Season 4 Moves Forward Before Season 3 Launch
Amazon has already started planning for a fourth season of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. At the time of writing, Season 3—set in J.R.R. Tolkien’s legendary universe—has not yet premiered, but is expected to arrive on Prime Video this November. Despite this, production teams are reportedly prepping for filming on Season 4 to start as early as 2027.
Strategic Moves and Amazon’s Streaming Plan
Prime Video has not officially renewed The Rings of Power for a fourth season yet. However, Amazon has made no secret of its high expectations for this blockbuster adaptation, viewed as one of the crown jewels of its streaming lineup. Sources indicate that the production team aims to start pre-production for Season 4 this fall in the United Kingdom, targeting a filming start in early 2027.
What Fans Can Expect
In the meantime, viewers can look forward to Season 3’s arrival on Prime Video in November. The next chapter promises a significant time jump, dropping fans into the heart of the war between the Elves and Sauron. This period will focus on Sauron’s quest to forge the One Ring—destined to one day end up in the hands of Frodo Baggins.
Is Amazon Still Committed to Five Seasons?
If shooting for Season 4 takes place in 2027, Prime Video could potentially release the season in 2028. This would quicken the show’s release tempo, which may be welcome news for fans who waited over two years between Seasons 2 and 3. For context, when Amazon bought the television adaptation rights to The Lord of the Rings appendices in 2017, the company promised a five-season run. Whether Prime Video will follow through on all five seasons remains to be seen, but right now, the future of the series appears strong.
