Pokémon Horizons: The Series Season 3 Release Date Announced for Netflix Worldwide

Pokémon Horizons: The Series continues its journey with the much-anticipated Season 3, as The Pokémon Company and Netflix officially announce a global premiere date.

The new season, titled 'Pokémon Horizons: The Series – Rising Hope,' is set to debut on Netflix worldwide beginning January 6, 2026. Launched as the latest chapter in the Pokémon anime saga, Pokémon Horizons has quickly become a staple for fans eager to explore new characters and stories outside the long-standing adventures of Ash Ketchum.

Developed and produced by The Pokémon Company, the series introduces audiences to fresh protagonists Liko and Roy.

Since its initial debut, Pokémon Horizons: The Series has attracted considerable attention for its evolving narrative and innovative ties to Nintendo's mainline Pokémon titles. Building on the momentum of its previous seasons, Season 3—Rising Hope—picks up one year after the dramatic events of Season 2.

Liko and Roy, the series’ central duo, embark on new adventures across the Pokémon world, expanding the anime’s scope and connection to core franchise games.

The upcoming season is set to feature the highly requested Mega Evolution mechanic, providing fans with anime renditions of one of the most popular features from the main Pokémon games on Nintendo Switch.

This narrative direction also marks a direct tie-in with the anticipated Pokémon Legends Z-A, further bridging the gap between animated content and Nintendo’s ever-expanding hardware ecosystem. In an official statement, representatives from The Pokémon Company celebrated the series' ongoing success and highlighted their partnership with Netflix as a key driver for bringing Pokémon Horizons: The Series to a broader global audience.

The collaboration with Netflix has enabled the Pokémon anime to reach millions of households through the popular streaming platform, supporting both long-time fans and newcomers alike. Since its inception, Pokémon has grown into one of the most iconic entertainment properties in the world.

The franchise has consistently achieved impressive sales milestones, with Nintendo Switch titles such as Pokémon Sword and Shield and Pokémon Scarlet and Violet collectively reaching tens of millions of units sold globally.

Pokémon Horizons: The Series further extends the brand’s reach, bringing key innovations from Nintendo’s gaming hardware and digital content, including the Nintendo eShop, into the audiovisual space. Fans and viewers can look forward to discovering new Pokémon, witnessing first-time anime appearances of Mega Evolution, and exploring a storyline that merges seamlessly with the latest lore introduced in Pokémon Legends Z-A.

The global launch of Pokémon Horizons: The Series Season 3—Rising Hope on Netflix January 6, 2026, marks another milestone for The Pokémon Company, promising a fresh evolution of the anime series for audiences worldwide. For ongoing updates on Pokémon Horizons, Nintendo Switch releases, and more news directly from The Pokémon Company, keep an eye on official announcements and Nintendo Direct presentations.

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