- According to the press release, House of the Dragon was already renewed for a third season before its June premiere this year.
- Most of the cast will be back for season 3, except for those who bid goodbye to us in season two, like Rhaenys and Jaehaerys Targaryen.
- Therefore, we may anticipate that House of the Dragon Season 3 will debut in the middle of 2026 based on this HOTD release pattern.
2024 is shaping up to be a fantastic year for moviegoers as well as TV show fans, with most of the major releases meeting fans’ expectations. Among them is the newest season 2 of House of the Dragon, which is getting praised by critics and audiences alike. With season 2 closing its curtains today, I’m sure you all are hyped up for season 3 already. Keep reading to discover the latest information regarding everything we know so far about House of the Dragon season 3 release date, cast, plot, etc.
When Will House of the Dragon Season 3 Come Out
Before the premiere of House of the Dragon season 2 in June, the show was already renewed for season 3, as confirmed by the press release. Francesca Orsi, the Executive Vice President of HBO and Head of HBO Drama Series and Films shared a word about HOTD season 3:
George, Ryan, and the rest of our incredible executive producers, cast, and crew have reached new heights with the phenomenal second season of House of the Dragon. We are in awe of the dragon-sized effort the entire team has put into the creation of a spectacular season two, with a scope and scale that is only rivaled by its heart. We could not be more thrilled to continue the story of House Targaryen and watch this team burn bright again for season three.
Thus, HBO Max has already given the green light to go with Season 3. However, as season 2 just concluded, nothing regarding the beginning of production or release date has been confirmed yet. However, we know that it took around two years to deliver season 2 after season 1 because of the immense production scale that the crew brings to the table. Thus, based on this release pattern, we can expect House of the Dragon Season 3 to premiere in mid-2026.
What Will Be the Cast of House of the Dragon Season 3
The majority of the cast will return (and the dragons, of course!) except the ones who bid goodbye to us in season 2, such as Rhaenys Targaryen and Jaehaerys Targaryen. That said, these are the actors and actresses who will be reprising their roles in House of the Dragon season 3:
- Emma D’Arcy as Rhaenyra Targaryen
- Olivia Cooke as Alicent Hightower
- Matt Smith as Daemon Targaryen
- Fabien Frankel as Ser Criston Cole
- Tom Glynn-Carney as Aegon II Targaryen
- Ewan Mitchell as Prince Aemond Targaryen
- Harry Collett as Prince Jacaerys Velaryon
- Phia Saban as Helaena Targaryen
- Bethany Antonia as Lady Baela Targaryen
- Steve Toussaint as Lord Corlys Velaryon
- Sonoya Mizuno as Lady Mysaria
- Abubakar Salim as Alyn of Hull
- Clinton Liberty as Addam of Hull
- Tom Bennett as Ulf
- Kieran Bew as Hugh Hammer
HOTD Season 3 may bring new additions to the already star-studded cast, thus, stay tuned for more updates coming very soon.
What Could be the Plot of House of the Dragon Season 3
As you are already aware, the civil war between the Targaryens hasn’t reached a conclusion till now. Although we don’t have an official synopsis of the third season yet, we can anticipate the plot of HOTD season 3 based on the Fire & Blood novel. The production crew has hinted at HOTD having a total of 4 or 5 seasons. Thus, the Targaryen’s civil war will continue to take center stage, but this season 3 is expected to be filled with wars, betrayals, the dance of the dragons, etc.
That’s everything we know about HOTD season 3 so far. We are awaiting more details from the crew as season 2 has just concluded. That said, stay tuned for more updates by bookmarking this article, and let us know your thoughts about season 2 in the comments below.
Aparna Ukil
