While we reminiscence on the jaw-clenching finale of House of the Dragon season 2, we are now bracing for yet another two-year wait before the Targaryens return in season 3. But fear not – our journey through Westeros isn't on hold entirely. A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, the next HBO adaption from George R.R. Martin's expansive fantasy universe will be the next to series to premiere. This new chapter offers a fresh perspective, shifting the spotlight away from royal power plays to the unsung heroes of the realm, of the knights and their humble squires.

Below, we break down everything to know about the upcoming series, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms.

Watch the first trailer for A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms 

What is A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms about?

Before the throne was lost to war and before dragons returned to the skies, there was a different kind of tale. A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, the next instalment in HBO’s ever-expanding Game of Thrones universe, draws from George R.R. Martin’s beloved Tales of Dunk and Egg.

Set 100 years before Game of Thrones and a 100 years after the fiery events of House of the Dragon, the series follows Ser Duncan (Dunk) the Tall a soft-spoken hedge knight. By his side is Egg, a young squire whose true identity is hidden beneath his bald scalp and quick wit, to reveal his true identity, that he is Aegon Targaryen, royal blood line.

The Targaryens still sit on the iron throne, and the last dragon is just barely within living memory. But A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms isn’t about power plays in palaces, it’s about the lives that unfold far from the capital. Wandering knights, back-alley duels, quiet acts of courage and the subtle politics of survival in a realm that reveres strength but rarely rewards kindness.

Who will appear in A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms?

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms boasts a strong cast led by Peter Claffey as Ser Duncan the Tall (Dunk) and the young Dexter Sol Ansell as his witty squire, Egg. Joining them is Finn Bennett as Prince Aerion Targaryen, Bertie Carvel as Prince Baelor "Breakspear" Targaryen, and Sam Spruell as Prince Maekar Targaryen, Egg’s stern father. Tanzyn Crawford plays Tanselle, a Dornish puppeteer who crosses paths with the duo, while Daniel Ings appears as Ser Lyonel Baratheon, heir to House Baratheon.

With a mix of rising talent and seasoned performers, we can expect the series to bring a fresh yet faithful perspective to George R.R. Martin’s beloved prequel tale.

When will A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms premiere?

We officially have a release date. The show will air on January 18, 2026, on HBO Max