Readers are eagerly awaiting Spy x Family Chapter 139-2 as the story ended on an extremely surprising cliffhanger. In the recent installment, we see how Loid Forger is temporarily sidelined due to his injuries; Fiona Frost and Anya have taken center stage in the hospital. And now that Anya is pushing her telepathic abilities beyond their limits, there is a major hint that there is a possible connection with Donovan himself.
According to official sources, it has been confirmed that Spy x Family Chapter 139-2 is going to be released on Sunday, August 16, 2026. This manga is currently following a bi-weekly schedule, and below is the list of release timings based on major regions around the world:
- Pacific Time (PT): 8:00 AM, Sunday, August 16
- Eastern Time (ET): 11:00 AM, Sunday, August 16
- British Summer Time (BST): 4:00 PM, Sunday, August 16
- Central European Summer Time (CEST): 5:00 PM, Sunday, August 16
- Indian Standard Time (IST): 8:30 PM, Sunday, August 16
- Japan Standard Time (JST): 12:00 AM, Monday, August 17
The latest chapter of Spy x Family will be available to read for free on Shueisha Manga Plus and Viz Media.
Recap for Chapter 139-1

In the previous installment, we saw how Loid was hospitalized, but in this one he tried to answer Fiona's call, only to be dragged back into his room by nurses. Meanwhile, we see how she tried to infiltrate the ward and gets to know that Donovan Desmond had come to visit the former Prime Minister with the former director of the hospital. This meeting was undoubtedly mysterious, and it ended up deepening the mystery around Donovan's motives.
At the same time, Anya read Fiona's thoughts and tried to locate Donovan herself. Initially, being a child, she tried to bypass the guards by disguising herself as a patient. When that plan did not work, Anya tried to position herself above the room Donovan is in and tried to push her limits with her telepathic powers. The chapter ended on a cliffhanger as she had a major shock, but there is no explanation as to what happened to her.
What to expect from Spy x Family Chapter 139-2? (Speculative)

Looking at the cliffhanger of the recent chapter, fans could expect the following from Spy x Family Chapter 139-2:
- Anya finally hears Donovan's thoughts: The biggest question heading into Spy x Family Chapter 139-2 is whether Anya will successfully read Donovan's mind. Since she has never clearly identified his mental voice before, fans believe she may finally establish a direct psychic link.
- Donovan may sense another telepath nearby: One popular theory suggests Donovan is attempting to read the unconscious Chapman's mind for hidden information. If that's true, Anya's own telepathy in Spy x Family Chapter 139-2 could interfere with his powers. Many fans believe the strange energy surrounding Anya wasn't simply caused by overexertion, but by two psychic abilities colliding.
- The mystery behind Chapman's role may deepen: The previous chapter confirmed that Chapman played a significant role in starting the previous war and that Donovan owed him a great debt. Spy x Family Chapter 139-2 could finally reveal why Donovan risked such a secretive hospital visit and whether Chapman still possesses information capable of influencing Ostania's political future.
In the end, whether Anya uncovers Donovan's secrets or accidentally exposes herself, the next installment could mark a major turning point for Operation Strix.