The Rings of Power season 3: everything we know before 11 November
On 11 November 2026, Prime Video launches the third season of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. A series made for big screens, provided you set up your TV properly and check your subscription, as adverts are unavoidable. Here's everything that has been announced, spoiler-free.
- On Prime Video le 11 November 2026
- 8 episodes, weekly release announced
- The war between the Elves and Sauron, several years later
- Ads in Belgium: option ad-free for €1.99
Season 3 at a glance
Prime Video announced the date on 11 May 2026, at its annual advertiser presentation: the third season of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power arrives on Wednesday 11 November 2026. Like all Amazon Original series, it releases on the same day in every country where Prime Video is available, Belgium included. We haven't seen it yet: here is what has been announced.
11 November 2026
On Prime Video, included with Amazon Prime.
8 episodes
Weekly release announced.
4K HDR
The previous seasons are in 4K HDR and Dolby Atmos.
Spoiler-free synopsis
The series tells the story of the Second Age of Middle-earth, thousands of years before The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings : the era when the rings of power were forged. Season 3 takes a leap of several years after the end of season 2 and places itself at the heart of the war between the Elves and Sauron. Showrunners J.D. Payne and Patrick McKay therefore continue the confrontation announced since the start of the series. As for the rest, we'll leave you the surprise.
What we already know
Casting
- Charlie Vickers returns as Sauron, at the centre of the season.
- Morfydd Clark (Galadriel), Robert Aramayo (Elrond) and Ismael Cruz Córdova (Arondir) reprise their roles.
- Jamie Campbell Bower (Stranger Things) and Eddie Marsan join the cast. Their exact roles have not been officially detailed.
The format
The season has eight episodes, released weekly according to the information published after Prime Video's announcement. The number of episodes available from 11 November has not yet been confirmed: season 1 started with two episodes, season 2 with three. Prime Video has published a first teaser and a video about the creatures of the season.
To tide you over
The first two seasons are available on Prime Video in Belgium, in original version with subtitles as well as in French. It's the perfect time to rewatch them, or discover them: season 2 ends on stakes that matter for what comes next.
How to watch the series in Belgium
- Subscription : Prime Video is included with Amazon Prime, at €2.99 per month or €25 per year in Belgium. No separate subscription needed.
- The app : Prime Video is available on recent LG, Samsung, Sony, Philips, TCL and Hisense Smart TVs, as well as on Google TV and Fire TV boxes. See Smart TVs and Belgian apps.
- Language : original English version with subtitles or French version, to choose from the audio menu. Check in that same menu that the chosen track is indeed 5.1 or Dolby Atmos.
- Connection : for a stable 4K, allow at least 15 Mb/s. An Ethernet cable is still safer than Wi-Fi in a living room crowded with devices.
Why watch it on a big screen
The Rings of Power is one of the most expensive series ever made, and it shows: outdoor location shoots, large-scale battles, sets of Númenor and Moria, digital creatures. The previous seasons alternated very bright scenes (the elven cities, the plains) and very dark passages (the dwarven mines, night attacks). This is exactly what makes a good television shine: deep blacks for underground scenes and strong brightness for sunlight reflections and flames.
Sound matters just as much: the orchestral music and battle effects are mixed in Dolby Atmos on previous seasons. With a compatible soundbar, the battles take on a whole new dimension.
The recommended settings
| Setting | Evening, dark room | During the day |
|---|---|---|
| Picture mode | Dolby Vision Dark, Filmmaker or Cinema | Dolby Vision Bright or Cinema Bright |
| Motion smoothing | Off (or minimum) | Off (or minimum) |
| Light sensor, energy saving | Off | Possible sensor |
| Sound | Soundbar with eARC, Dolby Atmos | Clear voice mode if needed |
To go further, see our guides on installing and setting up your TV, HDR, Dolby Vision and HDR10 and TV sound and soundbars.
Prime Video offers its series in HDR10+ and Dolby Vision: your TV automatically chooses the format it can read. A Samsung TV will use HDR10+, while an LG, a Sony or a Philips will use Dolby Vision. Amazon has not yet detailed the formats for season 3.
Before 11 November, start an episode of season 2 and check three things: the Dolby Vision (or HDR10+) logo on screen, the absence of adverts if you've taken the option, and Dolby Atmos on your soundbar. If something's off, you'll have time to sort it out calmly. And if you're still undecided about the screen, pop in to see us in Temploux: we're happy to play a Moria scene on two TVs side by side.
Screens worthy of Middle-earth
OLED TV LG OLED55C64LA€1,438.00
OLED TV LG OLED65C64LA€1,919.00
OLED TV SONY K55A65PB€1,193.00
OLED TV SONY K65A65PB€1,490.00
OLED TV SONY K55XR8M25BP€1,906.00
OLED TV SAMSUNG TQ55S95H€1,763.00The TVs featured are OLEDs from our range, compatible with 4K HDR. The product page is the reference for the price, and Nimesclub members often get a reduced price.
Frequently asked questions
Should you have watched the first two seasons?
Yes, it's strongly recommended. Season 3 jumps forward in time, but it continues the storylines of Sauron, Galadriel, Elrond and the Dwarves. The first two seasons are available on Prime Video.
How many episodes are released on 11 November?
The season has eight episodes released weekly, according to information published after Prime Video's announcement. The number of episodes released on the first day has not been confirmed: season 1 started with two episodes and season 2 with three.
Do you have to pay extra for 4K?
No, 4K is included with Prime Video. However, adverts arrived in Belgium in June 2026: the ad-free option costs €1.99 a month. In other European countries, this option is required to keep Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos.
Cinema at home, for real
OLED, Mini LED, Dolby Atmos soundbar: come and see the difference at our Temploux store, or ask our expert salesperson for advice.
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