May 13, 2026, 9:54 am | Read time: 2 minutes
It’s not easy being a series fan these days. Popular titles are often canceled prematurely and unfinished. Or a new season takes much longer to arrive than expected. By then, you might not even remember what happened before. At least, this shouldn’t happen to fans of “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power” with Season 3.
“Rings of Power” Season 3 Coming in 2026
The new season is set to premiere earlier than previously thought. Persistent rumors suggested that “Rings of Power” Season 3 would not start on Amazon Prime Video until 2027. However, after the U.S. industry magazine “The Hollywood Reporter” predicted an earlier release, Amazon has now confirmed the new date.
As the company announced in a preview of upcoming series highlights, Season 3 of “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power” will premiere on November 11, 2026, on Prime Video. It is still unclear whether the streaming provider will release multiple episodes at once or stick to a weekly schedule from the start.
Content-wise, there will be a significant time jump. According to the official synopsis, the third season begins at the height of the war between the Elves and Sauron. The latter is attempting to forge the One Ring, which would give him a decisive advantage in the battle against his adversaries.
“Rings of Power” Expected to Run Through Season 5
“The Rings of Power” is not expected to end with Season 3. A report from “The Ankler” indicates that Amazon intends to produce the originally planned five seasons. This is surprising given the high production costs—”The Rings of Power” is the most expensive series of all time—and the mixed audience reception.
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One might think that cancellation would be possible. However, existing contracts between Amazon and the rights holders of “The Lord of the Rings,” as well as production partners, prevent this. Allegedly, there is a commitment for 50 episodes. An early end would therefore incur costly penalties. For each unproduced season, an additional $20 million could be due.
It remains to be seen whether the story will be condensed in future seasons. This will depend on the success of the third season. Additional spin-offs of “The Lord of the Rings” are currently considered unlikely.