House of the Dragon Season 3: Updates, New Cast Members, and Where to Watch

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Rhaenyra Targaryen, House of the Dragon Season 3 on HBO Max

Waiting to hear news about Season 3 of House of the Dragon? Here’s what we know so far!

Fans of House of the Dragon have been eagerly awaiting news about the hit show’s third season. And while there’s no official release date yet, they have confirmed that the latest season of the franchise has officially wrapped filming and is set to premiere sometime in June of 2026. Thank the old gods and the new!

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The show has proven to be dynamic television, filling the Game of Thrones-shaped void HBO left fans with since its season 1 premiere on August 2, 2022. Since then, major characters have died, plotlines have grown more complex, and the season 2 finale which aired on August 4, 2024, ended with Rhaenyra assembling her arsenal of dragons in preparation for war.

Rhaenyra Targaryen & dragons, House of the Dragon Season 3 on HBO Max

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As tensions build in Westeros, the series will introduce new characters to further support the story:

  • Annie Shapero as Alysanne Blackwood
  • James Norton as Ormund Hightower
  • Dan Fogler as Ser Torrhen Manderly
  • Tommy Flanagan as Ser Roderick Dustin

Other notable additions include Barry Sloane, Tom Cullen, and Joplin Sibtain.

Rhaenyra Targaryen & Alicent Hightower, House of the Dragon Season 3 on HBO Max

Another thing we know to be true is that season 3 of House of the Dragon will consist of 8 episodes, kicking off with the Battle of the Gullet. At this point in the story, the “Greens” and the “Blacks” will finally face off. Season 2 was largely about both of these teams gathering their forces, so reaching the point where they can finally utilize them will set the tone for the rest of the season.

While not much else beyond that has been disclosed, we do know that there will be a season 4. It will be the final season of the series.

Rhaenyra Targaryen & Daemon Targaryen, House of the Dragon Season 3 on HBO Max You May Also Like:Goddess Bless You from Death: Trailer, Cast, Release Date, and More Details

As the penultimate season of House of the Dragon draws near, excitement is at an all-time high. The Targaryens’ position as one of the most powerful dynasties in Westeros have never been more precarious. And with bloodshed, betrayal, and dragons on the horizon, everyone’s fate hangs on a balance.

Who will burn, and who will come out victorious? The race to the crown continues on season 3 of House of The Dragon on HBO Max. Catch up on how the saga is unfolding with seasons 1 and 2, available for streaming on HBO Max.


Source: @HOTDNewsHBO (official X account), Forbes, Economic Times, BBC, Hollywood Reporter, Winter is Coming, Wiki of Thrones

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