House of the Dragon Season 3: Release date speculation, cast and plot details – Everything we know so far
The Targaryen dynasty continues to captivate audiences with HBO's House of the Dragon , the epic prequel to Game of Thrones . After a thrilling yet divisive Season 2, fans are eagerly awaiting Season 3 to see how the Dance of the Dragons unfolds. From release date predictions to cast members and anticipated plot points, here's everything we know so far about House of the Dragon Season 3. House of the Dragon Season 3 Release Date Speculation
While HBO has not announced an official release date for House of the Dragon Season 3, production timelines provide clues for speculation. Filming began in March 2025 at Leavesden Studios, Watford, and is expected to continue through October 2025. Given the production schedule for Season 2, which filmed from April to September 2023 and premiered in June 2024 (a nine-month post-production period), a similar timeline suggests a potential premiere in mid-2026, likely between April and August 2026. House of the Dragon Season 3 Expected Cast
The cast of House of the Dragon Season 3 will feature familiar faces alongside exciting new additions, reflecting the escalating Targaryen civil war. Based on the Season 2 finale and casting announcements, here's who we expect to see: Emma D'Arcy as Queen Rhaenyra Targaryen
Matt Smith as Prince Daemon Targaryen
Olivia Cooke as Queen Alicent Hightower
Rhys Ifans as Ser Otto Hightower
Tom Glynn-Carney as King Aegon II Targaryen
Ewan Mitchell as Prince Aemond Targaryen
Steve Toussaint as Lord Corlys Velaryon
Fabien Frankel as Ser Criston Cole
Other Returning Actors: Expect Phia Saban (Helaena Targaryen), Harry Collett (Jacaerys Velaryon), Bethany Antonia (Baela Targaryen), and Phoebe Campbell (Rhaena Targaryen) to reprise their roles, as their characters survived Season 2. House of the Dragon Season 3 Potential Plot Details
House of the Dragon Season 3 will dive deeper into the Dance of the Dragons, the Targaryen civil war chronicled in Fire & Blood . The Season 2 finale set the stage for major conflicts, and showrunner Ryan Condal has promised a 'total war' with significant action. Here are the key plot points to anticipate: The Battle of the Gullet
The most anticipated event is the Battle of the Gullet, a massive naval assault described as one of the bloodiest in Westerosi history. Condal confirmed it will be a centerpiece of Season 3, requiring substantial production resources to deliver a spectacle that satisfies fans. The battle pits Team Black's fleet, led by Corlys Velaryon, against Team Green's navy, commanded by Ser Tyland Lannister (Jefferson Hall) and Sharako Lohar (Abigail Thorn). Expect dragon-on-dragon action and heavy casualties. Rhaenyra vs. Alicent: A Fragile Truce
The Season 2 finale saw Rhaenyra and Alicent reach a tentative agreement, but their longstanding rivalry will continue to drive the narrative. Their complex dynamic—once friends, now enemies—will be tested as the war escalates. Condal has hinted at exploring their relationship further, potentially with shared scenes between Rhaenyra and Aegon II, as suggested by actor Tom Glynn-Carney.
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