The Apothecary Diaries Season 3 and Movie: Every Confirmed Date
The Apothecary Diaries has a very busy few months ahead: season 3 is airing now, a theatrical film opens in December, and the second half of the season is already dated for spring. Here is everything that is confirmed, in the order it happens.
Season 3 Part 1: airing since October 2, 2026
Season 3 premiered on October 2, 2026, animated again by OLM, and is streaming on Crunchyroll with new episodes weekly. Like season 2, it is split into two parts, so this run will stop at a mid-season break rather than a true finale.
The Apothecary Diaries movie: December 11, 2026
The first film, Gekijōban Kusuriya no Hitorigoto: Bohi no Hihō, opens in Japanese cinemas on December 11, 2026. It is produced by Toho Animation Studio and directed by Norihiro Naganuma, who directed the TV series, which is a good sign for consistency. An international release date has not been announced yet.
Season 3 Part 2: April 2027
The second half of season 3 is set for April 2027, so there will be a short gap over winter, filled nicely by the film.
Where to start if you are new
- Watch season 1 (24 episodes) and season 2 (24 episodes) in order. There are no filler arcs to skip.
- Then watch season 3 Part 1 as it airs.
- Watch the movie when it reaches your country. Its place in the story has not been fully confirmed yet, so we will update this section when it is.
Why it keeps getting more seasons
Maomao is one of the easiest anime leads to like: a sharp, slightly odd apothecary who would rather test a poison than gossip at court. Each episode works as a small mystery, but the palace politics build slowly underneath. That mix makes it one of the best shows to recommend to people who do not usually watch anime.
Quick FAQ
Is the movie an original story? The studio has not given full story details yet. We will update this post when an official synopsis is released.
Where can I watch season 3? Crunchyroll streams it in most regions.
Sources: official Apothecary Diaries anime announcements and Crunchyroll listings, checked November 5, 2026.
