A new anime titled "Dr.STONE TERRAFORMING" is in production, Famitsu reported on October 10, 2026, citing the project's press release. It adapts "TERRAFORMING," a sequel story set after the end of the main story and collected in volume 27 of the original manga.
The project was announced at STONE FES.2026, a finale event held to mark the conclusion of the "Dr.STONE" TV anime series. Animate Times reports that the event took place on October 10 at Yokohama BUNTAI.
An announcement PV was shown on a large screen at the venue and has been posted on the TOHO animation YouTube channel. In it, violent lightning and a storm break over the record of scientific crafting that Senku and the others have built up, and the title "TERRAFORMING" appears alongside a line from Senku newly recorded for the video.
The TV series finale aired on June 25, 2026. The first season began in July 2019, and the fourth and final season, "Dr.STONE SCIENCE FUTURE," started in January 2025 and was broadcast as three split cours.
The press release also carries comments from the manga's creators. Original writer Riichiro Inagaki said the anime had adapted the manga through to its final chapter, which left him deeply moved, and that there is nevertheless still more of the story to come. Artist Boichi said he was glad to share the news with fans and asked them to look forward to further announcements. Famitsu says details on the new anime will come in a follow-up announcement.