House of the Dragon season 3
| House of the Dragon | |
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| Showrunner | Ryan Condal |
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| Original network | HBO |
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The third season of the American fantasy drama television series House of the Dragon is expected to premiere on HBO in 2026 in the United States, and will consist of eight episodes. The season covers the events of the book Fire & Blood, a prequel novel in the A Song of Ice and Fire series by George R. R. Martin. The season was ordered on June 13, 2024, three days before the premiere of the second season. Ryan Condal serves as the sole showrunner for the season. The third season was filmed from March to October 2025. A fourth season was ordered in November 2025.[1]
Episodes
The eight-episode season will be directed by Clare Kilner, Nina Lopez-Corrado, Andrij Parekh, and Loni Peristere,[2] and written by Ryan Condal, Sara Hess, Ti Mikkel, David Hancock, and Philippa Goslett.[3]
Cast and characters
Main
- Matt Smith as Daemon Targaryen[2]
- Emma D'Arcy as Rhaenyra Targaryen[2]
- Rhys Ifans as Otto Hightower[2]
- Steve Toussaint as Corlys Velaryon[2]
- Sonoya Mizuno as Mysaria[2]
- Fabien Frankel as Criston Cole[2]
- Olivia Cooke as Alicent Hightower[2]
- Matthew Needham as Larys Strong[2]
- Jefferson Hall as identical twins: Jason Lannister and Tyland Lannister[2]
- Harry Collett as Jacaerys "Jace" Velaryon[2]
- Tom Glynn-Carney as Aegon II Targaryen[2]
- Ewan Mitchell as Aemond Targaryen[2]
- Bethany Antonia as Baela Targaryen[2]
- Phoebe Campbell as Rhaena Targaryen[2]
- Phia Saban as Helaena Targaryen[2]
- Kurt Egyiawan as Orwyle[2]
- Kieran Bew as Hugh Hammer[2]
- Abubakar Salim as Alyn of Hull[2]
- Clinton Liberty as Addam of Hull[2]
- Tom Bennett as Ulf White[2]
- Freddie Fox as Gwayne Hightower[2]
- Gayle Rankin as Alys Rivers[2]
New cast
- James Norton as Ormund Hightower[4]
- Tommy Flanagan as Roderick Dustin[5]
- Dan Fogler as Torrhen Manderly[5]
- Tom Cullen as Luthor Largent[6]
- Joplin Sibtain as Jon Roxton[6]
- Barry Sloane as Adrian Redfort[6]
- Annie Shapero as Alysanne Blackwood[7]
Production
Development
On his personal blog in December 2023, George R. R. Martin stated that the third and fourth seasons are being written.[8] In June 2024, ahead of the second-season premiere, the series was renewed for a third season.[9] Like the second season, the third will consist of eight episodes.[2]
Casting
In January 2025, James Norton was announced to have joined the cast for the third season as Lord Ormund Hightower.[4] In March 2025, Tommy Flanagan and Dan Fogler were announced to have joined the cast as Lord Roderick Dustin and Ser Torrhen Manderly respectively.[5] In April 2025, Tom Cullen, Joplin Sibtain, and Barry Sloane were announced to have joined the cast as Ser Luthor Largent, Ser Jon Roxton, and Ser Adrian Redfort respectively.[6] In July, Annie Shapero was announced to have joined the cast as Alysanne Blackwood.[7]
Filming
Filming for the third season began on March 21, 2025, at Leavesden Studios, Watford,[10] and wrapped by that October.[11]
Release
Broadcast
The third season is expected to be released in mid-2026.[12]
International broadcast
In New Zealand, the series is distributed by Sky's SoHo TV channel and Neon streaming service.[13] In the Philippines, SKY broadcasts the show via its main cable television services and other digital streaming platforms.[14] In India, JioHotstar distributes the show.[15] In the UK, Ireland, Italy, Germany, Austria and Switzerland, the series airs on Sky Atlantic and its accompanying streaming service Now.[16] In Canada, House of the Dragon is available on Bell Media's Crave streaming service and its HBO linear channel.[17] In Australia, the series is available for streaming on Binge and Foxtel.[18]
References
- ^ Petski, Denise (November 20, 2025). "House Of The Dragon Renewed For Season 4 At HBO". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 20, 2025.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x "HBO Original Drama Series HOUSE OF THE DRAGON Begins Production On Season Three" (Press release). Warner Bros. Discovery. March 31, 2025. Retrieved April 2, 2025.
- ^ Martin, George R.R. (December 6, 2023). "A Visit to Old Blighty". Not a Blog. Retrieved December 3, 2025.
- ^ a b Otterson, Joe (January 31, 2025). "House of the Dragon Season 3 Casts James Norton as Ormund Hightower (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved January 31, 2025.
- ^ a b c Romano, Nick (March 31, 2025). "House of the Dragon season 3 casts 2 northmen, including fan-favorite 'Roddy the Ruin'". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved March 31, 2025.
- ^ a b c d Rice, Lynette (April 23, 2025). "House of the Dragon Casts Tom Cullen, Joplin Sibtain & Barry Sloane For Season 3". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 23, 2025.
- ^ a b Goldbart, Max; Whitlock, Jesse (July 30, 2025). "House Of The Dragon: Annie Shapero Cast As Fierce Fighter Alysanne Blackwood In Season 3". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 30, 2025.
- ^ Peters, Jay (December 6, 2023). "George R.R. Martin is talking about third and fourth seasons of House of the Dragon". The Verge. Archived from the original on December 14, 2023. Retrieved December 17, 2023.
- ^ Petski, Denise (June 13, 2024). "House Of The Dragon Renewed For Season 3 By HBO". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 13, 2024.
- ^ Melendez, Marcos (March 21, 2025). "House of the Dragon Season 3 Gets Long-Awaited Update That Will Please Game of Thrones Fans". MovieWeb. Retrieved March 21, 2025.
- ^ Sudario, Erielle (October 14, 2025). "House of the Dragon Season 3 Finally Moves Forward With a Westeros-Sized Update". Collider. Retrieved November 16, 2025.
- ^ Yin-Poole, Wesley (September 16, 2025). "HBO Max Chief Reveals 2026 Release Months for Game of Thrones Spinoff a Knight of the Seven Kingdoms and House of the Dragon Series 3". IGN. Retrieved September 26, 2025.
- ^ "Games of Thrones prequel House of the Dragon drops first trailer". The New Zealand Herald. October 6, 2021. Archived from the original on October 6, 2021. Retrieved October 7, 2021.
- ^ "SKY brings House of the Dragon to PH viewers on HBO GO this August" (Press release). ABS-CBN Corporate. July 23, 2022. Archived from the original on September 23, 2022. Retrieved September 24, 2022.
- ^ "House of the Dragon trailer: The power of dragons is unleashed as 'a woman cannot inherit the Iron Throne'". Hindustan Times. July 21, 2022. Archived from the original on August 12, 2022. Retrieved July 21, 2022.
- ^ "Watch the official trailer for House of The Dragon, exclusively on Sky and NOW on Monday 22 August". Newsroom Sky Group. July 20, 2022. Archived from the original on August 1, 2022. Retrieved July 20, 2022.
- ^ Jaffer, Murtz (August 15, 2022). "She-Hulk, a documentary about cats and the Game of Thrones prequel: Here's what to stream on Netflix, Crave and more this week". Toronto Star. Archived from the original on August 17, 2022. Retrieved August 16, 2022.
- ^ Cartwright, Lexie (August 22, 2022). "How to watch House of the Dragon in Australia". News.com.au. Archived from the original on August 16, 2022. Retrieved September 6, 2022.