‘Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’ Renewed for Season 3 at Prime Video

“The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power” has been renewed for Season 3 at Amazon’s Prime Video.

The renewal isn’t a surprise, as Season 2 ended on some major cliffhangers that seemed to tease that a third season was inevitable. The sophomore season of the “Lord of the Rings” prequel premiered on Prime Video on Aug. 29 and finished its run on Oct. 3. It ended with Sauron (Charlie Vickers) amassing an army of orcs and defeating the elves at their stronghold Eregion. However, the elves and dwarves stand united against the dark lord, and they have their own powerful rings to stand against him in Season 3.

The third season is now in pre-production at its new home base, Shepperton Studios just outside London. The new season is expected to begin shooting this spring.

“‘The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’ continues to captivate audiences worldwide, and we’re thrilled that a third season is underway,” said Vernon Sanders, head of television for Amazon MGM Studios. “The creative team has an extraordinary vision of what’s to come with stories that have left us enchanted and enthralled. We look forward to continuing this epic journey, for our global customers, delving even deeper into the legendary tales that shaped Middle-earth.”

Charlotte Brändström, who was a co-executive producer and directed multiple episodes in Seasons 1 and 2, will be an executive producer and director for the third season. Sanaa Hamri will also return to direct, with veteran director Stefan Schwartz joining the series as well.

“The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power” is hails showrunners and executive producers J.D. Payne & Patrick McKay. Lindsey Weber, Justin Doble, Kate Hazell, and Brändström also executive produce. Matthew Penry-Davey is producer and Ally O’Leary, Tim Keene, and Andrew Lee are co-producers.