The Rings of Power Season 3 Begins Pre-Production

Prime Video has confirmed that the season 3 of “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power” is in pre-production. Filming will begin this spring at Shepperton Studios in the UK. An announcement made on February 13, 2025, revealed that the new episodes will take us several years forward from the events of the second season:

“Season 3 takes place at the height of the War of the Elves and Sauron, as the Dark Lord seeks to craft the One Ring that will give him the edge he needs to win the war and conquer all Middle-earth at last” -as Prime Video wrote on X.

“The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power continues to captivate audiences worldwide, and we’re thrilled that a third season is underway. The creative team has an extraordinary vision of what’s to come with stories that have left us enchanted and enthralled,” said Vernon Sanders, head of television, Amazon MGM Studios. “We look forward to continuing this epic journey, for our global customers, delving even deeper into the legendary tales that shaped Middle-earth.”

There are currently no updates on new casting. However, it is known that three directors will be involved in the filming: two returning and one new.

Directors

Charlotte Brandström returns as executive producer and director after working on previous seasons.

Sanaa Hamri continues her work after directing several episodes of the second season.

Stefan Schwartz joins the series for the first time, bringing experience from shows like “The Boys” and “The Walking Dead.” His feature film directing debut was Soft Top Hard Shoulder, which starred Peter Capaldi and won two BAFTA Awards in Scotland and the prestigious audience prize at the London Film Festival.

Vernon Sanders, head of television at Amazon MGM Studios, expressed enthusiasm about the creative team’s vision for the upcoming season. He promised a deeper dive into the legendary stories that shaped Middle-earth. Moreover, the series continues its impressive run, as both previous seasons received “Certified Fresh” status on Rotten Tomatoes. Notably, the first season holds the record for the largest premiere on Prime Video, while the second season became the most-watched returning season in terms of viewing hours.