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Charlie discusses HBO's official announcements for House of the Dragon Season 3 and Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, alongside leaked information about House of the Dragon Season 3's storyline. He also touches upon other potential prequels like Aegon's Conquest and Robert's Rebellion, promising future episode guides for all series.
Casey Bloys confirms that House of the Dragon Season 3 episodes will release in June 2026, following Knight of the Seven Kingdoms which is slated for January 2026. This marks the first time two Game of Thrones shows will air in the same year. The delays in reaching this production level are attributed to COVID-19 shutdowns, strikes, and several failed mergers within Warner Brothers, which also led to reduced episode counts for House of the Dragon seasons.
HBO inadvertently leaked teaser images for House of the Dragon Season 3, showing Rhaenyra and Alicent arguing in the Red Keep. Alicent is seen wearing her old blue colors, symbolizing a potential shift in their relationship back to their earlier friendship, despite her political imprisonment. The show seems to be building towards an intense, possibly romantic, interaction between them before their tragic ends.
Rhaenyra in the leaked scenes wears her new queen's robes, her father's crown (Jaehaerys' crown), and a dragon chain, mimicking Alicent's previous fashion choice. This suggests a return to their earlier mimicry of each other, signifying their deepening connection. The dragon chain also metaphorically represents Rhaenyra being chained by prophecy and her queenly duties, which will ultimately lead to her downfall.
Season 3 will cover four major events over eight episodes. It begins with the Battle of the Gullet, featuring significant character deaths and plot points for Aegon III and Viserys II. The second major event is the Storming of King's Landing by Rhaenyra and Daemon, which includes a significant book deviation with Alicent's involvement. The season will also include battles like the Butcher's Ball and conclude with the First Battle of Tumbleton, setting up Aegon's return and revenge in Season 4.
Knight of the Seven Kingdoms episodes begin in January, with George R.R. Martin attending New York Comic Con in October to promote it. The show is confirmed for multiple seasons, likely three, covering the novellas. It will be a more intimate show than House of the Dragon. Other prequels like Aegon's Conquest and Robert's Rebellion are in development, with Aegon's Conquest expected after House of the Dragon Season 4, possibly in 2028. HBO will prioritize projects based on the strength of their scripts.