After five dramatic seasons filled with political intrigue, bloody battles and undying loyalty, The Last Kingdom officially concludes the journey of Uhtred of Bebbanburg with the movie Seven Kings Must Die, released on Netflix in April 2023.

Alexander Dreymon returns to his iconic role, taking audiences back to the turbulent 10th century of England. However, the film has created a wave of mixed opinions among fans and critics.

An epic ending for Uhtred?

According to MEAWW, Seven Kings Must Die makes a strong impression with its grandly staged final battle, along with excellent performances by Alexander Dreymon (Uhtred) and Harry Gilby (Aethelstan). The film is considered an emotional conclusion, worthy of the eight-year journey that the audience has accompanied the series.

On Rotten Tomatoes, the film scored 82% from critics and 71% from audiences – showing that the majority of viewers appreciated the epic scale and emotional climax of this final chapter.

Unforgivable shortcomings
However, not everyone was satisfied. Many loyal fans commented that the film lacked depth and was too rushed. On Reddit, one person wrote:

“It feels more like a quick recap of season 6 than a real movie.”

The absence of important characters such as Uhtred’s daughter – Stiorra and the female warrior Hild – also upset the community. “There was no explanation, they were completely ignored,” one audience member on IMDb reflected.

In addition, the way the character Aethelstan was built in the film was also controversial. Although Harry Gilby’s performance was praised, many felt that the character was “oversimplified”, becoming a pawn in the hands of other forces instead of maintaining the complexity of the main series.

Alexander Dreymon – A Sweet and Bitter Goodbye
In an interview with Vogue, Alexander Dreymon called saying goodbye to Uhtred a “bittersweet” experience. He expressed gratitude for being able to close out the character’s journey with a solemn film.

Currently, Dreymon is exploring new creative projects and enjoying fatherhood with his partner, actress Allison Williams.

The information that Alexander Dreymon will return as Uhtred in the sequel Return to Bebbanburg is completely correct. The series will be released on Netflix in early 2026, following the events of Seven Kings Must Die, which was released in 2023.

The Last Kingdom: Season 3

Plot and setting
Return to Bebbanburg continues Uhtred’s story after the events of Seven Kings Must Die. The series is set in a chaotic period in medieval England, where political alliances are constantly shifting and bloody wars are constantly taking place. Uhtred will face new challenges to protect the land of Bebbanburg and his loved ones.

Alexander Dreymon will continue to play Uhtred, the character that has become synonymous with his name throughout the series The Last Kingdom. Details about the cast and production team have not been widely announced.

Release Date
According to current information, Return to Bebbanburg is expected to be released on Netflix in early 2026. However, the specific release date has not been officially confirmed.