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Two 'Game Of Thrones' Series Planned For 2026, But The Third One Is Exciting Fans
In 2026, the Westeros universe is expanding with two new series, and a third project is already generating significant buzz among fans.
The world of Game of Thrones is set to expand significantly in 2026. While this year saw relatively little activity around the dragons of Westeros, the upcoming year promises a wealth of new material. HBO Max has confirmed two releases within George R.R. Martin's universe, while a third project, still in development, is already piquing the curiosity of millions of fans.
The summer of 2026 marks the return of House of the Dragon with its third season. This prequel, which details the fall of the Targaryens, remains one of HBO's biggest assets. Even earlier, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms will premiere on January 19, a series based on Martin's anthology The Hedge Knight. The story revolves around Ser Duncan the Tall and his young squire Egg, set over seventy years after the events of House of the Dragon and a century before the wars of Game of Thrones.
Both productions reinforce HBO's ambition to keep the Westeros universe alive. While House of the Dragon primarily explores politics and power, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms focuses on honor, friendship, and the human condition within a devastated world. The series share the same literary source, Fire & Blood, but differ greatly in tone. The combination of grand spectacle and intimate drama appears to be a successful formula for the network once again.
However, the real excitement comes from a third, not yet officially ordered series. This new prequel, written by Mattson Tomlin in close collaboration with George R.R. Martin, revolves around King Aegon Targaryen I, the first ruler of the Iron Throne. His conquest of the Seven Kingdoms forms the primal history of Westeros and promises to be the most epic tale yet.
Although production has not yet begun, fans are hopeful that filming will start in 2026. This would mean that, in the near future, three live-action series from the Game of Thrones universe could coexist, signaling that HBO is far from resting on its dragon-filled empire.
The summer of 2026 marks the return of House of the Dragon with its third season. This prequel, which details the fall of the Targaryens, remains one of HBO's biggest assets. Even earlier, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms will premiere on January 19, a series based on Martin's anthology The Hedge Knight. The story revolves around Ser Duncan the Tall and his young squire Egg, set over seventy years after the events of House of the Dragon and a century before the wars of Game of Thrones.
Two Dragons, One Heritage
Both productions reinforce HBO's ambition to keep the Westeros universe alive. While House of the Dragon primarily explores politics and power, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms focuses on honor, friendship, and the human condition within a devastated world. The series share the same literary source, Fire & Blood, but differ greatly in tone. The combination of grand spectacle and intimate drama appears to be a successful formula for the network once again.
However, the real excitement comes from a third, not yet officially ordered series. This new prequel, written by Mattson Tomlin in close collaboration with George R.R. Martin, revolves around King Aegon Targaryen I, the first ruler of the Iron Throne. His conquest of the Seven Kingdoms forms the primal history of Westeros and promises to be the most epic tale yet.
The Future Of Westeros
Although production has not yet begun, fans are hopeful that filming will start in 2026. This would mean that, in the near future, three live-action series from the Game of Thrones universe could coexist, signaling that HBO is far from resting on its dragon-filled empire.
