Picture: Pokémon Horizons: Season 3: Rising Hope – Netflix
The fourth and final part of Pokémon Horizons Season 3 is coming to Netflix on September 18, 2026. The arrival of the final episodes marks a potential landmark moment for the Pokémon anime, with rumors circulating that after 29 years of weekly episodes, the series will shift to a seasonal format after the release of the upcoming tenth-generation games.
The first season introduced the characters of Liko and Roy, who take over as the series’ protagonists from Ash Ketchum. The pair traveled with the Rising Volt Tacklers, but in the second season, they decided to improve their Pokémon training and learn more about their Pokémon companions.
The new series takes place a year after the events of season 2, as Liko and Roy re-establish a now leaderless Rising Volt Tacklers. Joining them on their journey are Roy’s new yellow Lucario, Dot, an expert intel gatherer, and Ult, who declares himself Roy’s rival.
When is Pokémon Horizons: Season 3: Rising Hope part 4 coming to Netflix?
We can confirm that the fourth and final part of Pokémon Horizons: Season 3: Rising Hope will be released on Netflix on September 18, 2026.
The date has yet to be revealed on the Netflix app, but it is confirmed in Netflix’s September 2026 slate.
How many episodes can we expect to see on Netflix?
As part 4 concludes the series, the remaining 13 episodes will be released on Netflix
| Episode | Title |
|---|---|
| 35 | Operation Infiltration! |
| 36 | Battle for the Six Heroes! |
| 37 | Strong Bonds, Can’t Lose! |
| 38 | The Training Royale! |
| 39 | Dot and Quaxwell Step it Up! |
| 40 | Destiny of the Black Rayquaza |
| 41 | Hamber’s Moonlight Battle |
| 42 | A Surprise Reunion |
| 43 | Lucario’s Challenge! |
| 44 | The Final Battle Is Near |
| 45 | One Step Closer |
| 46 | The Core Awakens |
| 47 | Stellar Finale |
The Pokémon anime format rumored for a landmark change
Netflix has been the home of Pokémon for several years, but a landmark change may be on the way for the anime series.
While it has not been officially confirmed by the Pokémon Company or Netflix, rumors have surfaced online that after 29 years and 1361 episodes, weekly releases of the Pokémon anime are coming to an end. Instead, Pokémon will reportedly be taking a leaf out of One Piece’s book, and with the release of the tenth-generation Pokémon game, the new anime series will shift to a seasonal format.
This means that instead of the dozens of episodes fans are accustomed to every year, there will be a limited number of episodes, likely between 12 and 26.
Pokémon Anime Leak
End of an era: Pokémon Horizons will be the final weekly Pokémon anime.
Starting in Gen 10, the Pokémon anime will be seasonal with a shorter fixed number of episodes.
Information via @Mootmonthly who has proven as a very reliable source pic.twitter.com/qGMAJE6MjC
— Centro LEAKS (@CentroLeaks) August 16, 2026
So, while the future of the Pokémon anime remains to be seen, we’d certainly expect to see it land on Netflix.
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