The first four episodes of the third season of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power will premiere on Prime Video on November 11, 2026, in more than 240 countries and territories. The trailer shows Middle-earth sliding into open war, with Sauron gathering a vast army in pursuit of total domination.
What the trailers show
The first trailer, released at San Diego Comic-Con, showed Galadriel (Morfydd Clark) turning her forces against Sauron (Charlie Vickers). A later, fuller trailer focuses on Sauron and his army of Orcs seeking to seize Middle-earth. It also shows an army of Nazgûl and a Balrog.
The story
According to the official synopsis, the season takes place at the height of the war between the Elves and Sauron, as the Dark Lord works to forge the One Ring. Sources differ on the time jump: one says seven years after season two, another says five years after the fall of Eregion.
New cast
Eddie Marsan joins as Thrain and Andrew Richardson as Anarion, while Adam Young plays an original character called Marnûkh. Jamie Campbell Bower plays Celeborn and Zubin Varla appears as Khamûl. The Balrog speaks this season, voiced by Simon Pegg.
Before you watch
The 16 episodes of the first two seasons are available on Prime Video, so a quick rewatch is possible before the new season.
Frequently asked questions
When is season 3? November 11, 2026, the first four episodes.
Who voices the Balrog? Simon Pegg.
Who plays Sauron? Charlie Vickers.
Who plays Galadriel? Morfydd Clark.
