The latest Ragnarok season 3 updates include new images and a release date. Not to be confused with Marvel's Thor: Ragnarok, Netflix's Norwegian fantasy series Ragnarok released its second season in May 2021, which continued to follow awkward teen Magne's coming-of-age story as an incarnation of Thor. Ragnarok blends high school melodrama with environmental crisis and Norse mythology. In the fictional small town of Edda, Norway, giants, or more specifically, the Jutul family, reigns supreme, destroying anyone who investigates the seedy underbelly of their company.
In season 2, Magne (David Stakston) struggles with his new mantle as Thor and the impending war between gods and giants. New teenage gods make themselves known in town as the End Times draw closer. After an explosive season 2 finale, Ragnarok fans are eager to see how Magne and his half-brother, Laurits, of the Ragnarok cast, go head-to-head with the Jutuls. Now that the divide and tension are ramping up between them, Ragnarok season 3 should culminate in the final battle, and will be the last installment to the series. Here are the latest Ragnarok season 3 updates in regards to cast, story, release date, and more.
The Latest Ragnarok Season 3 News
The most recent Ragnarok season 3 updates have finally revealed the season's release date, and it'll arrive on August 24, 2023 (via Netflix), which is two years and three months after season 2 was released in May 2021. That means that a trailer will likely be released in due time and other footage of the highly-anticipated season will be teased. Though it has been so long between season 2 and season 3, the interest in Ragnarok hasn't dwindled and, if anything, interest in the series has only grown in the interim.
Along with the Ragnarok season 3 release date announcement, Netflix revealed some first-look images of the new season, though they don't give much away. Nine images were revealed in total, which showcases Magne wielding Mjolnir and a new hairstyle, Lauritis looking as mischievous as ever in a church, and Saxa and Fjor managing the family business, though they don't seem very happy about it. While they aren't too revealing, the dour tone and glum looks in every image hint at the inevitable war nearing.
Ragnarok Season 3 Has Been Confirmed
The first Ragnarok season 3 updates confirmed that Netflix has greenlit Ragnarok for a third, and final, installment. Herman Tømmeraas, who plays the giant Fjor, also confirmed Ragnarok season 3's renewal on Twitter and Instagram in November 2021. Netflix usually waits a few weeks before announcing season renewals, but, due to the pandemic and other factors, it wasn't out of the realm of possibility it took months for Ragnarok season 3 to receive the go-ahead. While critical reviews have been less than stellar for the series, the decision to renew likely came down to how Netflix measures its viewers.
Ragnarok Season 3 Release Date
Ragnarok season 3 updates reveal the release date as August 24, 2024. Despite facing COVID-related delays for season two and now the WGA writer's strike, the series has had to goosestep over a ton of obstacles during its run. Luckily, Ragnarok was shot before the WGA writers' strike began, and the strike seemingly hasn't effect the production or post-production of season 3. The firm Ragnarok season 3 release date is great news, though it still hasn't been revealed how many episodes there will be in the new season. If it follows the same pattern as the first two seasons, Ragnarok season 3 will likely have six episodes.
Ragnarok Season 3 Cast
Ragnarok season 3 will likely bring back all of the gods and giants it has introduced and follow what the second season has been building up to, specifically Ragnarok, by which the show is titled. Ragnarok season 3 updates confirm that Magne (David Stakston) and his half-brother Laurits (Jonas Strand Gravli) will reprise their roles for the final installment. Gods Harry (Benjamin Helstad), Iman (Danu Sunth), and Wotan (Bjørn Sundquist) should be back to join in the final battle, along with Saxa (Theresa Frostad Eggesbø), who finally sided with Magne in season 2.
The Jutul family may be without Vidar (Gísli Örn Garðarsson) in season 3, but Ran (Synnøve Macody Lund) and Fjor (Herman Tømmeraas) will assuredly return for their epic fight against Magne. There's also the possibility of new characters being introduced, however, there are no Ragnarok season 3 updates regarding this. There are tons of avenues of Norse mythology left for Ragnarok season 3 to explore, meaning that the show could see new gods and giants. However, this will be the penultimate season of the series, meaning showrunners could be more focused on closing out the show than adding in more subplots with extra characters.
Ragnarok Season 3 Story
Ragnarok season 3 updates don't mention a ton of plot details, but some story beats can be predicted based on Ragnarok season 2 ending. Now that Laurits, or Loki, is comfortable as his own unique self — both as Norse mythology's trickster god and a giant — he should be a valuable ally in the fight against the giants. In addition, Saxa has now officially changed sides, so it'll be interesting to see how her changing loyalties have affected the Jutul.
Magne has finally forged Mjölnir and regained his powers after surrendering them to be normal. Fjor left the Jutuls to pursue a relationship with a human and has now returned in his father's stead. The third season will probably feature more of the serpent that Laurits birthed, diagnosed as a tapeworm that seems more a Jörmungandr incarnation, Loki's gigantic serpent, and Thor's archenemy of Norse mythology.
While there aren't a ton of other Ragnarok season 3 updates to go around, a moment in season 2 may have teased a separate Norse mythology subplot that could see Magne's Thor as a father. During the Ragnarok season 2 finale, Magne and Saxa are fighting, which soon leads to the two getting intimates. Saxa is most likely meant to represent the giant Járnsaxa, who carries on a relationship with Thor, despite the two being enemies, and they sire a child together, Magni. In Norse mythology, Magni survives Ragnarok and assists his father in defeating a giant. It's possible that Ragnarok season 3 could see Saxa pregnant.
However, this is pure speculation. The latest Ragnarok season 3 updates claim that the third chapter will be the final of the series, so it's possible that this is a storyline that was started and then axed when it was revealed that the show wouldn't go on any longer. On the other hand, Ragnarok could end with Saxa being pregnant, if studios choose to bring this piece of Norse mythology to the screen. It would cause an interesting dynamic between Magne, Saxa, and Signy to close out the show.
First-look images of Ragnarok season 3 might be hiding the meat of the series and are simply images of characters talking, but there are some major teases. One image sees Fjor and Ran kneeling in front of Magne holding Mjölnir, hinting at some major power struggles and major consequences. Another image sees the Giants lined up with weapons and ready for battle, and another image sees Magne and his warriors marching through town heavily armed. Since Ragnarok season 3 is the last season, showrunners will want the series to go out with a bang, so there are sure to be a ton of action-packed fight sequences throughout the chapter, and the image of the protagonists marching forward promises exactly that.
Ragnarok Season 3 Trailer
Unfortunately, Ragnarok season 3 updates don't include a trailer. The show finished principal photography in August of 2022, beginning its production schedule in April of 2022. Now the Ragnarok season 3 release date is officially confirmed as August 24, 2024, which is two months away, a trailer could drop relatively soon. However, the way Netflix markets its content is different from other networks and streamers, as it often doesn't reveal new footage until a couple of weeks before a new season's release. With that in mind, a Ragnarok season 3 trailer could drop any time between now and early August.