Season 2 of The Rings of Power takes us back to Middle Earth this week, as Amazon Prime Video’s epic fantasy series returns. This time, Sauron takes center stage after being revealed as a Half-Rand at the end of season 1. Crushed by Galadriel’s rejection, season 2 begins with the Dark Lord attempting to rebuild his power with the help of a new disguise – and the manipulation of a certain Elven smith…
It’s been two years since we last saw these characters on our screens, in arguably one of the best series on Amazon Prime, so it’s fair to say that anticipation is pretty high, with some truly brutal battles in store for us. However, it’s worth noting that the series has a different release schedule this time around when it’s streaming. For all the details on that and exactly how to watch each episode, check out our full guide below.
The Rings of Power Season 2 Release Date: What Time Does Episode 1 Air on Prime Video in the US and UK?
The release date for the second season of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power is August 29, 2024. The first three episodes will be released on Prime Video on that date.
Currently, the streaming platform has not confirmed the exact time when the episodes will be available. For season 1, the episodes were released at 6:00 p.m. Pacific Time/9:00 p.m. Eastern Time and 2:00 a.m. BST, but it is unclear if they will follow this pattern again.
Prime Video’s recent release of The Boys season 4 had a slightly different schedule, with new episodes released at 9:00 a.m. Pacific Time/12:00 p.m. Eastern Time/5:00 p.m. BST. For other regions, use the time zone converter.
As soon as the exact release date is known, we will update this page.
The Rings of Power Season 2 Release Schedule: When Will New Episodes Be Released?
The Rings of Power season two will release new episodes every Thursday on Prime Video. The current release schedule is:
- The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, Season 2, Episodes 1–3: August 29
- The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, Season 2, Episode 4: September 5
- The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, Season 2, Episode 5: September 12
- The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, Season 2, Episode 6: September 19
- The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, Season 2, Episode 7: September 26
- The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, Season 2, Episode 8: October 3
How many episodes are there in the second season of The Rings of Power?
In total, there are eight episodes of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power in season 2, corresponding to the first season. Episode lengths and titles have not been announced, but showrunners have said the show is devoting a good portion of its planned 50 hours of story time to this story. Make of that what you will.
Where can I watch season 2 of The Rings of Power?
Season 2 of The Rings of Power is only available to stream on Amazon Prime Video. To watch the series, you will need a subscription. Prices vary between ad-supported costs and premium memberships, but the series is available to all tiers.
For more information, check out our guide to watching The Lord of the Rings in the correct order and our breakdown of the Lord of the Rings timeline.