House of the Dragon Season 3 Nears Finish With October Filming Wrap in Sight
Post-production lead times point to an unannounced premiere in 2026.
Overview
- Olivia Cooke said the shoot is nearly done with about six weeks left, placing the wrap in October according to her new interview with TheWrap.
- Production on the third season began in late March 2025, with outlets noting a handful of new cast additions.
- HBO has not set a release date, but industry reporting projects a 2026 launch based on the show’s lengthy post-production needs.
- Some coverage reports that Season 3 will again run eight episodes, a detail not confirmed by HBO.
- Forbes notes Season 4 is reportedly not yet written and reports that Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is expected to arrive before Season 3, likely in early 2026.