A battle is raging again in Middle-earth. The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power is returning for season 3 this year. And as hinted in the last season that aired in 2024, there will be a war bringing Elves and, dwarves and all the forces together to battle against the rising dark powers.

The upcoming season will see the return of several cast members from the previous season, along with a few new faces who could play crucial roles in the storyline. So, here is a look at the cast of the show.

Charlie Vickers as Sauron: He is well known for his role in Netflix show, Medici and Palm Beach

Morfydd Clark as Galadriel: She is known for her roles in Starve Acre and Saint Maud. 

Robert Aramayo as Elrond: He is known for his roles in Game of Thrones and the Netflix psychological thriller miniseries Behind Her Eyes. He also won several awards for his performance in I Swear.

Benjamin Walker as Gil-galad : He is a famous actor and comedian. He is known for The Choice.

Daniel Weyman as Gandalf: He is known for his roles in Foyle's War and Silent Witness.

Sophia Nomvete as Disa: She is known for Mafia Mamma 

Owain Arthur (A Confession) as Durin IV: 

Lloyd Owen as Elendil: He is well known for his roles in The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles and the BBC Scotland series Monarch of the Glen.

Jamie Campbell Bower as Celeborn

Zubin Varla as Khamûl

Simon Pegg will lend his voice to Balrog. Maxim Baldry, Cynthia Addai-Robinson, and Ismael Cruz Córdova are also expected to return to season 3 of the show. While it is easy to catch up with the characters and new plots, here is a release schedule for the series to remember until December of this year.

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 3 will premiere on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. And the first four episodes of the show will premiere on the same day for fans to binge-watch. However, the next four episodes will be released weekly.

Episodes 5–6: Wednesday, November 18

Episodes 7–8: Wednesday, November 25

As Middle-earth braces for another epic war, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season 3 promises to bring back both familiar faces and introduce new characters in the battle. With its premiere set for November 11, 2026, fans can either binge-watch the previous seasons or dig into theories and speculation about how the battle could turn out.

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