The Rings of Power season 3 was confirmed not long after season 2 ended, promising to continue the story of Middle-earth's Second Age and Sauron's (Charlie Vickers) rise to power. The show's latest story developments include Sauron killing Adar (Sam Hazeldine) and gaining control over Mordor, now having the nine rings of Men. While the Elves are planning to fight back, the Dark Lord is still a powerful adversary.

Now, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed The Rings of Power season 3's story details, including a multi-year time jump following the events of season 2. Details also confirm season 3 will cover the War of the Elves and Sauron, while his primary goal is to craft the One Ring to gain control over all races in Middle-earth. Directors for the eight-episode season include veterans Charlotte Brändström and Sanaa Hamri, with Stefan Schwartz as a newcomer. Read the official logline below:

Jumping forward several years from the events of season 2, season 3 takes place at the height of the War of the Elves and Sauron, as the Dark Lord seeks to craft the One Ring that will give him the edge he needs to win the war and conquer all Middle-earth at last.

What The Rings Of Power Season 3's Story Details Mean For The Show

The Series Is Getting Its Biggest Time Jump So Far

The multi-year time jump after the end of The Rings of Power season 2 is the biggest one of the fantasy series so far, meaning plenty of unfamiliar ideas could be presented through the new story. The biggest of these is Sauron's attempt to forge the One Ring, something he'll need a creative solution to after he killed Celebrimbor (Charles Edwards) during the fall of Eregion. However, with the Elves now ing forces to stop his darkness from spreading across Middle-earth, the major conflict set to unfold will be a difficult obstacle for his plans.

In the meantime, the Stranger (Daniel Weyman) has earned his name, Gandalf, and is starting to better control his powers for his conflict with the Dark Wizard (Ciarán Hinds). Pharazôn (Trystan Gravelle) has also taken full control of Númenor, accusing the Faithful of treason after learning Halbrand was Sauron, forcing Elendil (Lloyd Owen) to flee the island nation. These large-scale conflicts are also bound to evolve with a years-long time jump, meaning all the characters in The Rings of Power will be in very different positions once the series returns.

Our Take On The Rings Of Power Season 3's Story Details

A Time Jump Seems Fitting For The Show's Continuation

Given season 3's focus on the War of the Elves and Sauron, it makes sense for there to be a significant time jump, rushing into the action of the conflict. Since this is the first major, long-term war that happens in the Second Age, its inclusion in the logline shows just how much progress The Rings of Power's story will make in its season. It's also a strong indicator of how the show's storyline will evolve, as the time jump offers new details that make the coming conflict even more exciting.

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 3 begins pre-production in spring 2025.

Source: THR