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The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power 2026 (season 3): U.S. release date and where to watch

Middle-earth's Second Age reaches the War of the Elves and Sauron.

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Is there a new The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power episode today?

Yes. The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power episode 1, "The Life of Celeborn" comes out today, Wednesday, November 11, 2026, on Prime Video.

Quick answer · Season 3

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 3 premiered on November 11, 2026 on Prime Video and has 8 episodes.

Episode 1, "The Life of Celeborn", is tonight.

The finale is Wednesday, November 25, 2026.

When does The Rings of Power season 3 come out?

The Rings of Power season 3 premieres on Prime Video on November 11, 2026 with the first four episodes, then episodes 5-6 on November 18 and the final two on November 25, in more than 240 countries and territories.

Source: Amazon, Screen Rant (schedule); checked October 23, 2026.

U.S. premiere
November 11, 2026
Where
Prime Video
Time
Not announced
Episodes
8
Finale
November 25, 2026
Based on a book? YesThe Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power is based on The Lord of the Rings by J. R. R. Tolkien.See the book and reading order →

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Where to watch The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 3 in the U.S.

Where to watch The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 3 in the U.S.
WhereHowWhenNotes
Prime Video Streaming, weeklySubscription – Four episodes Nov. 11, then two on Nov. 18 and two on Nov. 25 [2][3]

Season 3 episode schedule

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 3 U.S. episode schedule
Ep. Title U.S. date Time Status
1 The Life of Celeborn [3][1] Time not announced Next
2 Istar [3][1] Time not announced Announced
3 Halls of Honor [3][1] Time not announced Announced
4 Gothmog [3][1] Time not announced Announced
5 Triangle of Sadness [3][1] Time not announced Announced
6 Mairon [3][1] Time not announced Announced
7 Amon Amarth [3][1] Time not announced Announced
8 The One Ring [3][1] Time not announced Announced

Dates are U.S. dates. Broadcast times are the network's national slot; your local station may differ.

About The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power

The Rings of Power is Prime Video's Second Age drama, set thousands of years before Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings. Season 3 jumps several years past season 2 to the height of the War of the Elves and Sauron. All eight episodes arrive within two weeks: four on November 11, two on November 18 and two on November 25, 2026. Prime Video has also renewed the series for a fourth season.

Season 3: The season jumps forward several years from season 2 to the height of the War of the Elves and Sauron. Eight episodes arrive between November 11 and November 25, 2026.

  • Originally from: Prime Video (first aired September 2, 2022)
  • Official site: amazon.com
  • Cast: Morfydd Clark (Galadriel), Charlie Vickers (Sauron), Robert Aramayo (Elrond), Owain Arthur (Durin IV), Sophia Nomvete (Disa), Benjamin Walker (Gil-galad), Daniel Weyman (Gandalf)

All seasons

Season 3

Airing now

The season jumps forward several years from season 2 to the height of the War of the Elves and Sauron. Eight episodes arrive between November 11 and November 25, 2026.

Prime Video

Season 2

Streaming

Season 2 aired from 2024-08-29 to 2024-10-03.

Prime Video

Common questions

When does The Rings of Power season 3 come out?

Wednesday, November 11, 2026, on Prime Video, with the first four episodes.

How many episodes are in The Rings of Power season 3?

Eight. Four arrive on November 11, two on November 18 and the last two on November 25.

What is season 3 about?

It takes place several years after season 2, at the height of the War of the Elves and Sauron.

Will there be a season 4 of The Rings of Power?

Yes. Prime Video renewed the series for a fourth season in May 2026. No date has been announced.

Where can I watch The Rings of Power?

Only on Prime Video, which has all seasons.

When is the next episode of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power?

Episode 1, "The Life of Celeborn", of season 3 is tonight on Prime Video.

When was the first episode of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 3?

Season 3 episode 1 premiered on Wednesday, November 11, 2026 on Prime Video.

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Sources

We check each date against the sources below. If they disagree, we say so rather than picking one.

  1. The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power schedule and episode data
    TVmaze (CC BY-SA) Data Retrieved
  2. The Rings of Power season 3
    Wikipedia Publisher Checked
  3. Prime Video renews The Rings of Power for season 4
    India TV News Press Checked

Update history

  1. Upgraded to editor reviewed: premiere date, release pattern and episode count checked against Variety and Wikipedia; original summary and FAQs written; cast trimmed to current leads.
  2. Schedule imported from TVmaze listings.

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