What is the release date for House of the Dragon season 3 episode 1 on HBO Max?

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A bloodied Daemon Targaryen wearing his muddy armor in House of the Dragon season 3 episode 1 Daemon Targaryen is one of many familiar faces you'll see in House of the Dragon season 3 (Image credit: HBO)

House of the Dragon is almost back for its third season. Widely expected to be the show's penultimate chapter, it'll aim to rectify the mistakes of its forebear on the action spectacle front and continue to deliver high-stakes drama aplenty as the Targaryen Civil War enters its next phase.

So, when will the Game of Thrones prequel return to our screens? Below, I've outlined when this season's premiere will air and reveal where you'll be able to catch it. Without further ado, then, here's when episode 1 of House of the Dragon season 3 will be released.

What time can I watch House of the Dragon season 3 episode 1?

Rhaenyra holding her right hand to Jacaerys' face in House of the Dragon season 3 episode 1

Jace and Rhaenyra are also part of this season's sizeable ensemble... (Image credit: HBO)

House of the Dragon's season 3 will make its debut in North America at 6pm PT / 9pm ET on Sunday, June 21.

Armed with the above launch times, we can also work out when this season's first episode will come out in other countries. So, read on to learn when it'll be available where you live:

  • US — Sunday, June 21 at 6pm PT / 9pm ET
  • Canada — Sunday, June 21 at 6pm PT / 9pm ET
  • UK — Monday, June 22 at 2am BST
  • India — Monday, June 22 at 6:30am IST
  • Singapore — Monday, June 22 at 9am SGT
  • Australia — Monday, June 22 at 11am AEST
  • New Zealand — Monday, June 22 at 1pm NZST

Where can I watch House of the Dragon season 3?

Aemond and Alicent holding hands and placing their forehead against the other's in House of the Dragon season 3

...as are Aemond and Alicent (Image credit: HBO)

The high-fantasy series' next season will drop on HBO Max, aka one of the world's best streaming services, where the platform is available. That includes the UK, Ireland, and New Zealand, which HBO Max recently launched in.

Don't fret if you live somewhere that this streamer isn't available, because House of the Dragon 3 is set to make its bow on numerous other services, too. Read the list below to see which platforms you'll need to tune into to watch it:

  • US — HBO and HBO Max
  • Canada — Crave
  • UK — HBO Max, Sky Atlantic, and Now TV
  • India — JioHotstar
  • Singapore — HBO Max
  • Australia — HBO Max
  • New Zealand — HBO Max

House of the Dragon season 3 full release schedule

Alyn and Corlys staring at something off-camera while standing on the deck of a ship in House of the Dragon, season 3, episode 1

Alyn and Corlys will be involved in The Battle of the Gullet, aka this season's premiere's big set-piece (Image credit: HBO)

After its one-episode premiere, new chapters of House of the Dragon season 3 will come out every Sunday in the Americas and every Monday in other territories. That'll be the case until this season's finale launches on August 9/10, too.

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For a full rundown of the all-important release dates you need to know about, read on:

  • House of the Dragon season 3 episode 1 — June 21/22
  • House of the Dragon season 3 episode 2 — June 28/29
  • House of the Dragon season 3 episode 3 — July 5/6
  • House of the Dragon season 3 episode 4— July 12/13
  • House of the Dragon season 3 episode 5 — July 19/20
  • House of the Dragon season 3 episode 6 — July 26/27
  • House of the Dragon season 3 episode 7 — August 2/3
  • House of the Dragon season 3 episode 8 — August 9/10

For more coverage on the show, check out my House of the Dragon season 3 review for my thoughts on its first four episodes. Then, get the full lowdown on the show's return by reading up on everything we know so far about House of the Dragon season 3.


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