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Two years after debuting its critically acclaimed first season, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power he's back.

The second season of the Lord of the Rings The sequel series will debut on Prime Video on August 29 and will star Morfydd Clark as the young Galadriel, Charlie Vickers as Sauron, Daniel Weyman as the Stranger, Benjamin Walker as the Elven High King Gil-Galad, Robert Aramayo as the young Elrond, Charles Edwards as the Elven Prince Celebrimbor, Owain Arthur as the Dwarf Prince Durin IV, and Maxim Baldry as Isildur.

In short: how to watch The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power In line

Adapted from the book series by JRR Tolkien, The Rings of Power It was created by Patrick McKay and John Payne and is set in the Second Age, thousands of years before the events of The Hobbit AND The Lord of the Rings —and brings new and familiar characters to the small screen.

Since Amazon only purchased the screen rights for The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings and the appendices of the novels, The Rings of Power explores the events of the Second and Third Ages, including the creation of the Rings of Power and the Last Alliances between Elves and Men. (Jackson's trilogy is set in the Third Age.)

Below, find out everything you need to know about how to watch the The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power prequel series (including free ones), the release schedule for season 2 episodes, where to stream all of Peter Jackson's movies, and where to buy some of the best Lord of the Rings goods.

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The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season 2 debuts with the first three episodes on Thursday, August 29 at midnight PT exclusively on Prime Video, Amazon’s streaming service. The eight-part series will release new episodes weekly, with the finale available to stream on October 3.

To watch, you need a subscription to Amazon Prime ($139 per year or $14.99 per month) or the standalone Prime Video service ($8.99 per month) The Rings of PowerNew subscribers can watch the Lord of the Rings prequel series for free with a 30-day free trial on Amazon Prime or Prime Video.

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How to watch all the The Lord of the Rings Online Movies: Movie Order, Where to Stream

Need a refresher on Middle Earth? The best order to watch all the The Lord of the Rings AND The Hobbit movies are not necessarily by release dates. If you're catching up on the fantasy franchise for the first time, here are all Lord of the Rings Live-action movies to watch in chronological order:

Bonus points if you watch the previous animated films, The Hobbit (1977), The Lord of the Rings (1978) and The Return of the King (1980).

All the Lord of the Rings Live-action films are available to stream for free with Prime Video, Amazon Prime, and Max memberships. You can also purchase or rent original and extended editions and animated films (from 1977 to 1980) on Prime Video, Apple TV, and other video-on-demand platforms.

Max subscriptions are $9.99 per month with ads or $16.99 – $20.99 per month without ads. You'll get the best deal on Max with annual packages ranging from $99.99 to $209.99 per year, a savings of 17 percent. Learn more here.

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season 2 Synopsis

Second season of The Rings of Power picks up after Halbrand (Charlie Vickers) reveals himself to be Sauron. According to the synopsis, “Driven out by Galadriel, with no army or allies, 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 peoples of Middle-earth to his sinister will.”

The series' most beloved and vulnerable characters in a rising tide of darkness, challenging each to find their place in a world increasingly on the brink of calamity. Elves and dwarves, orcs and men, wizards and Harfoots… as friendships are strained and kingdoms begin to fracture, the forces of good will fight ever more bravely to hold on to what matters most to them… each other.”

The best The Lord of the Rings Book sets and more to buy online

For those who prefer to turn the page rather than binge-watch, we've rounded up some of the series' best editions. The Lord of the Rings novels, as well as companion books and other merchandise for fans (or those buying gifts for one). Check out our top picks below.