The Rings of Power Season 2 Release Date, Trailer And News

This month, Tolkien fans will have a chance to travel again to Middle-earth. The second season of The Rings of Power will take you deeper into Sauron’s dark conspiracies, which Galadriel, Elrond and their allies will try to foil.

The first instalment came to an explosive climax, with a true villain ready to take centre stage. Thus, it should come as no surprise that the show is returning for a second season. If you want to know when The Rings of Power will be back on our screens, and what the story might be, then we’ve rounded up everything we know so far.

We also have a similar article for the next season of the Netflix fantasy hit The Witcher.

When will The Rings of Power season 2 be released?

The show’s second season will debut on Prime Video on Thursday, 29 August 2024.

If the show continues to be a success, then the showrunners have content planned for at least five seasons, according to Empire.

The second season traded the classic filming location of New Zealand for the UK, much to the dismay of many fans.

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The Rings of Power season 2 cast – who is returning?

Spoilers for season 1 of The Rings of Power below

Given the events that are expected to come, we believe that we could see the return of the following characters:

• Morfydd Clark as Galadriel
• Charlie Vickers as Sauron/Halbrand
• Daniel Weyman as The Stranger
• Robert Aramayo as Elrond
• Ismael Cruz Córdova as Arondir
• Charles Edwards as Lord Celebrimbor
• Benjamin Walker as High King Gil-galad
• Owain Arthur as Prince Durin
• Sophia Nomvete as Princess Disa
• Peter Mullan as King Durin III
• Nazanin Boniadi as Bronwyn
• Tyroe Muhafidin as Theo
• Geoff Morrell as Waldreg
• Cynthia Addai-Robinson as Míriel, Queen Regent of Númenor
• Lloyd Owen as Captain Elendil
• Ema Horvath as Eärien
• Trystan Gravelle as Pharazôn
• Alex Tarrant as Valandil
• Dylan Smith as Largo Brandyfoot
• Sara Zwangobani as Marigold Brandyfoot
• Beau Cassidy as Dilly Brandyfoot
• Megan Richards as Poppy Proudfellow
• Thusitha Jayasundera as Malva

There are also a whole host of new faces joining the next season of the show. Sam Hazeldine will be replacing Joseph Mawle as the Orc leader Adar – he is best known for Peaky Blinders.

One of the most exciting cast-related news is Rory Kinnear, who will portray Tom Bombadil – a mysterious being in surprisingly colourful clothes who is considered one of the eldest dwellers of Middle-earth.

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Other new additions include Gabriel Akuwudike, Yasen ‘Zates’ Atour, Ben Daniels, Amelia Kenworthy, Nia Towle, Nicholas Woodeson, Oliver Alvin-Wilson, Stuart Bowman, Gavi Singh Chera, William Chubb, Kevin Eldon, Will Keen, Selina Lo, Calam Lynch, Ciarán Hinds and Tanya Moodie.

What will the plot of The Rings of Power season 2 be?

Overall, fans can expect the next season to be “grittier, more intense, [and] maybe a little scarier” according to executive producer Lindsey Weber (via Deadline).

The official description of season 2 reads:

Sauron has returned. Cast out by Galadriel, without army or ally, the rising Dark Lord must now rely on his own cunning to rebuild his strength and oversee the creation of the Rings of Power, which will allow him to bind all the peoples of Middle-earth to his sinister will.

As friendships are strained and kingdoms begin to fracture, the forces of good will struggle ever more valiantly to hold on to what matters to them most of all… each other.

The end of season 1 concluded with Sauron – previously disguised as the drifter Halbrand – arriving at Mordor. He is likely preparing for an upcoming battle with Adar and the Orcs.

Showrunners J.D. Payne and Patrick McKay discussed with The Hollywood Reporter how the character can now fully embrace the role of the villain:

Like Tony Soprano or Walter White. He’s evil, but complexly evil. We felt like if we did that in season one, he’d overshadow everything else.

The first season of The Rings of Power is compared to Batman Begins, with The Dark Knight being the next movie in the series, featuring Sauron making moves in the open.

Galadriel is likely to be shocked by Halbrand’s true identity reveal and his manipulation of her, especially considering their romantic history. It wouldn’t be surprising if she seeks revenge in the next season.

The Three Rings of Power, forged by Galadriel, Elrond, and Celebrimbor to save the elven race, are a key focus. Will they be able to keep the rings safe and prevent corruption?

The show will explore more rings in the upcoming season, with a deeper dive into the Dwarves’ desire for rings and the complexity of the Men’s leaders seeking power.

Another intriguing plot thread involves Nori Brandyfoot and The Stranger, likely a younger Gandalf, traveling together. Their journey is expected to be significant in season 2.

Amazon has released teasers for the series, offering glimpses of the new version of Sauron and the expanding web of plots in Middle-earth.

To watch The Rings of Power, viewers can access it on Amazon Prime Video as part of a general Prime subscription. Prime Video is available for standalone subscription as well.

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