George R.R. Martin dropped some exciting news. Game of Thrones sequel series are officially in development at HBO. The author confirmed this at Iceland Noir on November 15, 2025. Beyond prequels like A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, multiple sequel projects are moving forward.
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🔥 Quick Facts:
- George R.R. Martin confirmed multiple Game of Thrones sequels in development during Iceland Noir convention.
- 5 to 6 series are currently in development across the franchise, with most being prequels.
- A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms premieres January 18, 2026 on HBO and HBO Max.
- House of the Dragon Season 3 arrives summer 2026, with Season 4 confirmed for 2028.
- The Jon Snow sequel series remains shelved, but other sequels are actively being developed.
What George R.R. Martin Just Announced
George R.R. Martin made the announcement at Iceland Noir, a fantasy convention held from November 12-15. The Spanish fansite Los Siete Reinos recorded his comments. Martin stated: “Aside from A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms and House of the Dragon, there are other Game of Thrones spinoff projects in development.”
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What caught everyone’s attention? Martin confirmed that “most are prequels” but importantly, “there are some sequels.” He noted he’s working with other creators. The existing House of the Dragon prequel and incoming A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms represent only part of the franchise expansion.
“Aside from A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms and House of the Dragon, there are other Game of Thrones spinoff projects in development. Most are prequels. There are several in development, five or six series; and I’m not developing them alone, I’m working with other people. Yes, there are some sequels.”
This marks a major shift. The Jon Snow sequel project appeared to be shelved back in April 2024. But Martin’s comments suggest other sequel concepts are moving through development. Sequels were always possible but rarely discussed publicly.
The Big Picture: What’s Coming Next
HBO has mapped out its Game of Thrones universe through 2028. Starting January 18, 2026, fans will get A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms—a prequel about Ser Duncan the Tall and his squire Egg. The show has 6 episodes in its first season.
Summer 2026 brings House of the Dragon Season 3. HBO already renewed that series for Season 4 in 2028. So the prequel shows have clear, long-term commitments. But sequels? That’s territory nobody expected to revisit.
| Project | Type | Release Window | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms | Prequel | January 18, 2026 | Premiered (Season 2 renewed) |
| House of the Dragon Season 3 | Prequel | Summer 2026 | In production (Season 4 confirmed 2028) |
| Game of Thrones Sequels | Sequel(s) | TBA | In development |
| Other Prequel Series | Prequel(s) | TBA | 5-6 total series in various stages |
Martin also confirmed multiple other projects beyond what’s already greenlit. The franchise is expanding aggressively. HBO wants content from Westeros consistently.
What Could These Sequels Be?
Mystery surrounds which Game of Thrones sequel projects are in development. Fans speculate about Arya Stark—her final scenes showed her sailing west of Westeros. That’s unexplored territory. A show following her journey could work.
Others wonder if the Jon Snow sequel is being reconsidered. That project was officially shelved in 2024 when Kit Harington and the creative team couldn’t develop a compelling direction. But Martin’s comments suggest different sequel concepts entirely.
What’s clear is that sequels involve established characters or the world after the original series ended. That’s very different from prequels like House of the Dragon, which explore Westeros’s past. Sequels mean going where the books haven’t yet gone.
What Fans Really Want to Know
The big question? Will legacy characters return? Stars like Emilia Clarke, Maisie Williams, or others could theoretically return to play their younger or older selves. Or new stories could follow their descendants.
Another angle: will sequels finally give satisfying closure to storylines the original series left complicated? The final season of Game of Thrones remains controversial. Sequels could expand on that ending—or offer something completely new.
Right now, details are scarce. Martin and HBO aren’t revealing specific projects or release dates. But the announcement itself signals something major: Westeros’s future is finally getting its own shows.
Sources
- Winter is Coming – First reporting on George R.R. Martin’s Iceland Noir announcement
- GamesRadar+ – Analysis of prequel and sequel developments
- ScreenRant – Breakdown of Game of Thrones franchise expansion
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