 (2026, upcoming)

In anime terms, anything that maintains an active, multi-season run over half a decade already occupies a nostalgic place for many viewers. Dr. STONE has officially reached that point.

What Final Season Part 3 Represents

Final Season Part 3 will adapt the concluding arc of the manga, bringing closure to:

• The global mission
• The final confrontation with the antagonistic forces
• The ultimate scientific breakthrough
• The fate of humanity after thousands of years in stone

This part is expected to wrap up all story threads and deliver the long-awaited finale fans have been anticipating since the early episodes in 2019.

Current State of the Anime (2025 Update)

As of late 2025:

• Part 1 of Season 4 released in early 2025
• Part 2 aired between July and September 2025
• Part 3 is confirmed for 2026, with no exact date revealed

Crunchyroll remains the main global platform for international streaming.

Why Dr. STONE Feels Like an "Old" Anime Today

Even though the show is relatively recent compared to classics like Naruto (2002) or Fullmetal Alchemist (2003), Dr. STONE is now regarded as part of the previous generation of shōnen.

Several factors contribute to this:

• It started back in 2019, which is two anime generations behind (pre-pandemic era).
• The visual style is distinct from newer 2024-2025 productions.
• It served as a gateway anime for many viewers who are now adults or older teens.
• Its long-running multi-season structure places it among established titles.

In short, Dr. STONE has aged into a “modern classic,” even if it is not old-school like 90s or early 2000s anime.

What to Expect From the Final Episodes

The last part of the series will focus on:

• The final steps toward Senku's most ambitious scientific objective
• The emotional closure of friendships built over the Stone World
• The last mystery about humanity’s petrification
• High-intensity science-driven episodes
• A definitive ending faithful to the manga

This is expected to be the most dramatic and emotionally charged arc of the entire franchise.

The announcement of Dr. STONE Final Season Part 3 marks the end of a journey that started in 2019 and shaped a new era of science-based shōnen anime. Today, Dr. STONE is viewed as a mature and established series—one that grew from a fresh concept into a beloved “older-gen” modern classic.

With the final chapter coming in 2026, fans worldwide are preparing to witness the conclusion of Senku’s ambitious vision: reviving humanity with the power of science.