Yes, according to unofficial sources, the third season of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power is already in production. Although no official announcement has been made yet, showrunners J.D. Payne and Patrick McKay have confirmed that work is underway behind the scenes.
The Rings of Power, a prequel series, is set thousands of years before J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings trilogy. The series depicts Sauron's rise to power in Middle-earth during the Second Age.
During an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, when asked about the third season of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, the creators said:
“All we can say is, we’re working on it,”
The executive producer, Charlotte Brändström, also mentioned season 3’s arrival in an interview with Radio Times:
“I can’t say much about season three, but I got think there’ll be good news soon,’
Disclaimer: This is a speculation-based copy. The information in this article can change per the official announcement made by the publication house.
When can we expect The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season 3 to release?
Judging by the release schedule of the last two seasons of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, season 3 could drop in August or September 2026, after a two-year gap. Season one premiered on September 1, 2022, and season two arrived on August 29, 2024.
However, the final release date depends on the renewal decisions made by the creators and the streaming platform. Considering how season 2 has paved the way for a possible season 3, it's safe to say that the third season will bring another captivating storyline to our screens soon.
Where will The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season 3 pick up the plot from?
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season 3 will pick up the storyline exactly where season 2 has just left off. In the season 2 finale, we see Sauron at his strongest, having gained control of the Nine Rings of Men and united the orcish army under his command.
After his confrontation with Galadriel, Sauron, in the form of Annatar, stands with Feanor's hammer and is ready to forge the One Ring. With Celebrimbor now dead, he will need to create the ring himself, staying true to the books.
In J.R.R. Tolkien's work, Sauron forges the ring in the fires of Mordor, while much of Middle-earth opposes him.
In the final scene of episode 8 of season 2, we see the elves, weakened by the siege of Eregion, with their numbers greatly reduced. Under the leadership of Elrond and Gil-galad, they have recovered from the ordeal and are ready to fight the Dark Lord once again. In season 3, we expect the allies to gather and make another attempt to bring Sauron down.
Who will be the cast of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season 3?
It is too early to confirm who will be returning after season 2. We do know that some of the cast of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power changed between seasons 1 and 2, so there are chances for changes in the third season.
For now, we can safely assume that the main cast will return. Here's a list of expected returning cast members:
- Charlie Vickers as Sauron
- Morfydd Clark as Galadriel
- Robert Aramayo as Elrond
- Benjamin Walker as Gil-galad
- Daniel Weyman as Gandalf
- Sophia Nomvete as Disa
- Owain Arthur as Durin IV
- Kevin Eldon as Narvi
- Lloyd Owen as Elendil
- Maxim Baldry as Isildur
- Trystan Gravelle as Pharazôn
- Cynthia Addai-Robinson as Míriel
- Ismael Cruz Córdova as Arondir
- Tyroe Muhafidin as Theo
- Markella Kavenagh as Elanor "Nori" Brandyfoot
- Megan Richards as Poppy Proudfellow
- Ciarán Hinds as the Dark Wizard
- Ema Horvath as Eärien
- Leon Wadham as Kemen
- Rory Kinnear as Tom Bombadil
If you still haven’t watched The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, you can tune into Prime Video, where both previous seasons are available.
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