‘House of the Dragon’ star breaks silence on status of Season 3

In a slip of the tongue by its star actor, the “House of the Dragon” Season 3 release date has finally been made public.

Appearing on UK talk show “This Morning” on Friday, Dec. 12, to promote another project, “House of the Dragon” actor Matt Smith casually revealed when Season 3 of the “Game of Thrones” spinoff is set to air.

“That comes out, I think, in August next year,” said the former “Doctor Who” star, who plays Daemon Targaryen in “House of the Dragon.”  This appears to confirm earlier speculation that his fantasy series would release in mid-2026. 

Back in September 2025, Casey Bloys, chairman and CEO of HBO and HBO Max content, said that Season 3 would debut “just outside of [the 2026 Emmy eligibility window]”. That window closes at the end of May, lining up with an August release date.

However, HBO itself has still yet to formally comment on the release date of “House of the Dragon” Season 3. It was more an inadvertent admission by Smith than an official announcement, but few are better placed than him to know when his own show is coming out.

‘House of the Dragon’ Season 3 Release Date

According to Matt Smith, “House of the Dragon” Season 3 will arrive in August 2026.

‘House of the Dragon’ Season 3 Trailer

The first footage for ‘House of the Dragon’ Season 3 was revealed in a sizzle reel posted by HBO Max on Friday, December 12th, 2025. 

In the roughly two-minute video, which shows off the streamer’s 2026 slate, there are short clips of Alicent and Rhaenyra as well as the introduction of James Norton as Ormund Hightower in his new armor.

Has Season 3 of ‘House of the Dragon’ Started Filming?

Yes, “House of the Dragon” Season 3 has both started and finished filming. Production began in March 2025 and wrapped in October 2025. It is now in post-production.

‘House of the Dragon’ Season 3 Story

“House of the Dragon” Season 3 adapts author George R.R. Martin’s novel “Fire & Blood.” It will focus on major events such as the Battle of the Gullet, the fight at the Isle of Faces, and terrifying new forces like the Winter Wolves. It’s also set to flesh out the “Dance of the Dragons,” chronicling Aemond’s rise and Rhaenyra’s descent into darkness.

Will There be a ‘House of the Dragon’ Season 4?

Yes, “House of the Dragon” Season 4 is confirmed and actively in production. HBO made the announcement in Fall 2025, pencilling in a release date for 2028.