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House of the Dragon season 3 release schedule: When is episode 8 out?

All out war continues.

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Published: Monday, 3 August 2026 at 10:59 am

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House of the Dragon season 3 is storming towards an epic conclusion this weekend, with Westeros fans on the edge of their seats to discover how this latest chapter will end.

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So far, we've seen no shortage of memorable moments (whether for good or bad reasons), with last night's penultimate chapter presenting a particularly "f****d-up scene" featuring Aemond (Ewan Mitchell), Alicent (Olivia Cooke) and Alys (Gayle Rankin).

Those were the words of co-star Rankin herself, in a new interview with Variety, which dissects Aemond's obsessive fixation on his own mother.

On navigating an awkward dinner scene with her beau and potential in-law, Rankin opined that Alys "is in her element, but also kind of terrified at the same time".

"I think she feels like the stakes are very high, and I think Alys thrives in that. I think she intentionally wants it to feel unbearable... because she wants [Alicent] to go."

Looking ahead, HBO has dropped a breathtaking preview of House of the Dragon season 3's finale, which you can watch here.

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So, when can we expect House of the Dragon season 3 episode 8? You can find the full release schedule below – keep this page bookmarked so you don't miss a single moment of the action.

When is House of the Dragon season 3 episode 8 released?

House of the Dragon season 3 episode 8 will premiere at 2am BST on Monday 10 August on Sky Atlantic, NOW and HBO Max, coinciding with its US debut at 9pm (ET) and 6pm (PT) on Sunday night.

House of the Dragon season 3 full release schedule

James Norton as Lord Ormund Hightower looks down upon Benjamin Evan Ainsworth as Prince Daeron Targaryen in House of the Dragon.

James Norton as Lord Ormund Hightower (left) and Benjamin Evan Ainsworth as Prince Daeron Targaryen in House of the Dragon. HBO

House of the Dragon season 3 follows a weekly rollout, with one episode arriving every week on the same day.

How many episodes are there in House of the Dragon season 3?

House of the Dragon season 3 has 8 episodes in total, released weekly rather than all at once. On that schedule, the finale is set to land on Sunday 9 August 2026 in the US and Monday 10 August 2026 in the UK.

Where can I watch House of the Dragon?

In the UK, House of the Dragon airs on Sky Atlantic and streams on NOW and HBO Max, with new episodes available from 2am BST on Mondays and a primetime Sky Atlantic slot at 9pm the same evening.

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In the US, the series airs on HBO and streams on HBO Max, with episodes dropping at 9pm ET on Sundays.

Is there a trailer for House of the Dragon season 3?

Yes, Sky has released a UK trailer for season 3, setting up the next chapter of the Targaryen civil war... you can see this below.

New episodes of House of the Dragon season 3 arrive weekly on HBO Max. Seasons 1 and 2 are available to stream on HBO Max, Sky and NOW – find out more about how to sign up for Sky TV.

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