George R.R. Martin Confirms New 'Game of Thrones' Sequel Spin-Off at HBO

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If you were bored of Westeros, too bad — you're getting more of it. During a recent appearance at the Iceland Noir convention, A Song of Ice and Fire author George R. R. Martin revealed that HBO is indeed developing sequels to Game of Thrones, not just prequels. For fans who thought the abandoned Jon Snow series was the end of all post-Thrones possibilities, this is a massive shift.

According to Martin, HBO currently has “five or six” spinoff projects in development, most of them prequels — but crucially, “there are some sequels.” This marks the first time he has explicitly said that HBO is exploring more stories set after the events of the Emmy-winning series. And the possibilities are enormous.

For years, the only sequel fans knew about was the Jon Snow show, which would’ve seen Kit Harington return to the role as Jon navigated life beyond the Wall. Though reports suggested it was shelved, Martin’s latest comments reopen the door — and then some.

Because he said sequels, plural.

Which raises a big question: what other post-Thrones stories could HBO tell? One popular theory — floated by the Spanish fansite Los Siete Reinos, which recorded Martin’s comments — is an Arya Stark sequel. It makes perfect sense. Arya sailed west of Westeros in the finale, making her the only major character positioned for an entirely unexplored journey. And Maisie Williams has openly said she would return if the story was right.

There’s also a chance HBO could gamble on a sequel that doesn’t rely on legacy characters, following new figures navigating Westeros after Bran Stark becomes king. But given how valuable the original cast remains in pop culture, that feels less likely.

What Other 'Game of Thrones' Shows Are There?

While the idea of sequels has understandably become the headline, Martin emphasized that HBO is still deep into developing multiple prequels alongside the two that have already reached screens:

• House of the Dragon (renewed and returning in 2026)
• A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: The Hedge Knight (premiering January 18)

Other prequels — some previously announced, others rumored — remain at various stages of development:

• Nymeria and the 10,000 Ships
• The Sea Snake, focused on Corlys Velaryon
• Aegon the Conqueror (series and potential movie)
• Animated series set in Yi Ti
• The shelved-but-famous Blood Moon pilot starring Naomi Watts
• Projects set in Braavos and Flea Bottom

Until then, fans can look toward the next guaranteed stop on the Westerosi calendar: A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, premiering January 18, followed by House of the Dragon Season 3 in summer 2026.

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House of the Dragon

Like Follow Followed TV-MA Drama Action Fantasy Release Date August 21, 2022 Network HBO Showrunner George R.R. Martin Directors Clare Kilner, Geeta Patel Writers Gabe Fonseca 10 Images Daemon Targaryen (Matt Smith) in armor in House of the Dragon season 2Rhaenyra wearing a crown and looking sad in House of the DragonAlicent Hightower (Olivia Cooke) in a green dress in House of the Dragon season 2Sam c Wilson in House of the Dragonryam redwyne leading a group in house of the dragonMatt Smith as Daemon placing his hand on the weirwood tree while Alys River stands behind him in the House of the Dragon season 2 finaleAlyn (Abubakar Salim) in armor sails out to the fleet in House of the Dragon season 2 Episode 8Image via MaxRhaenyra (Emma D'Arcy) standing on Dragonstone with Syrax, Vermithor, and Silverwing in House of the Dragon season 2, episode 7Ser Criston Cole (Fabien Frankel) covered in ashes after the dragon attack in House of the Dragon season 2 episode 4Rhaenyra and Daemon Targaryen's baby sons in House of the Dragon season 2  episode 2Image via MaxClose

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• Matt Smith Prince Daemon Targaryen
• Fabien Frankel Ser Criston Cole

The reign of House Targaryen begins with this prequel to the popular HBO series Game of Thrones. Based on George R.R. Martin's Fire & Blood, House of the Dragon is set nearly 200 years before Game of Thrones, telling the story of the Targaryen civil war with King Viserys.

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