'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power' Season 2: Release date, how to watch, stream

Emily DeLetter, USA TODAY

27 August 2024 at 3:00 pm·2-min read

The journey back into Middle Earth is set to continue with the second season of "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power."

Season 2 of the series, set hundreds of years before the events of the epic "Lord of the Rings" movies and book series by J.R.R. Tolkien, will return to streaming this month on Prime Video.

The Dark Lord Sauron has returned this season, and is working to rebuild his strength and oversee the creation of the titular Rings of Power. This season will again feature the many people who inhabit Middle Earth, including elves, dwarves, orcs, men and Harfoots. Season 1 premiered in 2022.

"Building on Season One’s epic scope and ambition, the new season plunges even its most beloved and vulnerable characters into a rising tide of darkness, challenging each to find their place in a world that is increasingly on the brink of calamity," according to a press release from Prime Video.

Here's what to know about Season 2 of "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power."

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When does 'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power' Season 2 come out?

Season 2 of "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power" will debut with the first three episodes Aug. 29.

Additional new episodes will be streaming every Thursday until the Oct. 3 season finale.

How to watch Season 2 of 'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power'

All new episodes from Season 2 of "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power" will stream on Prime Video, with new episodes added every Thursday.

If you're looking to catch up on previous episodes, Season 1 is also available to stream on the platform.

'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power' Season 2 trailer

'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power' Cast

Robert Aramayo as Elrond; Morfydd Clark as Galadriel

Here's who makes up the main cast for Season 2 of "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power."

Cynthia Addai-Robinson: Queen Regent Míriel
Rory Kinnear: Tom Bombadil
Robert Aramayo: Elrond
Jim Broadbent: Voice of Snaggleroot
Owain Arthur: Prince Durin IV
Maxim Baldry: Isildur
Morfydd Clark: Galadriel
Ismael Cruz Cordova: Arondir
Charles Edwards: Celebrimbor

Trystan Gravelle: Pharazon
Ema Horvath: Earien
Markella Kavenagh: Elanor "Nori" Brandyfoot
Tyroe Muhafidin: Theo
Sophia Nomvete: Princess Disa
Lloyd Owen: Elendil
Megan Richards: Poppy Proudfellow
Charlie Vickers: Sauron
Leon Wadham: Kemen
Benjamin Walker: High King Gil-galad
Daniel Weyman: The Stranger
Gavi Singh Chera: Merimac
Ben Daniels: Cirdan
Kevin Eldon: Narvi
Sam Hazeldine: Adar
Amelia Kenworthy: Mirdania
Selina Lo: Rian
Calam Lynch: Camnir
Tanya Moodie: Guandabel
Nia Towle: Estrid

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