The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Energy did properly sufficient after convincing most critics final 12 months with its second season, however the lack of post-finale updates on Amazon’s massive fantasy wager for TV, which has been reported to be ridiculously costly when in comparison with different reveals, had solid a shadow of doubt over its survival. Now, followers can relaxation simple.

The five-season story arc that is been mentioned prior to now by showrunners and govt producers J.D. Payne and Patrick McKay is alleged to finish with Sauron’s defeat on the slopes of Mount Doom. , earlier than he grew to become a giant spooky flaming eye. In fact, there’s nonetheless a methods to go, with struggle in Center-earth solely starting to warmth up by the point season 2 fades to black. Evidently, cancelling the present at this level and after viewership scores that, whereas under season 1’s, stay amongst Prime Video’s finest would’ve brought about a ruckus on-line.

It is now been confirmed (through The Hollywood Reporter) that The Rings of Energy will return for a 3rd season which can start capturing this spring at Shepperton Studios within the UK. This indicators a barely faster tempo after season 2 completed airing when in comparison with season 1, with Payne, McKay, and their writers’ room probably placing the ending touches on the scripts now. A launch in the course of the second half of 2026 appears nearly assured.

Furthermore, THR has revealed the present is leaping ahead in time, more likely to lower out some fluff and get faster to the large story and character beats at a time when struggle has unfold wider and the state of affairs in Center-earth is dire. Here is what the press launch says: “Leaping ahead a number of years from the occasions of season 2, season 3 takes place on the peak of the Battle of the Elves and Sauron, because the Darkish Lord seeks to craft the One Ring that may give him the sting he must win the struggle and conquer all Center-earth finally.”

Worldwide Emmy award nominee Charlotte Brändström (Shōgun) is returning to direct season 3 episodes alongside Sanaa Hamri (The Wheel of Time). They’re joined by Stefan Schwartz (The Boys). Famend composer Bear McCreary is anticipated to proceed on board after delivering two standout and hefty authentic soundtracks for the present up to now.