House of the Dragon, which continues the story of Game of Thrones, is one of HBO’s most successful series, and many fans are eagerly awaiting the arrival of the third season. Although not many details have been revealed, the platform has already announced the release date; here’s what we know about House of the Dragon 3.
When will House of the Dragon 3 be released?
According to JB Perrette, CEO and President of Global Streaming at Warner Bros. Discovery, the third season of House of the Dragon will be released by mid-2026.
What will House of the Dragon 3 be about?
The third season will focus on the iconic Dance of the Dragons, the battle between these legendary creatures. The end of the second season was marked by ups and downs that affected both the Greens and the Blacks, leaving the path ready for more surprises. Rhaenyra faced significant losses during the first clash, although the return of Daemon will provide a crucial boost to her offensive power.
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House of the Dragon 3: CAST returning to the series
The third season of House of the Dragon will bring back its main characters. It’s also expected that characters who died in the original series will return. Here are the confirmed actors so far:
- Matt Smith as Daemon Targaryen
- Emma D’Arcy as Rhaenyra I Targaryen
- Olivia Cooke as Alicent Hightower
- Rhys Ifans as Ser Otto Hightower
- Steve Toussaint as Lord Corlys Velaryon
- Fabien Frankel as Ser Criston Cole
- Sonoya Mizuno as Mysaria
- Matthew Needham as Lord Larys Strong
- Tom Glynn-Carney as King Aegon II Targaryen
- Ewan Mitchell as Aemond Targaryen
- Phia Saban as Helaena Targaryen
- Harry Collett as Jacaerys Velaryon
- Bethany Antonia as Lady Baela Targaryen
- Phoebe Campbell as Lady Rhaena Targaryen
- Jefferson Hall as Lord Jason Lannister and Ser Tyland Lannister
- Kurt Egyiawan as Grand Maester Orwyle
- Kieran Bew as Hugh Hammer
- Abubakar Salim as Alyn of Hull
- Tom Taylor as Lord Cregan Stark
- Clinton Liberty as Addam of Hull
- Freddie Fox as Ser Gwayne Hightower
- Gayle Rankin as Alys Rivers
- Tom Bennett as Ulf White
- Simon Russell Beale as Ser Simon Strong
- Oscar Eskinazi as Joffrey Velaryon
- Jamie Kenna as Ser Alfred Broome
- Vincent Regan as Ser Rickard Thorne
- Amanda Collin as Lady Jeyne Arryn
- Abigail Thorn as Admiral Lohar
When will House of the Dragon 3 be filmed?
Filming for the series will begin in the first quarter of 2025, and it is expected to conclude in the fall of the same year.
What is House of the Dragon about?
Set 300 years before the events of Game of Thrones, the series tells the story of a turbulent period in the history of the Targaryen House, marked by internal conflicts that pitted siblings against each other and dragons in battle.
The main dispute centers around who deserves to sit on the Iron Throne. The story features figures like Aegon The Conqueror, along with his sister-wives, Visenya and Rhaenys.
At that time, Aegon unified six of the Seven Kingdoms of Westeros, becoming the first of three centuries of Targaryen rulers. However, the series focuses on the family’s first civil war, known as the “Dance of the Dragons”. This conflict, which took place more than a century after Aegon’s reign, marked the beginning of the extinction of dragons—at least until Daenerys managed to hatch three, 150 years later.
Will there be a fourth season of House of the Dragon?
Yes. The news of the fourth season was confirmed by George R.R. Martin, the creator of the series; however, not all news is good, as he also mentioned that the fourth season would be the last, bringing the series to an end.
