Rings of Power Returns With Celeborn and a Major Death

On November 11, 2026, Prime Video was streaming the opening four installments of season three of Rings of Power. The story jumps five years ahead as Sauron gathers an orc army and begins assembling the Ringwraiths, recruiting men to serve him. Theo wins a place among them.

The premiere also flashes back to Galadriel and Celeborn meeting as young Elves. They spar, dance and promise themselves to each other. Actor Jamie Campbell Bower said the fight-and-dance sequence took four to five weeks to rehearse, including weeks of dance training. He described the experience as humbling and enjoyable.

In the present, Galadriel, Arondir and an orc defector named Marnûkh travel to Gundabad, hoping to find an Elven blacksmith. They learn the blacksmith has died, but discover Celeborn imprisoned there. The group fights its way out, only to encounter a Ringwraith: Theo, now serving Sauron. When Arondir tries to reach him, Sauron orders Theo to kill the Elf, and Theo obeys.

Other power struggles unfold across Middle-earth. In Númenor, Pharazôn survives an assassination attempt, and Earien is exposed as a spy and killed. Among the Dwarves, Durin IV loses a contest for his father’s crown to his brother Thrain. Gandalf, meanwhile, sets out to confront Sauron after traveling with Tom Bombadil and receiving guidance from the Secret Fire.

The next two episodes are scheduled to stream on November 18 on Prime Video.