Everything to Know About 'House of the Dragon' Season 3
From the premiere date to plot predictions, here at L'OFFICIEL, we have all the juicy details on what's next for all of your favorite characters.
This past Sunday, House of the Dragon season two concluded, leaving many fans wondering what is next for HBO's biggest series. The final episode left audiences on several cliffhangers, from the mystery of Otto Hightower's return to the ominous foreshadowing of Aemond's (Ewan Mitchell) fate. In classic fashion for the franchise, fans are clamoring for details. Will the hit show depart from the book's storyline, or will producers and writers opt to stay true to the original fates of everyone's favorite characters?
According to showrunner Ryan Condal in a recent press release, the script is currently in the works, and production will begin in early 2025. If the last two seasons are any indication, we can expect a Summer 2026 release date. Condal also announced in the same press release that season three will be the show's penultimate season, with four being the series finale.
Though unconfirmed at this time, Condal has suggested the show's next season will have eight episodes and cover some major events. "The Battle of the Gullet" is the major event many thought would end season two, and Condal has suggested this will be quickly explored in season three in dramatic and cinematic fashion. To fans who felt disappointed by the lack of action in last weekend's finale, Condal said, "We just wanted to have the time, the space to do it at a level that is going to excite and satisfy the fans and in the way it’s deserved.”
Fans upset at the long wait time for their favorite dragonfire drama can take comfort in a new Game of Thrones prequel show, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, which will be released on MAX in 2025. Based on George RR Martin's Tales of Dunk and Egg, it follows the adventures of a knight named Ser Duncan the Tall and Prince Aegon Targaryen. A teaser for the action-packed series has already been released.