Attention all House of the Dragon watchers: We have officially reached the halfway mark of the season. The HBO Max dark fantasy drama has had fans enraptured for the past two seasons, and the third installment is no different.
If you aren’t caught up on the new season, you are missing out. The ongoing “Dance of Dragons” civil war has caused further division in the House of Targaryen. Rhaenyra (Emma D’Arcy) seems to have the upper hand, while Aegon (Tom Glynn-Carney) is on the run. The fourth episode of the current season premiered on July 12, and without getting too spoilery, a certain dragon’s well-being seems to be a point of debate.
With continued mysteries and conspiracies, fans are wondering just how long we have left with these characters. Curious about how many episodes are in Season 3 of House of the Dragon? When will the next installment of this fan favorite premiere on HBO? Here’s everything you need to know.

How Many Episodes are in House of the Dragon Season 3?
The third season of House of the Dragon consists of eight episodes. New installments premiere Sunday nights on HBO and HBO Max, with the season finale set for August 9th.
- Season 3 Episode 1 “Salt and Sea, Fire and Blood”: Sunday, June 21
- Season 3 Episode 2 “Queen’s Landing”: Sunday, June 28
- Season 3 Episode 3 “Rhaenyra Triumphant”: Sunday, July 5
- Season 3 Episode 4 “Tumbleton”: Sunday, July 12
- Season 3 Episode 5: Sunday, July 19
- Season 3 Episode 6: Sunday, July 26
- Season 3 Episode 7: Sunday, August 2
- Season 3 Episode 8: Sunday, August 9
When Does The Next Episode of House of the Dragon Air on HBO and HBO Max?
House of the Dragon Season 3, Episode 5 premieres Sunday, July 19 at 9:00 p.m. ET on HBO and HBO Max.
How To Watch House of the Dragon Online:
House of the Dragon is an HBO original, which means you can only watch it with an HBO or HBO Max subscription.
If you’re new to HBO Max, you can sign up for as low as $10.99/month with ads, but an ad-free subscription will cost $18.49/month.
Right now, HBO Max is offering up to 40% off annual plans. Regularly priced at $109.99/year or higher, right now, you can get 12 months for as low as $78.99/year.
If you want to stream even more and save a few bucks a month while you’re at it, we recommend subscribing to one of the discounted Disney+ Bundles with Hulu and HBO Max. With ads, the bundle costs $19.99/month and without ads, $32.99/month.

Who’s In The Cast of House of the Dragon Season 3?
The House of the Dragon cast is filled with familiar faces from shows like Doctor Who, Wild Cherry, and The Crown, as well as movies like Saltburn, Ready Player One, and Notting Hill.
- Matt Smith as Daemon Targaryen
- Emma D’Arcy as Rhaenyra Targaryen
- Olivia Cooke as Alicent Hightower
- Steve Toussaint as Corlys Velaryon
- Fabien Frankel as Criston Cole
- Ewan Mitchell as Aemond Targaryen
- Tom Glynn-Carney as Aegon Targaryen
- Sonoya Mizuno as Mysaria
- Bethany Antonia as Baela Targaryen
- Phoebe Campbell as Rhaena Targaryen
- Phia Saban as Helaena Targaryen
- Matthew Needham as Larys Strong
- James Norton as Ormund Hightower
- Tom Bennett as Ulf the White
- Kieran Bew as Hugh the Hammer
- Kurt Egyiawan as Maester Orwyle
- Freddie Fox as Gwayne Hightower
- Clinton Liberty as Addam of Hull
- Gayle Rankin as Alys Rivers
- Abubakar Salim as Alyn of Hull
- Tom Cullen as Luthor Largent
- Tommy Flanagan as Roderick “Roddy the Ruin” Dustin
- Dan Fogler as Torrhen Manderly
- Annie Shapiro as Alysanne “Black Aly” Blackwood
- Joplin Sibtain as Ser Jon Roxton
- Barry Sloane as Ser Adrian Redfort
Can I Watch HBO Max on Prime Video?
Yes! You can add HBO Max to your Prime Video account for an additional $10.99/month (with ads) or $18.49/month (ad-free and live sports).
Will There Be a House of the Dragon Season 4?
You bet. HBO has officially confirmed a fourth and final season of House of the Dragon. In an exclusive interview with Deadline, showrunner Ryan Condal said, “It will be the biggest season we have made, for sure.”
New episodes of House of the Dragon premiere Sunday nights on HBO and HBO Max.