Lord of the Rings Officially Returns This Week

Prime Video has confirmed that *The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power* returns on 11 November 2026, more than two years after the previous season. The new season follows the peoples of Middle-earth as they face Sauron’s growing power, setting up a wider conflict across the region.

The eight episodes will be released in three batches: four on 11 November, two on 18 November and the final two on 25 November. The story includes strained relations among the Dwarves, political conflict in Númenor and Gandalf’s efforts in Rhûn. Jamie Campbell Bower joins as Celeborn, while Simon Pegg voices the Balrog; the first two seasons are available on Prime Video.