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Amazon's Second Age prequel to The Lord of the Rings, following Galadriel, Elrond and the forging of the Rings of Power as Sauron rises.
- Creators
- J.D. Payne · Patrick McKay
- Stars
- Morfydd Clark · Charlie Vickers · Robert Aramayo
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Streaming The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power: Prime Video only
The Rings of Power Season 3 streams exclusively on Prime Video in the US, with all 8 episodes releasing across three Wednesdays: four episodes on November 11, two more on November 18, and the two-episode finale on November 25, 2026. A Prime membership (or the standalone Prime Video plan) is required — there is no separate add-on or cable option.
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- Episodes aired
- 0 of 8
- Episodes
- 8
- Premiere
- Nov 11, 2026
- Finale
- Nov 25, 2026
- Based on
- J.R.R. Tolkien's Second Age appendices
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power episodes 8
The Rings of Power Season 3 episode schedule releases all 8 episodes across three Wednesdays rather than one per week: episodes 1-4 on November 11, episodes 5-6 on November 18, and the two-episode finale on November 25, 2026 — all exclusively on Prime Video.
Season 3 · 8 episodes · 0 aired · Nov 11, 2026 to Nov 25, 2026
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Episode titles have not been announced yet; Wikipedia’s own episode table still lists them as TBA, so none are guessed here. This page will be updated once Amazon or Prime Video publishes them.
Our Take: Why the Three-Wednesday Drop Matters
Amazon is splitting the difference between a weekly drip and a full-season dump: four episodes land together on November 11 so the premiere feels like an event, then the pace slows to two episodes a week for the back half. That’s a different rhythm than Seasons 1 and 2, which released one episode at a time, and it’s close to the batch model HBO used for Lanterns — it means the biggest spoiler risk window is opening weekend rather than spread across two months. Check our Season 3 trailer breakdown for a closer look at what the footage gives away.
Season 3 picks up the war between the Elves and Sauron that Season 2 left unresolved, with Simon Pegg’s Balrog and Jamie Campbell Bower’s live-action debut as Celeborn among the season’s biggest new additions. Amazon ordered the show for up to five seasons before it ever premiered, so Season 3 isn’t a climax — it’s the midpoint of a much longer plan. Prime Video is included free with a standard Amazon Prime membership — see our genre streaming guide for how it stacks up against Max, Disney+ and Crunchyroll on price.
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power cast 11
- Morfydd ClarkGaladriel
- Charlie VickersSauron
- Robert AramayoElrond
- Daniel WeymanGandalf (the Istar)
- Cynthia Addai-RobinsonMíriel
- Lloyd OwenElendil
- Benjamin WalkerGil-galad
- Jamie Campbell BowerCeleborn (new)
- Eddie MarsanThrain (new)
- Zubin VarlaKhamûl (new)
- Simon PeggThe Balrog (voice, new)
- Showrunners
- J.D. Payne, Patrick McKay
- Executive producers
- J.D. Payne, Patrick McKay, Lindsey Weber, Justin Doble, Kate Hazell
- Studio
- Amazon MGM Studios
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power trivia 3
- Trivia
Simon Pegg voices the Balrog this season, a casting choice Amazon confirmed in its own Season 3 press release rather than at a convention panel. Source
- Trivia
Jamie Campbell Bower joins the cast as Celeborn, Galadriel's husband from Tolkien's books, who had not appeared on-screen in the first two seasons. Source
- Trivia
Amazon ordered The Rings of Power for up to five seasons before Season 1 even premiered in 2022, making Season 3 the midpoint of the planned story. Source
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Frequently Asked Questions
When does The Rings of Power Season 3 come out?
Season 3 premieres November 11, 2026 on Prime Video, with episodes 1 through 4 landing that day.
How many episodes does The Rings of Power Season 3 have?
8 episodes, released in three batches: four on November 11, two on November 18, and the two-episode finale on November 25, 2026.
Where can I watch The Rings of Power Season 3?
Exclusively on Prime Video in the US — it requires a Prime membership or the standalone Prime Video subscription. No other service carries it.
Is The Rings of Power releasing weekly or all at once?
Neither. Season 3 drops in three batches on three separate Wednesdays rather than one episode a week or the full season at once.
Who plays the Balrog in The Rings of Power Season 3?
Simon Pegg voices the Balrog, a new addition to the cast confirmed in Amazon’s official Season 3 announcement.
