Get ready to return to the world of Westeros in June
BY NIC CROSARA, IMAGE BY HBO
The next instalment of the book-to-screen adaptation of George R.R. Martin’s Fire & Blood, The House Of The Dragon (HOTD), is coming out this summer, and fans are eager to return to the world of Westeros. One thing’s for sure, this prequel to Game Of Thrones will continue to have high stakes, epic battles and lots of bloodshed. Season three is set to pick up right where season two left off. Viewers can expect an all-out war filled with fire-breathing dragons.
The show has also provided visibility for LGBTQIA+ viewers. Firstly, one of the show’s leads is non-binary icon Emma D’Arcy, who plays Rhaenyra Targaryen. Ever since the show first aired, fans have shipped Rhaenyra with her former bestie-turned-mother-in-law, Alicent Hightower. Bethany Antonia is also an openly queer actor who plays Baela Targaryen in the show. HOTD has also delivered an MLM romance, even though it did end in tragedy. When season two of HOTD came out in 2024, queer viewers were treated to an unscripted sapphic kiss. Season two also saw Abigail Thorn join the cast as the cutthroat pirate Sharako Lohar, who has many wives. Abigail’s character will have a significant role to play in the third instalment.
Coming up, let’s dive into everything you need to know about the upcoming third season.
When is season three coming out, and where can I watch it?
UK viewers will be able to watch from 22 June 2026 via HBO Max, Sky and Prime Video.
Who has been cast?
The main cast for this instalment is as follows:
- Emma D’Arcy as Rhaenyra Targaryen
- Matt Smith as Daemon Targaryen
- Olivia Cooke as Alicent Hightower
- Rhys Ifans as Otto Hightower
- Tom Glynn-Carney as Aegon II Targaryen
- Phia Saban as Helaena Targaryen
- Ewan Mitchell as Aemond Targaryen
- Steve Toussaint as Corlys Velaryon
- Harry Collett as Jacaerys Velaryon
- Fabien Frankel as Criston Cole
- Matthew Needham as Larys Strong
- Abubakar Salim as Alyn of Hull
- Sonoya Mizuno as Mysaria
- Bethany Antonia as Baela Targaryen
- Phoebe Campbell as Rhaena Targaryen
- Abigail Thorn as Sharako Lohar
- Oscar Eskinazi as Joffrey Velaryon
- Jefferson Hall as Tyland Lannister
- Clinton Liberty as Addam of Hull
- Tom Bennett as Ulf
- Kieran Bew as Hugh
- Kurt Egyiawan as Orwyle
- Freddie Fox as Gwayne Hightower
- Gayle Rankin as Alys Rivers
- James Norton as Ormund Hightower
- Tommy Flanagan as Ser Roderick Dustin
- Dan Fogler as Ser Torrhen Manderly
- Tom Cullen as Ser Luthor Largent
- Joplin Sibtain as Ser “Bold” Jon Roxton
- Barry Sloane as Ser Adrian Redfort
How many episodes will there be?
There will be eight episodes coming out between 22 June and 10 August.
You can watch the trailer for House Of The Dragon season three below
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