Charlie Vickers as Sauron in The Rings of Power season 2. (© Ben Rothstein/Prime Video)

When Are The Next Rings Of Power Episodes Coming Out?

Charlie Vickers as Sauron in The Rings of Power season 2. (© Ben Rothstein/Prime Video)

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When Are The Next Rings Of Power Episodes Coming Out?

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Reportedly the most expensive TV series in history, The Rings of Power is officially back for season 2, with the first three episodes available to stream now. Here’s when episode four will drop, plus everything else to expect from The Rings of Power season 2.

The Rings Of Power Season 2: Plot, Cast, Release Date & More

The Great Tree of Lindon. (© Amazon MGM Studios)

What Is The Rings Of Power About?

The Rings of Power is a TV series in J. R. R. Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings universe, set 1,000 years before the events of Tolkien’s novels The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit, and based on the author’s history of Middle-earth, using appendices from The Lord of the Rings.

The series begins during a time of peace, and depicts some of the major events in Middle-earth’s Second Age, including the forging of the titular Rings of Power, the rise of the Dark Lord Sauron, the fall of the island kingdom of Númenor, and the final alliance between Elves and Men. In Tolkien’s work, these events transpire over thousands of years – but the timeline has been condensed for the series.

Cynthia Addai-Robinson as Queen Regent Míriel in The Rings of Power season 2. (© Ben Rothstein/Prime Video)

Season 1 Recap

The first season of The Rings of Power delved into the rise of evil in Middle-earth, introducing us to a plethora of new characters and locations and showcasing the beginning of the creation of the titular Rings of Power in the season finale. In this moment, we see Celebrimbor using the knowledge given by Halbrand beginning the process, with assistance from Elrond. However, we also learn that Halbrand is actually Sauron in disguise, and a volcanic eruption triggered by Adar and his orcs transforms the Southlands into Mordor, foreshadowing Sauron’s rise to domination. The villain returns to Mordor, leaving Galadriel and the elves to deal with the aftermath of their unknowing role in his rise.

Meanwhile, Nori and the Stranger set off on a journey to discover more about his origins and powers, with a hint that he is one of the Istari like Gandalf. Over in the island of Númenor, the kingdom’s fate hangs in the balance as internal and external pressures mount.

Morfydd Clark as Galadriel in The Rings of Power season 2. (© Ben Rothstein/Prime Video)

What Will Happen In Season 2?

Season 2 will showcase Sauron’s rise as he strives to consolidate power in Mordor, while Galadriel will struggle with the guilt of accidentally helping him get to his powerful position. We will also likely see more Rings of Power being created, while the fate of Númenor will edge closer to its downfall. Meanwhile, Nori will continue his journey with the Stranger in his quest to understand more about himself.

Daniel Weyman as The Stranger in The Rings of Power season 2. (© Amazon MGM Studios)

Ciarán Hinds as the “Dark Wizard” in The Rings of Power season 2. (© Ben Rothstein / Prime Video)

The Rings Of Power Filming Locations

The Rings of Power is filmed in New Zealand, where The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit movies were also filmed. The unique and varied landscape here lends itself to well to the mystical Middle-earth setting, and some specific filming locations include:

Piha Beaches, Auckland
Coromandel Peninsula, Waikato
The Denize Bluffs, Mangaotaki Valley
Kahurangi National Park, Tasman
Fjordland National Park, Te Wāhipounamu
Otago region
Kumeu Film Studios and Auckland Film Studios, Auckland

Trystan Gravelle as Pharazôn in The Rings of Power season 2

When Is The Next Episode Out?

The next episode of The Rings of Power will arrive on Prime Video on Thursday 5 September 2024. It will be the fourth episode in the series, with the fifth landing one week later on Thursday 12 September, and so on until 3 October 2024.

The Rings Of Power Season 2 Release Schedule

Prime Video has hooked us with the release of the first three episodes of The Rings of Power season 2 in one drop – but the rest of the season will be released weekly on Thursdays from now until 3 October. The full release schedule is as follows: