When Does Dr. STONE Season 5 Come Out? Is It Renewed?
“This is exhilarating... get excited!”
Dr. STONE Season 5 has not been confirmed yet.
IMDb
8.1/10
Seasons
4
Episodes
94
Diagnostics
- Network
- Tokyo MX
- First aired
- 2019-07-05
- Last aired
- 2026-05-21
- Runtime
- 24 min
- Rated
- TV-14
Awards 9 wins & 24 nominations total
Predictive Logic Analysis
The renewal question is essentially settled here, just not in the way a typical renewal assessment works. Multiple Anime News Network reports from as far back as September 2025 confirm that Season 4 is the "fourth and final season," and the third cours of that season aired starting April 2, 2026, serving as the conclusion of the entire series. This is a planned ending tied to the source manga's completion, not a cancellation due to poor performance.
The show's underlying numbers are strong: an 8.1 on IMDb with over 41,000 votes is well above average for anime, search interest is at its absolute peak (100/100) likely driven by the final arc airing, and nearly 28,000 active Trakt watchers with steady momentum reflects a healthy and engaged audience right through the finish line. The slight dip in episode ratings from season 3 (7.9) to season 4 (7.7) is minor and consistent with a long-running series entering its endgame. None of this changes the outcome -- the creative decision to end was made before Season 4 even began production.
What is Dr. STONE about?
Dr. Stone is built on a genuinely fun idea: two high school friends wake up thousands of years in the future to find all of humanity turned to stone, and instead of despair, they decide to rebuild civilization through science. Senku, the brilliant one, has already figured out the basics of survival and wants to methodically work toward rediscovering gunpowder, electricity, and all the tools that got us here before. Taiju, his muscle-brained best friend, provides the heart and the physical labor. If you like problem-solving in fiction, if you enjoy watching characters apply actual scientific principles to fantastical situations, or if you just want something that moves with genuine enthusiasm and doesn't take itself too seriously, this show has plenty to offer.
The tone is relentlessly optimistic without being naive. Yes, the world is dead. Yes, there are obstacles. But the show treats each discovery—making sulfuric acid, creating a telescope, figuring out how to smelt metal—as genuinely exciting. The animation is bright and clear, the characters are likable and distinct, and Senku's catchphrase, "Get excited," actually captures something real about the show's energy. It doesn't wallow. It builds. The humor comes from character personality and the gap between what Senku wants and what everyone else is ready for, not from tired jokes.
Critics and audiences both embraced it. The series sits at a solid 8.1 on IMDb, and it's sustained attention across four seasons without losing momentum. It found an audience that appreciated something that felt clever without being pretentious, and action-packed without being hollow. The show proved that a serialized story about incremental scientific progress could hold viewers as well as any shonen battle anime.
Dr. Stone separates itself from most science fiction by making the science itself the drama. There are rival kingdoms and genuine threats, but the real tension often comes from whether Senku can convince people to try something new, or whether a particular experiment will work with stone-age materials. That's a fresher conflict than most adventure shows traffic in.
Themes
Is Dr. STONE renewed or cancelled?
Working toward renewal
Strong IMDb rating of 8.1 with 41,000+ votes indicates healthy audience reception throughout the run
Search interest at maximum (100/100) and rising, reflecting strong audience engagement with the finale
27,652 active Trakt watchers with steady momentum shows the show retained its audience to the end
9 wins and 24 award nominations reflect strong industry recognition across the series' run
Working against it
Season 4 officially announced and confirmed as the final season of the anime
Third and final cours of Season 4 aired April 2026, completing the series run
Planned ending tied to source manga conclusion, not a performance-driven cancellation
Episode rating dip from 7.9 (Season 3) to 7.7 (Season 4) is minor but a slight downward trajectory
Dr. STONE Season 5 Release Date
There will be no future season. The final part of Season 4 aired in April 2026 and concluded in late May 2026, completing the adaptation of the manga. Any future Dr. Stone content, if it ever materializes, would have to be a new project (a spinoff, OVA, or film) rather than a continuation of the main series. No such project has been announced as of the available data.
Best & worst episodes
Dr. STONE seasons
Season 12019 · 24 ep
- 1. Stone World2019-07-05 · ★ 7.8
- 2. King of the Stone World2019-07-12 · ★ 7.8
- 3. Weapons of Science2019-07-19 · ★ 7.7
- 4. Fire the Smoke Signal2019-07-26 · ★ 7.9
- 5. Stone World The Beginning2019-08-02 · ★ 7.8
- 6. Two Nations of the Stone World2019-08-09 · ★ 7.8
- 7. Where Two Million Years Have Gone2019-08-16 · ★ 7.9
- 8. Stone Road2019-08-23 · ★ 7.8
- 9. Let There Be the Light of Science2019-08-30 · ★ 8.1
- 10. A Flimsy Alliance2019-09-06 · ★ 7.7
- 11. Clear World2019-09-13 · ★ 7.9
- 12. Buddies Back to Back2019-09-20 · ★ 7.9
- 13. Masked Warrior2019-09-27 · ★ 8.1
- 14. Master of Flame2019-10-04 · ★ 7.9
- 15. The Culmination of Two Million Years2019-10-11 · ★ 8.2
- 16. A Tale for the Ages2019-10-18 · ★ 7.9
- 17. A Hundred Nights and a Thousand Skies2019-10-25 · ★ 8.1
- 18. Stone Wars2019-11-01 · ★ 7.9
- 19. To Modernity2019-11-08 · ★ 7.8
- 20. The Age of Energy2019-11-15 · ★ 8.1
- 21. Spartan Crafts Club2019-11-22 · ★ 8.0
- 22. The Treasure2019-11-29 · ★ 7.9
- 23. Wave of Science2019-12-06 · ★ 8.0
- 24. Voices Over Infinite Distance2019-12-13 · ★ 8.4
Stone Wars2021 · 11 ep
- 1. Stone Wars Beginning2021-01-14 · ★ 7.8
- 2. Hot Line2021-01-21 · ★ 7.9
- 3. Call from the Dead2021-01-28 · ★ 8.0
- 4. Full Assault2021-02-04 · ★ 7.8
- 5. Steam Gorilla2021-02-11 · ★ 7.7
- 6. Prison Break2021-02-18 · ★ 7.9
- 7. Secret Mission2021-02-25 · ★ 7.9
- 8. Final Battle2021-03-04 · ★ 8.0
- 9. To Destroy and to Save2021-03-11 · ★ 8.0
- 10. Humanity's Strongest Tag Team2021-03-18 · ★ 8.2
- 11. PROLOGUE OF Dr. STONE2021-03-25 · ★ 8.3
New World2023 · 22 ep
- 1. NEW WORLD MAP2023-04-06 · ★ 7.7
- 2. Greed Equals Justice2023-04-13 · ★ 7.8
- 3. First Contact2023-04-20 · ★ 8.1
- 4. Eyes of Science2023-04-27 · ★ 7.7
- 5. Science Vessel Perseus2023-05-04 · ★ 7.8
- 6. TREASURE BOX2023-05-11 · ★ 7.6
- 7. Ray of Despair, Ray of Hope2023-05-18 · ★ 7.8
- 8. The Trump Card Aboard the Science Vessel2023-05-25 · ★ 7.9
- 9. Beautiful Science2023-06-01 · ★ 7.7
- 10. SCIENCE WARS2023-06-08 · ★ 7.6
- 11. With This Fist, a Miracle2023-06-15 · ★ 8.1
- 12. The Kingdom of Science's Counterattack2023-10-12 · ★ 8.0
- 13. The Medusa's True Face2023-10-19 · ★ 8.2
- 14. Deal Game, Test of Wit2023-10-26 · ★ 7.8
- 15. Battle in Three Dimensions2023-11-02 · ★ 7.8
- 16. Total War2023-11-09 · ★ 7.7
- 17. JOKER2023-11-16 · ★ 7.8
- 18. Flicker of Doom2023-11-23 · ★ 8.1
- 19. LAST MAN STANDING2023-11-30 · ★ 8.4
- 20. FIRST DREAM2023-12-07 · ★ 8.0
- 21. Treasure Island2023-12-14 · ★ 8.0
- 22. BEYOND THE NEW WORLD2023-12-21 · ★ 8.0
Science Future2025 · 37 ep
- 1. RYUSUI VS. SENKU2025-01-09 · ★ 7.3
- 2. SCIENCE JOURNEY2025-01-16 · ★ 7.3
- 3. Light Trap in the Darkness2025-01-23 · ★ 7.6
- 4. Dr. X2025-01-30 · ★ 7.8
- 5. DOCTOR VS. DOCTOR2025-02-06 · ★ 7.5
- 6. SCIENCE IS ELEGANT2025-02-13 · ★ 7.6
- 7. The Two Scientists2025-02-20 · ★ 7.8
- 8. LOCK ON2025-02-27 · ★ 7.7
- 9. Light of Science2025-03-06 · ★ 7.6
- 10. Dirty Roads2025-03-13 · ★ 7.7
- 11. Those Who Know the Rules; Those Who Make Them2025-03-20 · ★ 8.1
- 12. Reunion2025-03-27 · ★ 8.0
- 13. Watching the Same Moon2025-07-10 · ★ 7.6
- 14. EARTH RACE2025-07-17 · ★ 7.3
- 15. The Escape2025-07-24 · ★ 7.6
- 16. Medusa Mechanism2025-07-31 · ★ 7.6
- 17. Sickening Yet Beautiful2025-08-07 · ★ 7.5
- 18. Diamond Heart2025-08-14 · ★ 7.4
- 19. Stone Sanctuary2025-08-21 · ★ 7.5
- 20. What I Once Sought to Destroy2025-08-28 · ★ 8.2
- 21. Our Dr. Stone2025-09-04 · ★ 8.5
- 22. Until We Meet Again2025-09-11 · ★ 8.2
- 23. Scientist, All Alone2025-09-18 · ★ 8.5
- 24. Whole New World2025-09-25 · ★ 8.4
- 25. Future Engine2026-04-02 · ★ 7.8
- 26. Fire2026-04-09 · ★ 7.4
- 27. The Universe Is Written in the Language of Mathematics2026-04-16 · ★ 7.5
- 28. Dawn of the Computer2026-04-23 · ★ 7.5
- 29. The Truth About the Rocket2026-04-30 · ★ 7.9
- 30. Stone to Space2026-05-07
- 31. Unknown Known2026-05-14
- 32. Challengers of Science2026-05-21
- 33. Episode 332026-05-28
- 34. Episode 342026-06-04
- 35. Episode 352026-06-11
- 36. Episode 362026-06-18
- 37. Episode 372026-06-25
Dr. STONE trailer
Dr. STONE cast
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Yusuke Kobayashi
Senku Ishigami (voice)
Makoto Furukawa
Taiju Oki (voice)
Kana Ichinose
Yuzuriha Ogawa (voice)
Manami Numakura
Kohaku (voice)
Gen Sato
Chrome (voice)
Kengo Kawanishi
Asagiri Gen (voice)
Ryota Suzuki
Nanami Ryuusui (voice)
Where to watch Dr. STONE
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Google Play MoviesbuyAI Verdict
Dr. Stone is not being cancelled or renewed -- it is simply ending. Season 4 (Dr. Stone: Science Future) was announced from the start as the final season, and its third and final cours aired in spring 2026, completing the story. There is no further season to expect.
Live signals
27.7K watching on Traktsteady
Verdict updated 2 days ago · based on 2 renewal-signal articles and 5 other mentions
Updated 2026-06-27 · AI-generated analysis
2 renewal-signal · 5 other mentionsKey sources weighed
- Dr. Stone: Science Future Anime's Final Part Debuts in April 2026
NewsAPI:Anime News Network · 2025-12-21cancellation
- Dr. Stone: Science Future Anime's New Promo Video Teases 3rd Part of Season
NewsAPI:Anime News Network · 2025-11-14renewal positive
- Dr. Stone: Science Future Anime's 3rd Part Airs in 2026
NewsAPI:Anime News Network · 2025-09-25renewal positive
Dr. STONE latest news
- Dr. Stone: Science Future Anime's Final Part Debuts on April 2
NewsAPI:Anime News Network · 2026-02-25general
- Dr. Stone: Science Future Anime's Final Part Debuts in April 2026
NewsAPI:Anime News Network · 2025-12-21cancellation
- Dr. Stone: Science Future Anime's New Promo Video Teases 3rd Part of Season
NewsAPI:Anime News Network · 2025-11-14renewal positive
- Dr. Stone: Science Future Anime's 3rd Part Airs in 2026
NewsAPI:Anime News Network · 2025-09-25renewal positive
- Dr. Stone: Science Future Anime's 2nd Part Casts Yuki Sakakihara
NewsAPI:Anime News Network · 2025-07-29general
- Dr. Stone: Science Future Anime's 2nd Part Reveals 2 New Cast Members
NewsAPI:Anime News Network · 2025-06-04general
- Dr. Stone: Science Future Anime's 2nd Part Reveals New Theme Songs, July 10 Debut in Trailer
NewsAPI:Anime News Network · 2025-06-04renewal positive
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Frequently asked
- When does Dr. STONE Season 5 come out?
- Dr. STONE Season 5 has not been confirmed yet.
- Is Dr. STONE renewed or cancelled?
- Dr. Stone is not being cancelled or renewed -- it is simply ending. Season 4 (Dr. Stone: Science Future) was announced from the start as the final season, and its third and final cours aired in spring 2026, completing the story. There is no further season to expect.
- How many seasons of Dr. STONE are there?
- Dr. STONE has aired 4 seasons so far.
- How many episodes of Dr. STONE are there?
- There are 94 episodes of Dr. STONE across 4 seasons.
- Where can I watch Dr. STONE?
- Dr. STONE is available to stream on Netflix, Hulu, Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, Netflix Standard with Ads, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies.
- What is Dr. STONE's IMDb rating?
- Dr. STONE holds an IMDb rating of 8.1/10 from 41,263 votes.