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HBO Max Renews Two Game of Thrones Spin-offs, Sets 2026 Premieres

HBO Max locks in multi-year Westeros programming to anchor its January 2026 European launch.

Overview

  • A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms was ordered for a second season ahead of its debut, with season one premiering on January 18, 2026 in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Luxembourg and Liechtenstein in parallel with the U.S.
  • House of the Dragon secured a fourth season, with season three scheduled to arrive in summer 2026.
  • The renewals and dates were announced in New York by HBO content chief Casey Bloys and confirmed in HBO Max materials with remarks from Francesca Orsi.
  • The timing aligns the franchise with HBO Max’s rollout in new European markets, ensuring a steady pipeline of high-profile fantasy series for the service.
  • Bloys indicated the series endgame for House of the Dragon remains open, noting any decision on concluding with season four will come from the creative team.