Fire, Blood, and the Battle of the Gullet: Exactly When ‘House of the Dragon’ Season 3 Premieres

The wait is finally over. The Dance of the Dragons is back, and the stakes have never been higher. Following a Season 2 finale that left fans desperate for the ensuing conflict, House of the Dragon returns to kick off its highly anticipated third season.

Whether you’re coordinating a watch party on the East Coast or trying to dodge spoilers on Monday morning in the UK, here is the complete breakdown of exactly when you can return to Westeros, what to expect, and the full schedule for the eight-episode run.

When Does House of the Dragon Season 3 Come Out?

Season 3 officially premieres on Sunday, June 21.

The first episode drops at 9:00 p.m. ET / 6:00 p.m. PT on HBO and will stream simultaneously on HBO Max. Because of the simultaneous global streaming release, viewers around the world will be catching the premiere at vastly different times.

Here is exactly when Episode 1 lands in major time zones:

Sunday, June 21

• PT (Pacific Time): 6:00 p.m.
• ET (Eastern Time): 9:00 p.m.
• BRT (Brasília Time): 10:00 p.m.

Monday, June 22

• BST (British Summer Time): 2:00 a.m.
• CEST (Central European Summer Time): 3:00 a.m.
• IST (Indian Standard Time): 6:30 a.m.
• JST (Japan Standard Time): 10:00 a.m.
• AET (Australian Eastern Time): 12:00 p.m.
• NZDT (New Zealand Daylight Time): 2:00 p.m.

What to Expect: The Battle of the Gullet

Season 3 is wasting zero time getting to the action. After a slow-burn buildup at the end of the previous season, showrunner Ryan Condal has teased that the new season opens with the highly anticipated Battle of the Gullet—a bloody naval conflict that will shift the course of the war. Condal went as far as calling it the “craziest episode of TV ever made.”

The new season will consist of eight episodes, matching the pacing of Season 2. We can also expect fresh faces in the mix, notably British actor James Norton (Happy Valley), who joins the cast as Ormund Hightower, a critical new rival for Rhaenyra and Daemon Targaryen.

For those looking ahead, HBO has confirmed that the series will officially conclude with Season 4, currently slated for 2028.

The Complete Season 3 Release Schedule

Episodes will be released weekly. Here is the full roadmap for the season so you can plan your summer accordingly:

• Episode 1: Sunday, June 21
• Episode 2: Sunday, June 28
• Episode 3: Sunday, July 5
• Episode 4: Sunday, July 12
• Episode 5: Sunday, July 19
• Episode 6: Sunday, July 26
• Episode 7: Sunday, August 2
• Episode 8 (Season Finale): Sunday, August 9

Get your streams ready. The war for the Iron Throne is about to erupt.

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Report: This article was synthesized from reporting by Josh Rosenberg at Esquire and Billie Melissa at Newsweek.