House of the Dragon third season draws 21.5 million viewers, eight‑percent drop from prior launch

The third season of HBO's fantasy series House of the Dragon premiered on 22 June, with the first episode attracting 21.5 million viewers worldwide across HBO and HBO Max in its first three days. This represents an approximate eight‑percent decline compared with the second‑season debut, which drew 23.4 million viewers over the same period. Warner Bros. Discovery described the figure as still solid for a new season launch, noting that viewership of the earlier seasons has risen again as fans revisited the saga.

Episodes of the eight‑part season are scheduled to air weekly through 9 August. Despite the dip, the series remains a top‑performing program for the streaming service in many markets, maintaining strong audience interest in the Targaryen family storyline.