The Lord of the Rings: New trailer for Season 3 of The Rings of Power

Season 3 of "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power" is highly anticipated. No wonder: After all, it's been two years since the Season 2 finale aired. Accordingly, the numerous fans of the fantasy saga are eager to finally find out what happens next. To help pass the time, a new trailer has been released, offering further glimpses into the third season of the Prime Video series.

Chronologically, the story of "The Rings of Power" takes place thousands of years before Peter Jackson's "Lord of the Rings" films: in the Second Age of Middle-earth. It centers on the creation of the titular rings and the rise of Sauron. As previously announced, the series' third season is set to take place several years after the events of Season 2: at the height of the war between the Elves and Sauron. That certainly sounds promising. The new trailer for "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power" Season 3 offers more glimpses of the upcoming episodes. See for yourself:

When does Season 3 of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power premiere?

The most recent episode of "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power" aired in October 2024, when the second season concluded with the episode "Shadow and Flame." You won't have to wait much longer for the new episodes of the fantasy series to air. Season 3 of "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power" premieres on Prime Video on November 11, 2026.

It's set to kick off with four episodes, all of which will be released on November 11. After that, new episodes will air weekly. Episodes 5 and 6 are scheduled for November 18. The final episodes 7 and 8 are set to premiere on November 25.

Season 3 Cast & Crew

In the third season of "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power," we'll of course see several familiar faces again, including Charlie Vickers as Sauron, Morfydd Clark as Galadriel, and Robert Aramayo as Elrond. But there are also some newcomers, such as Eddie Marsan, Andrew Richardson, Zubin Varla, Adam Young, and Jamie Campbell Bower, who is known from the Netflix hit "Stranger Things."

Behind the scenes, J. D. Payne and Patrick McKay serve as showrunners and executive producers. Other executive producers include Lindsey Weber, Justin Doble, Kate Hazell, and Charlotte Brandström, who directed several episodes of the series. The scripts for the new episodes were written by J. D. Payne, Patrick McKay, and Justin Doble.

A first trailer for the third season of "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power" was released a few months ago at this year's San Diego Comic-Con. You can watch it here:

When is the fourth season of The Lord of the Rings coming out?

Season 4 of "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power" has not yet been officially greenlit. However, fans can rest relatively easy: the future of the "Lord of the Rings" series seems secure! That's because: It was reported several months ago that preparations for Season 4 are apparently in full swing. Filming for the new episodes is slated to begin as early as the start of 2027. So viewers can probably expect the series to continue after Season 3.

Given the show's success, this isn't really a big surprise: According to Amazon, the series has reached over 185 million viewers worldwide – making it one of the biggest hits on Prime Video. But when will Season 4 of "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power" be released? A release date has not yet been set. If everything goes according to plan, however, the fourth season of "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power" could be released in 2028.

The Lord of the Rings on the Big Screen

Before then, there will be another big-screen adventure set in Middle-earth. "The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum" hits theaters on December 17, 2027. In terms of plot, the film is intended to complement the events from Peter Jackson's "The Lord of the Rings" film "The Fellowship of the Ring." Andy Serkis is directing "The Hunt for Gollum." The filmmaker is not only directing but also once again playing the role of Gollum. Alongside Serkis, several other stars from Jackson's "Lord of the Rings" trilogy are returning, including Elijah Wood as Frodo and Ian McKellen as Gandalf. Aragorn, however, will not be played by Viggo Mortensen this time – Jamie Dornan has taken over the role.

Just recently, at the Sitges Film Festival, Peter Jackson provided a brief update on the project's status and revealed that filming for "The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum" is nearly complete. He expects filming to continue for about two more weeks. He also commented on "Shadow of the Past." The film is currently in the screenplay phase. It is not yet clear when "Shadow of the Past" will hit theaters. What has been known for some time about the story: Fourteen years after Frodo's passing, Sam, Merry, and Pippin set out to retrace the first steps of their adventure. Meanwhile, Sam's daughter Elanor discovers a long-kept secret. She tries to find out why the War of the Ring was nearly lost before it had even begun.