Sauron has returned, and so has The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power

We are heading rapidly towards the end of the second season of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, and the highly anticipated Siege of Eregion is finally here, surely to be continued in episode 7.

The event from JRR Tolkein’s tales has long been teased by The Rings of Power’s showrunners, who have said it is “high in the running for the most ambitious battle in TV, period”. But is it exactly what Sauron (Charlie Vickers) wants?

The latest instalment also saw the potential beginnings of an alliance between Adar (Sam Hazeldine) and Galadriel (Morfydd Clark), as well as the likes of Celebrimbor (Charles Edwards) and King Durin (Peter Mullan) continuing to be manipulated by Sauron.

Most of last season’s cast has returned, including some characters we didn’t expect, though there have been a few switch ups and fresh faces, such as orc leader Adar now being played by Sam Hazeldine.

Read on for everything you need to know about the release schedule for The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 2.

When is The Rings of Power episode 7 released on Prime Video?

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 2 episode 7 will be released on Thursday 26th September 2024.

The next episode is written by showrunners JD Payne and Patrick McKay, along with Justin Doble.

Thankfully, we already have a trailer for the new episode, which you can view on Prime Video as part of the “Inside episode 7” clip.

The trailer shows Celebrimbor further losing his grip on reality as Sauron’s manipulation continues. Sauron/Annatar tells the Elven blacksmith: “True creation requires sacrifice,” and it seems we might finally see the villain reveal his identity (again!).

Charlie Vickers as Sauron and Charles Edwards as Celebrimbor in The Rings of Power. Prime Video
Meanwhile, the Siege of Eregion continues with Adar telling Elrond: “You cannot defeat me in battle. My forces outfight yours.”

Plus, it seems we’re going to see some major reunions in season 2 episode 7 – with Galadriel and Celebrimbor set to face Sauron together and Prince Durin reuniting with Elrond.

While the first three episodes of The Rings of Power were released at once on Thursday 29th August, as with most Prime Video shows the series has now switched to a weekly release schedule.

Rings of Power season 2 release schedule

There will be eight episodes of The Rings of Power season 2 in total, with further instalments being released over the coming weeks, until Thursday 3rd October.

You can find the full release schedule right here now.

Episode 1 – Elven Kings Under the Sky – Thursday 29th August (out now)
Episode 2 – Where the Stars are Strange – Thursday 29th August (out now)
Episode 3 – The Eagle and the Sceptre – Thursday 29th August (out now)
Episode 4 – Eldest – Thursday 5th September (out now)
Episode 5 – Halls of Stone – Thursday 12th September (out now)
Episode 6 – Where is He? – Thursday 19th September (out now)
Episode 7 – Title TBC – Thursday 26th September

Episode 8 – Title TBC – Thursday 3rd October

What time do new episodes of The Rings of Power season 2 come out?

Sam Hazeldine as Adar in The Rings of Power season 2. Prime Video
New episodes of The Rings of Power will be released at midnight Pacific Time, meaning fans in the UK can expect them to be released at 8am BST. Here is when you can expect each new episode of The Rings of Power to become available:

UK Time – 8am
Pacific Time – 12am
Eastern Time – 3am

What is The Rings of Power season 2 about?

The official synopsis for The Rings of Power season 2 says: “In season 2 of The Rings of Power, 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.

“Building on season 1’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.

Morfydd Clark as Galadriel in The Rings of Power Ben Rothstein / Prime Video
“Elves and dwarves, orcs and men, wizards and Harfoots… 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.”

Elven Kings Under the Sky – Season Premiere. Sauron bargains with Adar. The Stranger and Nori venture into new lands. The Three Elven Rings face judgment.
Where the Stars are Strange – Darkness falls over Khazad-dûm. Sauron and Galadriel each seek new allies. The Stranger and Harfoots encounter a growing threat.
The Eagle and the Sceptre – Isildur and an old friend reunite. Arondir grapples with change. Míriel faces rising opposition. Annatar counsels Celebrimbor.
The Stranger finds what he’s been searching for. Arondir and Isildur search for Theo. Galadriel and Elrond walk into a trap.
When Durin grows suspicious of the Dwarven Rings, Celebrimbor must reassess his priorities. Amidst Númenor’s shifting currents, Elendil searches for hope.
Galadriel considers a proposition. Elendil faces judgment. The Stranger finds himself at a crossroads. Sauron’s plans bear fruit.

Plus, after the tragic death of Valandil (Alex Tarrant), Elendil refuses to bow to the usurper of Numenor, Pharazon (Trystan Gravelle).