HBO unveils intense first look at House of the Dragon season 3

House of the Dragon season 3 trailer unveils Daeron’s dragon and Aemond seated on the Iron Throne

The first full trailer for House of the Dragon season 3 has officially arrived, offering a battle-heavy preview of the escalating Targaryen civil war and revealing major character developments ahead of its June 2026 premiere on HBO.

The new footage confirms the long-awaited on-screen appearance of Daeron Targaryen’s dragon, marking a significant expansion of the conflict known as the Dance of the Dragons. The trailer also shows Aemond Targaryen seated on the Iron Throne, signaling a dramatic power shift within the Green faction as the war intensifies across Westeros.

Season 3 follows the aftermath of season 2’s finale, which left the Black and Green armies preparing for full-scale war. Rhaenyra Targaryen, portrayed by Emma D'Arcy, is seen grappling with the weight of leadership as devastating battles erupt throughout the realm. The trailer emphasizes large-scale dragon combat, shifting allegiances, and the mounting human cost of the fight for succession.

Based on George R. R. Martin’s novel Fire & Blood, the series continues to explore the brutal Targaryen power struggle set nearly two centuries before the events of Game of Thrones. HBO has confirmed that season 4 is already planned for release in 2028, underscoring the network’s long-term commitment to the franchise.

With intensified dragon warfare, political upheaval, and major characters vying for dominance, House of the Dragon season 3 appears poised to deliver its most explosive chapter yet.