After the epic conclusion of its second season and consistently strong viewership, Amazon’s journey into Middle-earth appears far from over, with a third season of ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’ reportedly imminent.
Amazon seems intent on keeping the magic alive. The fantasy juggernaut ‘The Rings of Power’ is expected to return for a third season, as the streaming service edges closer to an official renewal. Sources indicate that a formal announcement might drop as soon as this month.
While showrunners JD Payne and Patrick McKay have been drafting plans for season three for several months, the lack of a concrete go-ahead has kept fans wondering. This uncertainty has led to some concerns, especially considering that the second season was greenlit long before the first season even aired. Fortunately for viewers, it looks like the greenlight is just around the corner.
The news follows the recent Prime Video UK Upfront presentation in London, where Amazon MGM Studios showcased ‘The Rings of Power’ and brought out several cast members, including Cynthia Addai-Robinson, Charlie Vickers, and Sophia Nomvete, to captivate advertisers. Typically, studios present shows at such events only when there’s a strong intention to continue them, hinting that a renewal is almost certain.
Studio head Jennifer Salke also took the stage during the presentation, boasting that season two had garnered over 55 million viewers. She further expressed confidence that these numbers would soon rival the first season’s impressive tally of over 150 million. While Amazon keeps its definition of a “viewer” somewhat vague, the show has been cited as a top-five series on the platform. Notably, the second season also topped the Nielsen streaming chart in its second reported week, amassing over 1 billion minutes of viewing time. Reception-wise, it even fared better on Rotten Tomatoes compared to its freshman outing, with both critic and audience scores showing an uptick.
Amazon remains committed to its original 50-hour storyline for the series, initially reported by The Hollywood Reporter. Payne and McKay, who are under multi-year deals with the studio, have already gathered their writing team for the next season. The writers’ room will include a mix of talent such as executive producer Justin Doble, consulting producers Ben Tagoe, Ava Wong Davies, Constance Cheng, and Jonathan Wilson, along with staff writers Griff Jones and Sarah Anson.
Our Take
Given all the signs—from high viewership numbers, enthusiastic presentations, and the ongoing commitment of top talent—it seems highly likely that Amazon will renew ‘The Rings of Power’ for a third season. The studio’s continued investment in both production and promotion, along with Payne and McKay’s detailed multi-season plan, indicates a deep commitment to telling this sprawling saga in full. While nothing is set in stone just yet, it would be a major shock if Amazon didn’t proceed with another season of one of their flagship titles.
Closing Credits
As the anticipation builds, it’s evident that fans’ returns to Middle-earth may be just around the riverbend. The rumored imminent announcement of “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power” Season 3 is bound to resound throughout fandoms worldwide. Keep a vigilant eye on your news feeds—confirmation of a new season could materialize any day now, just as magically as the One Ring itself.
Source: The Hollywood Reporter
