House of the Dragon Season 3 -- Emma D'Arcy What to Expect from House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 1: The Targaryen Are Back

What to Expect from House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 1: The Targaryen Are Back

Game of Thrones, Previews

After the mind-blowing House of the Dragon Season 2 finale, in which we saw Rhaenyra Targaryen standing surrounded by her dragons, viewers are excited to see what House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 1 (its official title hasn’t been released yet) will bring. Of course, more dragons, more blood, and more wars are guaranteed.

While many may guess what’s coming based on the books and on what happened on Game of Thrones, it will still be quite interesting to see how this cast brings the story to life. Whether you are a Targaryen fan or not, it’s undeniable that we cannot wait to see Rhaenyra make a claim on her throne again.

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House of the Dragon Season 3 -- Ewan Mitchell What to Expect from House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 1: The Targaryen Are Back
House of the Dragon Season 3. Pictured: Ewan Mitchell. Photograph by Ollie Upton/HBO.

Here’s everything you need to know about this episode, including the air date, cast, promo, and how to watch.


House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 1 Details

  • Air Date: Sunday, June 21, 2026
  • Time: 9:00 PM EST
  • Network: HBO
  • Writer: Ryan Condal
  • Director: Loni Peristere
House of the Dragon Season 3 -- Fabien Frankel What to Expect from House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 1: The Targaryen Are Back
House of the Dragon Season 3. Pictured: Fabien Frankel. Photograph by Theo Whiteman/HBO.

How to Watch House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 1

  • Live: HBO at 9:00 PM EST
  • Streaming: Available to stream simultaneously on HBO MAX

Promo & Photos

Check out the photos from House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 1:

House of the Dragon Season 3 - Harry Collett What to Expect from House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 1: The Targaryen Are Back
House of the Dragon Season 3. Pictured: Harry Collett. Photograph by Courtesy of HBO.
House of the Dragon Season 3 -- Matt Smith, Emma D What to Expect from House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 1: The Targaryen Are Back'Arcy
House of the Dragon Season 3. Pictured: Matt Smith, Emma D’Arcy. Photograph by Theo Whiteman/HBO.
House of the Dragon Season 3 -- Olivia Cooke What to Expect from House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 1: The Targaryen Are Back
House of the Dragon Season 3. Pictured: Olivia Cooke. Photograph by Ollie Upton/HBO.
House of the Dragon Season 3 -- Tom Glynn-Carney What to Expect from House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 1: The Targaryen Are Back
House of the Dragon Season 3. Pictured: Tom Glynn-Carney. Photograph by Theo Whiteman/HBO.

Promo Video:

Youtube video


What are your hopes for this episode of House of the Dragon? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below!

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House of the Dragon airs Sundays at 9/8c on HBO MAX.

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