In a nutshell

• Prime Video confirmed Season Three of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power is in pre-production and will begin filming at Shepperton Studios in the UK this spring.
• The season will feature directors Charlotte Brändström, Sanaa Hamri, and Stefan Schwartz, with Brändström and Hamri returning and Schwartz joining for the first time.
• The series has received “Certified Fresh” ratings on Rotten Tomatoes, with Season One being the biggest TV premiere in Prime Video’s history and Season Two the most-watched returning season by hours viewed.

Prime Video has confirmed that Season Three of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power is in pre-production and will begin filming at Shepperton Studios in the UK this spring.

The new season will feature directors Charlotte Brändström, Sanaa Hamri, and Stefan Schwartz. Brändström and Hamri will return from previous seasons, and Schwartz will join for the first time.

Vernon Sanders, head of television at Amazon MGM Studios, expressed enthusiasm for the upcoming season, stating, “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power continues to captivate audiences worldwide, and we’re thrilled that a third season is underway. The creative team has an extraordinary vision of what’s to come with stories that have left us enchanted and enthralled.”

Brändström, who has previously directed multiple episodes and served as co-executive producer, will return as executive producer and director. Her extensive credits include Shōgun (FX), Scarpetta (Prime Video), The Outsider (HBO), The Witcher (Netflix), and The Man in the High Castle (Prime Video). Hamri is known for her work on The Wheel of Time (Prime Video) and Empire (Fox). Schwartz, with credits including The Boys (Prime Video), The Walking Dead (AMC), Luther (BBC), and The Americans (FX), rounds out the directorial team.

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power has been a resounding success, receiving “Certified Fresh” ratings on Rotten Tomatoes for both Seasons One and Two. Season One holds the record for the biggest TV premiere in Prime Video’s history, while Season Two is the most-watched returning season by hours viewed.

The show is produced by showrunners and executive producers J.D. Payne & Patrick McKay, alongside executive producers Lindsey Weber, Justin Doble, Kate Hazell, and executive producer-director Charlotte Brändström. Matthew Penry-Davey serves as producer, with Ally O’Leary, Tim Keene, and Andrew Lee as co-producers.