King & Conqueror Licensed to 100+ Markets Including Prime Video, HBO Max

The historical epic series King & Conqueror, starring James Norton as Harold, Earl of Wessex, and Nikolaj Coster-Waldau as William, Duke of Normandy, has secured distribution deals in over 100 markets worldwide. Prime Video will stream the eight-part series in the U.S., while HBO Max holds rights across the Nordics, Spain, Portugal, the Netherlands, Southeast Asia, Taiwan, and Hong Kong. The drama, produced by Rabbit Track Pictures, The Development Partnership, Shepherd Content, RVK Studios, CBS Studios, and the BBC, explores the rivalry culminating in the Battle of Hastings in 1066, a turning point in English and European history. The series also features Emily Beecham and Clémence Poésy as the wives of the two leads, and is created and executive produced by Michael Robert Johnson, with Baltasar Kormákur directing the premiere episode. It will premiere on BBC One and BBC iPlayer in the UK on August 24, 2025, and is praised for its cinematic scope and global appeal. The widespread acquisition by major platforms underscores strong international demand for the series.