HBO Max to Premiere 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' Game of Thrones Spin-Off in January 2026

HBO is set to release the "Game of Thrones" spinoff series "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms" in January 2026, which is based on George R.R. Martin's "Tales of Dunk and Egg" novellas. The series is set roughly a century before the original show's timeline, focusing on the adventures of Ser Duncan the Tall, a humble hedge knight, and his young squire Egg, who is secretly a Targaryen prince. Unlike its predecessors, this show will spotlight the gritty and grounded life of medieval knights without focusing on nobility or dragons, presenting a more modest and grassroots narrative. The production has wrapped in Belfast, Northern Ireland, and the series will feature a minimalist title card instead of the iconic opening sequences typical of "Game of Thrones" and "House of the Dragon." Showrunner Ira Parker emphasizes the show's simpler, to-the-point style to reflect the personality of the main character, Dunk. The series promises a tone lighter than its predecessors while maintaining the rich world-building fans expect from the franchise.