When is House of the Dragon season 3 out? Here's the UK release date, full episode schedule, trailer and more

Based on George R.R. Martin’s Fire & Blood, the Game of Thrones prequel series is set 200 years before the events of the HBO show, telling the story behind House Targaryen. Season three will continue the clash between the Targaryen and the Hightower families, with the rival siblings seen gearing up for the Dance of the Dragons battle.

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The teaser for the third season, which you can watch below, even gives fans a hint of the chaos to come, with Emma D'arcy’s character Rhaenyra fighting to reclaim the Iron Throne. New cast members include Glasgow born actor Tommy Flanagan, as well as James Norton, Dan Fogler and more.

Here’s everything you need to know about when you will be able to watch House of the Dragon season 3, including where it is available to stream in the UK, cast and more.

When is House of the Dragon season 3 out?

The first episode of House of the Dragon season 3 will be released in the UK on Monday, June 22, with episodes then released on a weekly basis.

Where can I watch House of the Dragon season 3 in the UK?

You can now watch all episodes of House of the Dragon - including season 3 and all Game of Thrones spin-off series - on HBO Max in the UK.

However, just like previous seasons, House of the Dragon will also be available on Sky Atlantic or NOW, which may also be available to current account holders with either service.

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House of the Dragon season 3 trailer: Watch here

You can watch the tense teaser trailer for season 3 below. Giving a hint at the carnage which lies in store for the show’s characters, fans are also treated to glimpses of new characters, and possible heartbreaks in the making.

House of the Dragon season 3 release date: Here’s when each episode will arrive in the UK

Being a HBO Original series, House of the Dragon will be released one episode at a time. If you’re among those tuning in from the UK, you will also be watching a day behind those in the United States due to time differences.

There are eight new episodes due to be released, so if you would rather binge watch the series you will have to wait until Monday, August 10 to watch the season finale in the UK.

Here is the full UK release schedule for season 3 of House of the Dragon:

• Episode 1: Monday, June 22
• Episode 2: Monday, June 29
• Episode 3: Monday, July 6
• Episode 4: Monday, July 13
• Episode 5: Monday, July 20
• Episode 6: Monday, July 27
• Episode 7: Monday, August 3
• Episode 8: Monday, August 10

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What time will new episodes of House of the Dragon be released in the UK?

For fans unwilling to have the third season spoiled on social media, prepare for a late night as episodes will be released at around 2am early Monday mornings - around 9pm ET.

House of the Dragon season 3 cast: Here’s who will appear in the new series

Expect to see plenty of familiar faces in the upcoming series of House of the Dragon, including Emma D'arcy, Matt Smith, Olivia Cooke, Rhys Ifans, and more.

The season three cast will also include two Scottish actors: Glow and Perry Mason star Gayle Rankin and Tommy Flanagan, who is best known for his role as Chibs in Sons of Anarchy.

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Flanagan has been cast as one of several new characters, as has English actor James Norton, who will play Ormund Hightower.

Here is the main cast for House of the Dragon season three:

• Emma D’Arcy as Rhaenyra Targaryen
• Matt Smith as Daemon Targaryen
• Olivia Cooke as Alicent Hightower
• Rhys Ifans as Otto Hightower
• Tom Glynn-Carney as Aegon II Targaryen
• Phia Saban as Helaena Targaryen
• Ewan Mitchell as Aemond Targaryen
• Steve Toussaint as Corlys Velaryon
• Harry Collett as Jacaerys Velaryon
• Fabien Frankel as Criston Cole
• Matthew Needham as Larys Strong
• Abubakar Salim as Alyn of Hull
• Sonoya Mizuno as Mysaria
• Bethany Antonia as Baela Targaryen
• Phoebe Campbell as Rhaena Targaryen
• Oscar Eskinazi as Joffrey Velaryon
• Jefferson Hall as Tyland Lannister
• Clinton Liberty as Addam of Hull
• Tom Bennett as Ulf
• Kieran Bew as Hugh
• Kurt Egyiawan as Orwyle
• Freddie Fox as Gwayne Hightower
• Gayle Rankin as Alys Rivers
• James Norton as Ormund Hightower
• Tommy Flanagan as Ser Roderick Dustin
• Dan Fogler as Ser Torrhen Manderly
• Tom Cullen as Ser Luthor Largent
• Joplin Sibtain as Ser “Bold” Jon Roxton
• Barry Sloane as Ser Adrian Redfort