The release date for House of the Dragon Season 3 has reportedly been delayed, with expectations now suggesting a 2026 premiere. Filmmakers plan to shoot throughout most of 2025, delaying the highly anticipated continuation of the Targaryen saga. Meanwhile, HBO will deliver new content from Westeros for fans next year.
House of the Dragon Season 3 won’t release in 2025 despite early renewal
The production timeline for House of the Dragon Season 3 suggests its release date may not arrive before mid-2026. Filming is scheduled to begin in March 2025, with an expected wrap date in October 2025, as reported by Redanian Intelligence. Post-production, which involves extensive visual effects, will take several months, making a 2026 premiere the most probable scenario.
HBO renewed Season 3 early on June 13, 2024, just days before Season 2 premiered. In August 2024, showrunner Ryan Condal announced that the team was developing scripts and planned to begin filming in the first quarter of 2025. However, HBO has not confirmed an official start date.
It appears HBO has scheduled A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: The Hedge Knight for release in 2025 to address the gap between seasons. The spin-off series, based on George R.R. Martin’s Tales of Dunk and Egg, takes place about 90-100 years before Game of Thrones. The series is expected to include six episodes. The production team completed filming in September 2024. HBO plans to premiere the series in late 2025, giving fans fresh Westeros content as they await House of the Dragon.
As filming progresses, the expected 2026 release of House of the Dragon Season 3 reflects the series’ high production standards. The delay underscores HBO’s commitment to quality storytelling and visuals. Fans can anticipate a well-crafted continuation of the Dance of the Dragons. Meanwhile, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms offers a fresh look at Westeros’ history.
Originally reported by Anubhav Chaudhry on ComingSoon.
