The wait for the next episode of Dr. Stone Science Future is almost over. The final season of Senku’s adventure is now airing, and fans are excited to see how the Kingdom of Science builds its rocket to the moon. The first episode of Part 3 dropped on April 2, 2026, and it changed everything with a major twist from Why-Man. Here is everything you need to know about when Episode 2 arrives, where to watch it, and what happened in the opening episode.
Episode 2 Release Date and Time
Dr. Stone Science Future Part 3 Episode 2 is scheduled to release on Thursday, April 9, 2026. The episode follows the weekly broadcast schedule on Crunchyroll. For most fans around the world, the release time is set for 7:00 AM Pacific Daylight Time (PDT).
The release times for different regions are:
- United States (PDT): 7:00 AM on April 9
- United States (EDT): 10:00 AM on April 9
- Canada (EDT): 10:00 AM on April 9
- United Kingdom (GMT): 2:00 PM on April 9
- India (IST): 7:30 PM on April 9
- Australia (AEST): 11:00 PM on April 9
- New Zealand (NZST): 1:00 AM on April 10
Japanese television audiences get the episode earlier in the day. It airs on Tokyo MX and other local networks at 10:00 PM JST on April 9.
Where to Stream the New Episode
Crunchyroll is the main streaming home for Dr. Stone Science Future Part 3. The platform carries the episode for viewers in North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceonia, the Middle East, CIS countries, and India.
Fans in selected Asian regions can also watch the episode on the Ani-One Asia YouTube Channel. However, you need a premium membership to access the content there. Bilibili is another option for viewers in Asia.
Previous parts of Dr. Stone are available on Netflix and Hulu in some countries, but those services usually get new episodes much later. For the fastest release, Crunchyroll is the best choice.
Recap of Part 3 Episode 1
The first episode of this final part started with high energy. Senku and Dr. Xeno are now working together. The team successfully built a jet engine, showing fast progress on their technology. The group is getting closer to solving the mystery of the worldwide petrification.
The biggest surprise came from Why-Man. For a long time, this mysterious entity only broadcast the word “WHY” across the planet. But in the Season 4 Part 3 premiere, the message suddenly changed. Why-Man asked a terrifying new question: “Do you want to die?” This unexpected shift left Senku and his friends shocked. The crew on the Perseus ship now has to deal with this new threat while trying to reach the moon.
What to Expect in Episode 2
Dr. Stone Science Future Part 3 Episode 2 will likely focus on the team’s reaction to Why-Man‘s new message. Senku is known for staying calm in bad situations. Viewers can expect him to come up with a logical explanation or a plan to answer this new challenge.
The episode may also show the group returning to Ishigami Village. Several key characters like Ruri were petrified about seven years ago. Now that the science team has better technology and allies, they might finally revive their old friends. The mission to build the rocket is still the main goal, but Why-Man‘s warning has made everything more urgent.
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About the Final Season
Dr. Stone Science Future is the fourth and final season of the anime. The story comes from the original manga by Riichiro Inagaki and Boichi, which ran from March 2017 to March 2022.
The final season is split into three parts. Part 1 started in January 2025, and Part 2 aired in July 2025. TMS Entertainment is the studio behind the animation. Shuhei Matsushita is directing the series.
Part 3 covers the remaining chapters of the manga. The story follows Senku and the Kingdom of Science as they finish the “Moon Mission.” They need to launch a rocket into space and find out who turned all of humanity into stone thousands of years ago.
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