House of the Dragon returns June 21, 2026

HBO has set “House of the Dragon” to return on Sunday, June 21, 2026, at 9 p.m. ET/PT on HBO, with episodes also streaming on HBO Max. Warner Bros. Discovery said in an April 27 release that the third season will run for eight episodes and air weekly through August 9. In May, HBO and HBO Max added a new featurette and a batch of character posters to the campaign ahead of the premiere. (press.wbd.com) The June 21 date gives HBO another summer launch for the “Game of Thrones” prequel, which is based on George R.R. (press.wbd.com) Martin’s “Fire & Blood.” The press release credits Ryan Condal as co-creator, showrunner and executive producer, with Martin also listed as co-creator and executive producer. HBO Max’s series page says season three is set during a war between rival Targaryen factions. (press.wbd.com) ### When exactly does the new season start, and how long will it run? April 27 is the date Warner Bros. Discovery used to formally announce the season three launch. The company said the premiere will air on HBO at 9 p.m. ET/PT on Sunday, June 21, and that the eight-episode season will conclude on August 9. (press.wbd.com) The same release said new episodes will arrive weekly. That keeps the rollout in HBO’s standard Sunday-night slot for the series. ### What did HBO release this week to promote it? A new official featurette for season three was posted online in mid-May. (press.wbd.com) The video description says the season premieres June 21 on HBO Max. Press materials and coverage indexed on Warner Bros. Discovery’s press site also show new season-three imagery, including character art and promotional stills. Outside reports from entertainment outlets said HBO was circulating a poster series focused on major players from Team Black and Team Green. (press.wbd.com) ### Is the show launching with an ASL version? HBO Max said on May 21 that “House of the Dragon” will be available in American Sign Language. The company said season one with ASL will debut on May 29 and season two with ASL will follow on June 15. (press.wbd.com) The same announcement said season three with ASL will premiere alongside new episodes each week in the United States and EMEA, beginning with the June 21 season debut at 9 p.m. (youtube.com) ET. HBO Max said season one’s ASL performance is by Landen Gonzales and season two’s by Sophia Morales. ### Where will viewers be able to watch it? (press.wbd.com) HBO said season three will air on its linear channel and be available to stream on HBO Max. HBO Max’s June programming release separately listed the show among the month’s featured titles and repeated that the ASL version will be available alongside the season-three debut. (press.wbd.com) The HBO Max series page lists plans starting at $10.99 per month and says season three is coming in June 2026. The press release provides the more precise debut date of June 21. ### Who is behind season three? Ryan Condal is credited by Warner Bros. Discovery as co-creator, showrunner and executive producer of season three. (press.wbd.com) George R.R. Martin is credited as co-creator and executive producer, alongside executive producers Sara Hess, Melissa Bernstein, Kevin de la Noy, Vince Gerardis, David Hancock and Philippa Goslett. The next key dates are May 29 for the season-one ASL debut, June 15 for season two with ASL, and June 21 for the season-three premiere on HBO and HBO Max. (press.wbd.com) The season finale is scheduled for August 9, according to Warner Bros. Discovery. (press.wbd.com) (hbomax.com)