Though a third season hasn’t been officially ordered yet, Amazon has given a new The Rings of Power Season 3 update for the Lord of the Rings streaming series.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, showrunners Patrick McKay and J.D. Payne have begun breaking the initial narrative outline for a third season of The Rings of Power. Though Season 3 hasn’t been ordered yet, Season 2 is set to release this year after concluding its filming in 2023. The duo also signed a new three-year deal between their production company, 10:40 PM Productions, and Amazon MGM Studios
“We began this remarkable journey with J.D. and Patrick more than five and a half years ago and have never looked back,” Vernon Sanders, head of television at Amazon MGM Studios stated. “We continue to be amazed by the scope and scale of their vision and the enormous global success achieved by The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power in its record-breaking first season. We can’t wait for Prime Video customers to experience the epic adventure and high-stakes drama that J.D. and Patrick are continuing to build throughout season two and beyond. Naturally, the studio is thrilled to extend our overall deal with these brilliant creative minds as they continue to deliver on their passion for great storytelling.”
How many episodes were in The Rings of Power Season 1?
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season 1 consisted of eight episodes available to stream on Prime Video. Season 2 of the series will also contain eight episodes and is expected to be released in 2024.
