Summary:
- Game of Thrones is set to dominate 2026 with the release of two shows.
- Season 3 of House of the Dragon and a brand new prequel to GoT show are releasing in 2026.
- Here’s everything you need to know about these two Game of Thrones shows releasing in 2026.
Game of Thrones will dominate 2026 with two spin-off series. HBO is bringing back House of the Dragon for Season 3 and launching a brand-new prequel set 100 years before the original show. The creators have already revealed several details about both series, but they have not announced an exact release date yet.
House of the Dragon Season 3: Release Date, Story, and What to Expect
House of the Dragon Season 3 will release by June 2026. Casey Bloys, chairman and CEO of HBO and HBO Max content, revealed in a conversation with Deadline that the series is aiming for a summer release.
I think it’ll be just outside of [the 2026 Emmy eligibility window] – Bloys
Since the window closes on May 31, 2026, this most likely means the show will premiere in June or July of 2026.
The story will pick up from the aftermath of season 2, focusing on the fall of King’s Landing, with Rhaenyra and Daemon seizing the Iron Throne from Aegon II. House of the Dragon Season 3 will introduce several new characters, including Daeron Targaryen, the youngest brother of Viserys and Alicent, along with Ormund Hightower and Ser Roderick Dustin.
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Joins the Game of Thrones 2026 Lineup
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms will release in January 2025. However, no set date has been announced as of writing. The future for Game of Thrones in 2026 looked bleak, as rumors suggested that A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms would be released in Winter 2026. However, it seems like 2026 will be a GOT feast.
The story is adapted from George R.R. Martin’s novella series titled Tales of Dunk and Egg, focusing on the adventures of Dunk (Ser Duncan the Tall), the future Lord Commander of the Kingsguard, and Egg (King Aegon V Targaryen). Three novels have been published in this series so far. A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms will consist of six episodes and most likely adapt the first book, The Hedge Knight.
