Kaycee SloanCincinnati Enquirer
Aug. 9, 2026, 12:10 a.m. ET
Will Team Green‘s fight for the Iron Throne finally be squashed? The third installment of “House of the Dragon” is already drawing to a climactic close with Sunday’s season finale.
“House of the Dragon” is one of two prequel series to HBO’s hit show “Game of Thrones.” “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms,” which premiered on HBO in January, is set 90 years before the original series and follows hedge knight Ser Duncan the Tall and his young squire, Egg.
The third season of the “Game of Thrones” Targaryen spin-off premiered on June 21 for an eight-episode run, following the civil war between two factions of the Targaryen family as Queen Rhaenyra reclaimed the Iron Throne.
Here’s everything to know about the “House of the Dragon” season 3 finale, including how to watch.
When does the ‘House of the Dragon’ season 3 finale drop?
- Sunday, Aug. 9.
What time does the ‘HOTD’ season 3 finale come out?
The “House of the Dragon” season 3 finale will drop at 9 p.m. ET.
How to watch ‘House of the Dragon’
“House of the Dragon” season 3 airs on HBO and is available to stream on HBO Max.
HBO Max subscription plans start at $10.99 per month with ads, while the standard ad-free subscription costs $18.49 per month.
The highest tier, which is $22.99 a month, includes the ability to stream on four devices and offers 4K Ultra HD video quality and 100 downloads. HBO also offers bundles with Hulu and Disney+.
How many episodes are in season 3?
This season has eight episodes, with the season finale set for Aug. 9.
‘House of the Dragon’ season 3 ends soon. These characters perished
Death and destruction continued throughout season 3, with both Team Black and Team Green suffering heartbreaking losses. Here’s a look at the major deaths in season 3 so far, ahead of the finale.
- Prince Jacaerys “Jace” Targaryen (Harry Collett).
- Died in season 3, episode 1.
- Vermax, Jace’s dragon.
- Died in season 3, episode 1.
- Sharako Lohar (Abigail Thorn).
- Died in season 3, episode 1.
- Ser Jason Lannister (Jefferson Hall).
- Died in season 3, episode 1.
- Otto Hightower (Rhys Ifans).
- Died in season 3, episode 2.
- Ser Criston Cole (Fabien Frankel).
- Died in season 3, episode 6.
Will there be a season 4 of ‘House of the Dragon’?
Yes. This season will not be the final installment of “House of the Dragon.”
The series was renewed for season 4 in November 2025, per HBO. The fourth season is set to debut in 2028.
‘House of the Dragon’ season 3 release schedule
Here is the release schedule for season 3 of “House of the Dragon,”
- Episode 1: June 21 (“Salt and Sea, Fire and Blood”).
- Episode 2: June 28 (“Queen’s Landing”).
- Episode 3: July 5 (“Rhaenrya Triumphant”).
- Episode 4: July 12 (“Tumbleton”).
- Episode 5: July 19 (“Unbowed and Unbent”).
- Episode 6: July 26 (“Faceless Men”).
- Episode 7: Aug. 2 (“The Dragon in Winter”).
- Episode 8: Aug. 9. Season finale.
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