BELLEVUE, Wash. — Oct. 9, 2025 — Today, The Pokémon Company International announced that “Pokémon Horizons: Season 3—Rising Hope,” the next new season of the popular Pokémon animated series, will premiere in the U.S. on Jan. 6, 2026, exclusively on Netflix. Season 3 will follow Liko, Roy and their partner Pokémon a year after the events in Laqua as they set off on more adventures with new friends across different regions, chasing after the mysterious pink mist and rebuilding the Rising Volt Trackers. Additional episodes for “Pokémon Horizons: Season 3—Rising Hope” will release in the future.
“Pokémon Horizons: The Series” originally debuted in 2024 as the first new mainline Pokémon animated series in over 25 years, featuring all-new characters and storylines. In the U.S., the hit animated series' first two seasons both ranked within the Top 10 Kids Series on Netflix for multiple weeks upon releasing and have since continued to capture the attention of fans with new waves of content featuring action-packed adventures and endearing characters.
“Since its debut, ‘Pokémon Horizons: The Series’ has continued to capture the spirit of adventure, exploration and friendship that are intrinsic parts of the Pokémon brand and further immerse fans in the world of Pokémon,” said Taito Okiura, vice president of marketing and media for The Pokémon Company International. “Animation programming continues to propel the Pokémon franchise forward, with ‘Pokémon Horizons: Season 3—Rising Hope’ expected to keep the brand fresh and engaging with more journeys, characters and of course, Pokémon.”
“Pokémon Horizons: Season 3—Rising Hope” Synopsis:
It’s been one year since the events in Laqua left the Rising Volt Tacklers without a leader and a way forward, but a mysterious pink mist that harms Pokémon spurs Liko and Roy into action! Both Trainers have gained confidence and strength alongside their Pokémon, including Roy’s newest friend, a yellow Lucario capable of Mega Evolution. They’re joined by Dot, an intel-gathering expert, and Ult, a brash young Trainer who considers Roy his rival. Determined to rebuild the Rising Volt Tacklers and fulfill a promise made in Laqua, Liko, Roy, and friends are training harder than ever as they take on the Explorers and forge a new path!
Fans can find an all-new trailer for the third season of “Pokémon Horizons: The Series” for a closer look at the adventures ahead. Trainers in the U.S. can get ready for the third season by catching up on the latest “Pokémon Horizons: The Series” episodes, with complete first and second seasons available now on Netflix.
Future updates on “Pokémon Horizons: The Series” can be found on Netflix and at Pokemon.com/Horizons.
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The Pokémon Company International, a subsidiary of The Pokémon Company in Japan, manages the property outside of Asia and is responsible for brand management, licensing and marketing, the Pokémon Trading Card Game, the animated TV series, home entertainment, and the official Pokémon website. Pokémon was launched in Japan in 1996 and today is one of the most popular children’s entertainment properties in the world. For more information, visit www.pokemon.com.