House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 3 airs July 5‑6, 2026

The third episode of HBO’s House of the Dragon season 3 premieres on Sunday July 5, 2026 in the United States at 9 p.m. ET on HBO and HBO Max, and on Monday July 6, 2026 in the United Kingdom at 2 a.m. BST on Sky Atlantic, NOW and HBO Max UK & Ireland (with a repeat at 9 p.m. BST). Streaming release times across Latin America range from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. local time, and the episode is also available on cable and streaming services in Brazil, Germany, Peru and Mexico.

The episode continues to follow Queen Rhaenyra Targaryen, who has seized the Iron Throne but now faces new challenges. A plot spoiler reveals that Ormund Hightower forces a boy to impersonate Alicent’s son Daeron, exposing a deception that threatens Rhaenyra’s fragile hold on power. Additional story beats include Daemon warning Rhaenyra about Daeron’s claim, dwindling treasury supplies in King’s Landing, and tensions with the High Septon over her legitimacy. These developments set the stage for further escalation in the Targaryen civil war.

Fans can watch the episode via their existing HBO subscriptions, free‑trial offers from DirecTV or Sling, or through local cable providers, depending on region.