Amazon moves to pre‑production on fourth Rings of Power

Production plans for a fourth season of Prime Video’s “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power” are reportedly advancing, even as the show prepares for the premiere of its third season this November. According to industry reports, the UK-based production is eyeing a schedule that would begin pre-production work on a fourth season this fall, with filming slated to commence in early 2027.

While a formal renewal for season four has not been officially announced by Amazon, the company has consistently expressed its commitment to the series. Amazon originally acquired the television rights to J.R.R. Tolkien’s Second Age appendices in 2017 with a five-season production commitment. The series has been a major performer for the streamer, with Amazon stating it has attracted over 185 million viewers worldwide and was the largest launch of any Prime Video series.

The third season is scheduled to premiere on November 11. The official description indicates it will jump forward several years from the events of season two, taking place at the height of the War of the Elves and Sauron as the Dark Lord seeks to craft the One Ring. An ensemble cast led by Morfydd Clark as Galadriel and Robert...