Don’t Worry, House of the Dragon Season 3 Is Coming. And the wait won’t be as long as last time. Well, probably not.
JUST LIKE THAT, House of the Dragon’s second season has drawn to a close. The two-year gap between the first and second seasons felt endless, but when it returned, it thrust viewers right back into the tumultuous world of Westeros, fully engaging them in the Dance of the Dragons. Although the wait for the next chapter will be challenging, the finale’s events will stay with us for a long time.
What lies ahead? House of the Dragon, based on George R. R. Martin’s Fire & Blood, will continue to unravel the Targaryen civil war, known as the Dance of the Dragons. This conflict, depicted through the perspectives of semi-unreliable narrators in Martin’s book, will persist in the series.
Season two gave us a thrilling glimpse into the battles between Rhaenyra (Emma D’Arcy) and Daemon (Matt Smith) against Alicent (Olivia Cooke), Aegon (Tom Glynn-Carney), and Aemond (Ewen Mitchell). The excitement for what comes next is undeniable.
One thing is clear: the story of House of the Dragon will march forward. There won’t be any unresolved cliffhangers—this saga will reach its conclusion. The show has been a massive success for HBO, and fans are eagerly along for the ride.
Here’s the scoop on House of the Dragon season 3.
Will There Be a Season 3 of House of the Dragon?
Absolutely. House of the Dragon will continue. HBO officially ordered season 3 on June 13, just a few days before season 2 premiered on June 16.
“George, Ryan, and the rest of our incredible executive producers, cast, and crew, have reached new heights with the phenomenal second season,” read HBO’s official announcement.
“We are in awe of the dragon-sized effort the entire team has put into the creation of a spectacular season 2, 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 3.”
The Dance of the Dragons will press on, with all key surviving characters and their respective actors returning. New characters will also be introduced, such as Daeron Targaryen, who was referenced throughout season 2.
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When Will House of the Dragon Season 3 Premiere?
There’s both good news and bad news. The good news is that House of the Dragon will likely return sooner than the nearly two-year gap between the first and second seasons.
This time, there shouldn’t be a WGA or SAG-AFTRA strike to disrupt production (the latter had minimal impact on HotD as most performers belong to a different union).
However, House of the Dragon is an expensive production that owes its high quality to the meticulous efforts behind the scenes. A 2026 release date is probable, though there’s hope it might be ready by early spring instead of summer or fall.
In the meantime, House of the Dragon won’t be the only peek into the Game of Thrones universe. A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, based on Martin’s Tales of Dunk and Egg novellas, is set to release its six-episode first season in 2025.
For those who crave the full story now, the source material, Fire & Blood, is always available for a deep dive.
Everything We Know About And Just Like That… Season 3!
As the Dance of the Dragons continues to unfold, viewers can rest assured that House of the Dragon’s saga will bring all the drama, intrigue, and spectacle that has defined the series.
Expect more epic battles, intricate political maneuvers, and compelling character arcs as the Targaryen Civil War rages on. Though the wait might feel lengthy, the anticipation of more fire and blood in Westeros will keep the excitement alive.
