House of the Dragon season 3 has officially been confirmed, and following the dramatic season 2 finale, a lot of conflict is expected. The finale itself was particularly eventful, with several scenes leaking online before the official air date. Now that the episode has aired, we see the significant impact of the dragonseeds on Westeros.
The announcement for season 3 came in June, with some hints already dropped about what to expect. If you’re eager to know more about one of the most popular TV shows today, read on. Below, we cover the release date, cast, plot, and some exclusive insights from the creators.
Warning: Major spoilers for the House of the Dragon season 2 finale are ahead. For a detailed breakdown, check out our explanation of the House of the Dragon season 2 ending.
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Release Date Speculation
House of the Dragon season 3 does not currently have an official release date. While work on the stories and scripts has begun, the scale of this Game of Thrones prequel means a significant gap between seasons. The gap between season 1 and season 2 was two years. If this pattern continues, we might see season 3 in 2026, likely with a summer release similar to the previous seasons.
In the meantime, fans can look forward to “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms,” which is currently filming, and a first-look image has already been released.
Final Season Speculation
It’s still unclear if season 3 will be the final season of House of the Dragon. The showrunners have expressed their hopes for around 3-4 seasons to fully tell this story. Given the current pace and our position in relation to the “Fire and Blood” source material, we might have two more seasons left. Stay tuned for updates.
Cast for Season 3
Unlike season 1, the cast remained relatively stable in season 2, despite some significant casualties like Eve Best’s Rhaenys and several younger Targaryens. Here’s our predicted cast list for season 3:
- Matt Smith as Daemon Targaryen
- Emma D’Arcy as Rhaenyra Targaryen
- Olivia Cooke as Alicent Hightower
- Tom Glynn-Carney as Aegon Targaryen
- Ewan Mitchell as Aemond Targaryen
- Fabien Frankel as Ser Criston Cole
- Rhys Ifans as Ser Otto Hightower
- Matthew Needham as Lord Larys Strong
- Steve Toussaint as Lord Corlys Velaryon
- Sonoya Mizuno as Mysaria
- Phia Saban as Helaena Targaryen
- Harry Collett as Jacaerys Velaryon
- Abubakar Salim as Alyn of Hull
- Clinton Liberty as Addam of Hull
- Bethany Antonia as Baela Targaryen
- Phoebe Campbell as Rhaena Targaryen
- Kieran Bew as Hugh Hammer
- Jefferson Hall as Jason/Tyland Lannister
- Gayle Rankin as Alys Rivers
- Freddie Fox as Gwayne Hightower
- Tom Bennett as Ulf White
- Simon Russell Beale as Simon Strong
Plot Expectations
The season 2 finale set up several key plot points for season 3. The main narrative is building towards a major battle across Westeros. With Rhaenyra having the upper hand thanks to her dragonseeds, she now commands seven dragons, potentially eight if Rhaena secures Sheepstealer.
Her forces are preparing to approach King’s Landing, where Alicent has promised them entry to take control. However, the situation may not unfold as smoothly as planned. Aegon and Larys are seen leaving the city, Helaena seems ready to ride her dragon, and Tyland Lannister’s new fleet is en route.
Additionally, Aemond and Vhagar are eyeing Harrenhal, and betting against Vhagar might not be wise.
Trailer Update
There is no trailer yet for House of the Dragon season 3, as filming has not commenced. Keep this page bookmarked for updates when a trailer does drop.