Lord Of The Rings: Rings Of Power Season 3: Release date, episode schedule, where to watch and storyline

Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power Season 3 will be released on Amazon Prime Video on November 11, 2026. The season will continue the story of Middle earth five years after the fall of Eregion. Sauron will take a step closer to his goal of taking control of Middle-earth as he tries to create the One Ring. The new season will also introduce new characters like Celeborn, Anarion, Khamûl and Marnûkh. The season will consist of eight episodes.

The series continues the story of the Second Age of Middle-earth. It is based on the works of J.R.R. Tolkien. The third season of Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power was confirmed by Amazon Prime Video after season two released in August 2024.

The series is about the kingdoms of Middle-earth as they face the rising threat of Sauron. It is set long before Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings and Hobbit films. The first season was about the introduction of Sauron and the start of the ring-forging process. Season two showed the effects of Sauron's plans on the Elves and other kingdoms.

Rings of Power Season 3 release date, episode schedule and where to watch

The third season will be released on Amazon Prime Video on November 11, 2026 and will consist of eight episodes.

• Episode 1-4: November 11, 2026
• Episode 5-6: November 18, 2026
• Episode 7-8 (Finale): November 25, 2026

The last two episodes will be released one day before Thanksgiving in the United States. All episodes will be available to watch on Prime Video.

Rings of Power Season 3 storyline

The storyline will centre around the War of the Elves and Sauron. Sauron's armies have grown stronger and there are only a few free strongholds remaining. Sauron will work hard from his completed tower of Barad-dûr to create the One Ring. He currently has the Nine Rings for Men and plans to spread them throughout Middle-earth.

The free peoples of Middle-earth like Dwarves, Elves, Men and Wizards will need to band together to stop Sauron from taking control of all life. The Nazgûl will also be introduced in this season. This group will receive Sauron's Nine Rings. They are also known as Nazgnagôl. This is from the Black Speech language meaning ‘Rings-servants’.

Rings of Power Season 3 trailer

Watch the trailer here!