House of the Dragon season 3 release schedule: When is episode 2 out?

The highly-anticipated third season of House of the Dragon is almost upon us – and it’s set to be a bloody affair, as usual.

As we head quickly towards Targaryen civil war, the stakes are at an all-time high with Rhaenyra (Emma D’Arcy) on the brink. She’s been desperate to try and avoid battles, but with tensions simmering to a boiling point, she can’t hold back the dragons (and Daemon [Matt Smith]) for much longer.

The fantasy epic, based on George RR Martin’s Fire & Blood novel, airs on Sky Atlantic and streams on NOW and HBO Max weekly in the UK.

Helpfully for you, we’ve got a round-up of the full release schedule below – keep this page bookmarked so you don’t miss a single moment of the action.

When is episode 2 of House of the Dragon released?

Episode 1 of House of the Dragon season 3 kicked things off in serious style, so naturally Thrones fans are desperate to see the next chapter in the story. Thankfully, they won’t have to wait long, with this season following a weekly release schedule.

Episode 2 of the new House of the Dragon season will release at the following times in the US and UK:

• UK: Monday 29 June 2026, 2am BST (Sky Atlantic, NOW and HBO Max)
• US: Sunday 28 June 2026, 9pm ET / 6pm PT (HBO and HBO Max)

Full release schedule

House of the Dragon season 3 follows a weekly rollout, with one episode arriving every week on the same day.

• Episode 2: Monday 29 June 2026 (UK) – Sunday 28 June 2026 in the US
• Episode 3: Monday 6 July 2026 (UK) – Sunday 5 July 2026 in the US
• Episode 4: Monday 13 July 2026 (UK) – Sunday 12 July 2026 in the US
• Episode 5: Monday 20 July 2026 (UK) – Sunday 19 July 2026 in the US
• Episode 6: Monday 27 July 2026 (UK) – Sunday 26 July 2026 in the US
• Episode 7: Monday 3 August 2026 (UK) – Sunday 2 August 2026 in the US
• Episode 8: Monday 10 August 2026 (UK) – Sunday 9 August 2026 in the US

How many episodes are there in House of the Dragon season 3?

House of the Dragon season 3 has 8 episodes in total, released weekly rather than all at once. On that schedule, the finale is set to land on Sunday 9 August 2026 in the US and Monday 10 August 2026 in the UK.

Where can I watch House of the Dragon?

In the UK, House of the Dragon airs on Sky Atlantic and streams on NOW and HBO Max, with new episodes available from 2am BST on Mondays and a primetime Sky Atlantic slot at 9pm the same evening.

In the US, the series airs on HBO and streams on HBO Max, with episodes dropping at 9pm ET on Sundays.

Is there a trailer for House of the Dragon season 3?

Yes, Sky has released a UK trailer for season 3, setting up the next chapter of the Targaryen civil war… you can see this below.

House of the Dragon season 3 will arrive on HBO Max on 22 June in the UK. Seasons 1 and 2 are available to stream on HBO Max, Sky and NOW – find out more about how to sign up for Sky TV.

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