House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 3 release date: When and where to watch, plot, and what to expect

House of the Dragon Season 3 is set to return with another action-packed episode as the brutal Targaryen civil war intensifies. Following the dramatic events of Episode 2, fans are eagerly waiting to see what happens next in the battle for the Iron Throne.

The fantasy drama, based on George R.R. Martin's Fire & Blood, continues to follow the bloody conflict between Team Black and Team Green. In India, the series is streaming on JioHotstar, with new episodes releasing every week.

House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 3 India release date and time

House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 3 will premiere in India on Monday, July 6, 2026, on JioHotstar.


The episode will release alongside its global premiere on HBO, where it airs on Sunday, July 5 at 9 pm ET in the United States.

What to expect from Episode 3

The new episode is expected to deal with the fallout from the shocking events of Episode 2 as the war between the rival Targaryen factions grows even more violent.

The official preview hints that Rhaenyra Targaryen faces increasing pressure as she struggles with the responsibilities of ruling while preparing for the next phase of the conflict. The civil war is expected to escalate further, bringing new alliances, betrayals and major battles.

The season has already delivered several shocking moments, including the deaths of key characters, setting a darker tone for the episodes ahead.

House of the Dragon Season 3 episode release schedule

Season 3 consists of eight episodes, with one new episode releasing every week.

Episode	India release date
Episode 1	June 22, 2026
Episode 2	June 29, 2026
Episode 3	July 6, 2026
Episode 4	July 13, 2026
Episode 5	July 20, 2026
Episode 6	July 27, 2026
Episode 7	August 3, 2026
Episode 8 (Finale)	August 10, 2026

Where to watch House of the Dragon Season 3 in India

Indian viewers can stream House of the Dragon Season 3 exclusively on JioHotstar. New episodes arrive every Monday following their US broadcast on HBO.

About House of the Dragon Season 3

Created by Ryan Condal and based on George R.R. Martin's novel Fire & Blood, House of the Dragon serves as a prequel to Game of Thrones. Set nearly 200 years before the original series, it chronicles the rise and fall of House Targaryen and the devastating civil war known as the Dance of the Dragons.

Season 3 picks up after the explosive events of Season 2 and promises larger dragon battles, shifting political alliances and devastating betrayals as Team Black and Team Green continue their fight for the Iron Throne.