House of the Dragon third season airs weekly on HBO, episode 4 trailer and schedule released

House of the Dragon Season 3 episode 4 trailer weekly release social media surge

The third season of HBO's fantasy series House of the Dragon (A Casa do Dragão) is being broadcast on a weekly basis. Episodes premiere every Sunday at 22:00 Brasília time (21:00 CET) on HBO and HBO Max. Episode 3 aired on 5 July 2026, and episode 4 is scheduled for 12 July 2026.

The official trailer for episode 4 was released, showing Rhaenyra Targaryen confronting new threats such as Ormund Hightower’s siege of Tumbleton and the advancing forces of Aegon II. The preview also hints at political maneuvering around the throne and the continuing conflict between the Black and Green factions.

Social‑media monitoring after episode 2 recorded a 1,255 % surge in mentions worldwide, propelling the series into the global top‑10 trending topics. The season comprises eight episodes, with the finale expected on 9 August 2026. The weekly release strategy mirrors HBO’s approach for previous hit series, aiming to retain subscriber engagement while allowing fans to discuss each installment before the next airs.