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In short: The Rings of Power season 3 has been streaming on Prime Video since 11 November 2026. Episodes 1 to 4 arrived at launch, episodes 5 and 6 follow on 18 November and the finale with episodes 7 and 8 on 25 November. The season jumps right into the war between Sauron and the Elves and shows Sauron forging the One Ring.
Three rings for the Elven-kings, seven for the Dwarf-lords, nine for mortal men and now, finally, the one to rule them all. After two seasons of intrigue, ring-making and false friends, The Rings of Power has arrived where we have all been waiting: at the One Ring.
Here you will find everything about the third season at a glance: release dates, story, cast and my tips for your series night. Everything to go with it is waiting in our The Rings of Power collection.
When does The Rings of Power season 3 start?
Season 3 launched on Wednesday, 11 November 2026, on Prime Video. The eight episodes are released in three batches: episodes 1 to 4 arrived at launch, episodes 5 and 6 follow a week later on 18 November. The finale with episodes 7 and 8 airs on 25 November 2026.
Unlike season 2, you do not have to wait weeks for the ending. After two weeks the whole season is out and you can binge it by the last weekend of November at the latest.
What is season 3 about?
The third season jumps forward in time, into the climax of the war between Sauron and the Elves in the Second Age. Eregion has fallen and Sauron's real goal still lies ahead: in the fires of Barad-dûr, he forges the One Ring.
Middle-earth is now on the brink. The Nazgûl roam the land and the Dwarves retreat to Khazad-dûm. Lindon and Rivendell are protected by the three Elven rings, while Númenor faces civil war. Gandalf, meanwhile, is travelling through Rhûn and getting closer to his destiny as a wizard.
If you follow the Dwarves' story, you will find yourself in front of the gates of Moria again and again this season. Those very gates with the famous inscription "Speak friend and enter" are on the Doors of Durin tote bag. And for anyone who needs a Dwarven entrance at home, there is the Speak Friend & Enter doormat.
Cast: who is in season 3?
Charlie Vickers returns as Sauron, Morfydd Clark as Galadriel. Robert Aramayo (Elrond), Benjamin Walker (Gil-galad), Owain Arthur (Durin IV), Ismael Cruz Córdova (Arondir), Maxim Baldry (Isildur), Cynthia Addai-Robinson (Míriel) and Lloyd Owen (Elendil) are among those expected back.
New to the cast is Jamie Campbell Bower as Celeborn, Galadriel's husband, whom many fans have been waiting for since season 1. And one very special guest has been given a voice: Simon Pegg voices a Balrog.
For everyone rooting for the Elves this season: when Galadriel and Elrond await the siege in Lindon, tea tastes best from the Elven mug with its silver Elven emblem. If you would rather wear the Elves, pick the Elven leaf T-shirt.
Will there be a season 4?
A fourth season has not been officially confirmed yet. There are reports that five seasons are planned, but Amazon has not announced anything so far. As soon as there is news, you will read it here.
Until then, it is worth looking back: when the series is set compared to the films and in which order to watch everything, I explain in my post on the Lord of the Rings order. The Rings of Power is set thousands of years before The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings.
How to celebrate the new season at home
Four episodes at launch and a finale on 25 November deserve a proper Middle-earth night. My tip for your series night:
The Middle-earth map fleece blanket belongs on the sofa, so you always know where the episode is set. For the dark side there is the One Ring fleece blanket. For your first cup of tea, I recommend the Sauron's Ring heat-changing mug. Cold, it shows Sauron with the Ring inscription. Pour in hot tea and the Eye of Sauron and the One Ring appear. It does not get more fitting for ring-forging than that.
A knitted sweater helps on cold November evenings, for example the One Ring To Rule Them All knitted sweater or the Tree of Gondor knitted sweater for everyone hoping for Númenor and Elendil.
If you want to own the Ring yourself, get the One Ring replica or the One Ring in a jewellery display. I have collected even more ideas for cosy evenings in Middle-earth in my post on a Hobbit hole at home.
The Rings of Power season 3 FAQ
When is The Rings of Power season 3 out?
The Rings of Power season 3 has been streaming on Prime Video since 11 November 2026, and the first four episodes are already online.
How many episodes does season 3 have?
Season 3 has eight episodes. Episodes 1 to 4 are released on 11 November, 5 and 6 on 18 November and the finale with 7 and 8 on 25 November 2026.
Where can I watch The Rings of Power season 3?
The series streams exclusively on Prime Video and is included in a Prime subscription.
Is the One Ring forged in season 3?
Yes, Sauron forges the One Ring in Barad-dûr in season 3. With that, the series tells the moment that becomes the backstory of The Lord of the Rings.
Do you need to have seen seasons 1 and 2?
Yes, it is worth it. Season 3 builds directly on Sauron's deception as Annatar and the fall of Eregion from season 2.
Now: Middle-earth awaits
Whether you are hoping for Galadriel, trembling with the Dwarves or secretly rooting for Sauron: November belongs to Middle-earth. Everything for your series night is waiting in our The Rings of Power collection and our Lord of the Rings merch.
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