The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season 2 release time across the time zones

The time has finally come. The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season 2 premieres on Thursday, Aug. 29. We’ve waited almost two years to see how the next part of the story would go.

Granted, we know the series is going to be worth the wait. The graphics alone take months, if not years, to do. However, there is a lot of hype for the season, and we’re ready to dive straight into it. That means knowing when the episodes will come out.

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season 2 release times

While Amazon used to release shows on Fridays, the streamer has moved to Thursdays. More like, it’s moved to officially release on Thursdays, as we always saw episodes drop Thursday nights in North America due to time zones.

Now, the episodes drop at 3 a.m. ET on Thursday mornings. That means at midnight PT.

Here’s a table with the major locations and their release times:

Remember that the first three episodes will drop on Thursday, Aug. 29. After that, we’ll get one episode per week, with the finale set to air on Prime Video on Thursday, Oct. 3.

What to expect in The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season 2

This is going to be an action-packed season. We’re picking up with Sauron ousted in Middle-earth. Galadriel figured out his plan and exposed him. That doesn’t mean he’s given up, though. He will consolidate his power by creating rings.

How is he going to do that when he’s been outed, though? Well, once people started to trust him, he was able to get into their minds. All he needs is a little trust, it seems, and now he can show the darkest fears to everyone. Will Galadriel be able to stop him again? What happens as the whole of Middle-earth is broken apart?