Hold on to your dragons! Big news for all Westeros enthusiasts, following the intense and dramatic conclusion of ‘House of the Dragon’ Season 2 on June 16, 2024, which received a rather cold response from the fans. The anticipation for the next chapter of the Targaryen civil war, ‘Dance of the Dragons’, has reached a fever pitch. While HBO has been all hush-hush about an official release date, the insights of actor Tom Glynn-Carney about his character Aegon II have created a buzz among fans, making them more desperate and excited about the latest season. But worry not, and continue reading to find out about the tentative release date of the upcoming season.
The expected return: Tentative Release Date
Even though there is no official release date announced by HBO, fans are starting to grow more and more desperate to watch the dragons in action, and this desperation has only increased ever since actor Tom Glynn-Carney shared some insights about his character Aegon II in this season. According to reports, ‘House of the Dragon’ season 3 is tentatively expected to premiere in mid-to-late 2026. This estimated timeframe fits with the roughly two-year gap we saw between Season 1 (August 2022) and Season 2 (June 2024).
Where would Season 3 air?
For viewers in India, ‘House of the Dragon’ Season 3 will undoubtedly be available for streaming on OTT heavyweight 'Jio Cinema', which serves as the exclusive home for HBO content in this region. Meanwhile, fans in the US will catch all the action on HBO and stream it on Max. So, get ready for unlimited action and drama coming to your screens in the year 2026.
What to expect?
Based on George R.R. Martin’s book Fire and Blood, the series tells the story of the House Targaryen and is set 200 years before the events of Game of Thrones. The production for the third season started in March 2025 and promises more than just action and drama. Season 2 drew criticism for a perceived imbalance in character portrayals during the civil war, known as the ‘Dance of the Dragon’, with fans arguing that the series portrayed the Blacks in a more favourable light than the Greens. However, after hearing the insights from
Tom Glynn-Carney about his character, fans are now hopeful and have raised their expectations for season 3. This season will deep into Aegon II’s introspection amidst the brutal war, emphasising that it will steer clear of a neat ‘redemption arc’. However, the show aims to maintain its ‘moral ambiguity’ensuring that no character is simply good or evil, adding layers of complexity that fans adore.
Insights from the team
In an interview, actor Tom Glynn-Carney, who excellently plays the role of Aegon II, shared insights about his character’s arc in the upcoming season, saying, “I think what we start to see in Aegon as we go through this story is this quest for an understanding of who he is,” he exclaimed, hinting on the ‘redemption arc’ in this season and he further added, “That later might lend themselves to him kinda leveling up as a human being and taking responsibility and casting light on those areas that were otherwise very shadowed and hidden in dusty corners within himself.” This change that took place after Aegon suffered serious injuries in the ‘Battle of Rook’s Rest’ might help position Aegon as a more comprehensible King.
The new season hints at more political intrigue, heart-wrenching betrayals, awe-inspiring aerial combat, and more dragons in action, which will keep you on the edge of your seats. So, stay tuned for more updates about the series.