House of the Dragon returns on June 21 after a long wait, and anticipation is running even higher this time around as the war between Team Black and Team Green reaches its next chapter. Based on George R. R. Martin’s Fire & Blood, the series is set roughly 200 years before the events of Game of Thrones.
The show first premiered on HBO on August 21, 2022, followed by Season 2 on June 16, 2024, and has been a hit since its debut. Here’s what fans need to know ahead of Season 3.
What time does House of the Dragon Season 3 release in India?
Indian viewers will need an early start to catch the new season. Starring Emma D’Arcy, Olivia Cooke and Matt Smith, House of the Dragon Season 3 will stream in India from June 22, 2026, on JioHotstar.
In the US, new episodes typically drop on Sundays at 9:00 PM ET on HBO/Max — which translates to roughly 6:30–7:30 AM IST on Mondays for Indian audiences. As with Season 2, the new season will run for eight episodes, releasing weekly, with the finale set for August 9.
Who’s returning for Season 3
The returning cast includes Emma D’Arcy as Rhaenyra Targaryen, Matt Smith as Daemon Targaryen, Olivia Cooke as Alicent Hightower, Tom Glynn-Carney as Aegon II Targaryen, Ewan Mitchell as Aemond Targaryen, Phia Saban as Helaena Targaryen, Steve Toussaint as Corlys Velaryon, Harry Collett as Jacaerys Velaryon, Rhys Ifans as Otto Hightower, Fabien Frankel as Ser Criston Cole, Bethany Antonia as Baela Targaryen, Sonoya Mizuno as Mysaria, Matthew Needham as Larys Strong, Phoebe Campbell as Rhaena Targaryen, Jefferson Hall as Jason and Tyland Lannister, and Tom Bennett as Ulf White.
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New faces joining the cast
Season 3 introduces several new characters: James Norton as Ormund Hightower, Dan Fogler as Torrhen Manderly, Tommy Flanagan as Roderick Dustin, Barry Sloane as Ser Adrian Redfort, Tom Cullen as Ser Luthor Largent, and Joplin Sibtain as Ser Jon Roxton.
What to expect from Season 3
After a Season 2 marked by shocking deaths and heartbreaking twists, Season 3 is expected to pick up directly where the previous season left off, continuing the Targaryen struggle for the Iron Throne. Trailers suggest the new season will bring large-scale battles as the war escalates and dragons are unleashed across Westeros, with heavy losses on both sides. Who ultimately comes out on top remains the season’s biggest question.