Amazon Prime Video has officially announced that “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power” will return for a third season, with pre-production already underway.
The series, which has garnered over 170 million viewers globally, continues to be a significant driver for new Prime membership sign-ups. Season 3 filming is scheduled to commence this spring at Shepperton Studios in the United Kingdom.
Vernon Sanders, head of television at Amazon MGM Studios, expressed enthusiasm about the series’ ongoing success: “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power continues to captivate audiences worldwide, and we’re thrilled that a third season is underway. The creative team has an extraordinary vision of what’s to come with stories that have left us enchanted and enthralled.”
The upcoming season will feature a trio of directors: returning directors Charlotte Brändström and Sanaa Hamri, along with newcomer Stefan Schwartz. Brändström, who directed multiple episodes in the first two seasons, has been elevated to executive producer for the third season.
Her previous work includes directing episodes for “Shōgun” (FX), “Scarpetta” (Prime Video), “The Outsider” (HBO), “The Witcher” (Netflix), and “The Man in the High Castle” (Prime Video).
The series is helmed by showrunners and executive producers J.D. Payne and Patrick McKay. They are joined by executive producers Lindsey Weber, Justin Doble, Kate Hazell, and executive producer-director Charlotte Brändström. Matthew Penry-Davey serves as producer, with Ally O’Leary, Tim Keene, and Andrew Lee as co-producers.
Jumping forward several years from the events of Season 2, Season 3 takes place at the height of the War of the Elves and Sauron, as the Dark Lord seeks to craft the One Ring that will give him the edge he needs to win the war and conquer all Middle-earth at last. pic.twitter.com/jEkntXQOPc
— The Lord of the Rings (@TheRingsofPower)
Since its debut in 2022, “The Rings of Power” has been lauded for its epic scope and high production values. The first season remains the biggest TV premiere in the history of Prime Video, while the second season is the most-watched returning season by hours watched.
As of now, a premiere date for Season 3 has yet to be announced.
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