In a shocking reveal at SDCC 2026, Prime Video confirmed that the legendary Balrog will talk for the first time in The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season 3, with Simon Pegg providing the voice. Showrunners describe the creature as an “intelligent, dangerous adversary” who is set to share a pivotal scene with Sauron.
Season 3 arrives on Prime Video on November 11, 2026, with the first four episodes, followed by weekly releases through November 25. The season also adds new cast members, including Eddie Marsan as Thrain and Andrew Richardson as Anarion, as the series shifts to a darker tone centered on the forging of the One Ring.