Amazon Likely to Return to Middle-earth for 'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power' Season 3

The stars seem to be aligning for a return to Middle-earth for Amazon Prime’s The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. On October 4, The Hollywood Reporter stated the show was on the “verge of renewal”. With a passionate fanbase and Amazon’s significant investment in the series, a Season 3 renewal seems all but certain. As anticipation builds, fans are eager to see what epic tales and battles await in the next chapter of the epic adventure set in the world of J. R. R. Tolkein. 

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The show was watched by 55 million viewers and during the second week of the Season 2 release, it reached over a billion minutes of watch time. Despite the high cost of the show, it seems to be a money-maker for Amazon Studios. All signs point to a renewal on the horizon. Here’s everything to know.

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Has The Rings of Power been renewed for Season 3?

The show has not officially been announced for Season 3 by Amazon Studios. However, Amazon promoted the show to buyers at its Prime Video UK Upfront (a conference designed to attract advertisers to promote on the Amazon Prime Platform) in October, suggesting that it will be renewed. 

Additionally, show-runners J.D. Payne and Patrick McKay were signed onto multi-year deals with Amazon Studios for the project and have already assembled the writers’ room to begin crafting the story for Season 3 should it be picked up. 

Who will be in Season 3 of The Rings of Power?

Should the show return, here’s who we can expect to be in the cast.

Charlie Vickers as Sauron

Morfydd Clark as Galadriel

Daniel Weyman as Gandalf

Markella Kavenagh as Nori Brandyfoot

Robert Aramayo as Elrond

Ismael Cruz Cordova as Arondir

Owain Arthur as Prince Durin IV

The ensemble cast also includes Megan Richards, Lloyd Owen, Sophia Nomvete, Robert Strange, Cynthia Addai-Robinson, Tyroe Muhafidin, Trystan Gravelle and Maxim Baldry. 

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How to watch The Rings of Power

The first two seasons of the show are available to watch on Amazon Prime. 

What is going to happen in The Rings of Power Season 3?

While we do not know for sure what will happen in Season 3, we can make some assumptions. With the help of Celembrimbor, Sauron has created many of the rings needed to rule over Middle-earth. The rings that have been crafted so far include three Rings for the Elven-kings, seven rings for the Dwarf-lords, and nine rings for mortal men. The one ring we have yet to see is the One Ring to “rule them all.” 

Given Sauron’s growing power, it’s likely that Season 3 will focus on the forging of the One Ring and his subsequent efforts to control the other ring-bearers. Combining Sauron’s crafting of the One Ring may bring together the storylines in the show pertaining to The Stranger’s reveal as Gandalf, Numenor’s role in the larger story and Prince Durin’s rise to rule Khazad-Dum. 

Is there a trailer for The Rings of Power Season 3?

Not yet. The show has not been renewed and therefore, has not begun filming. 

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