HBO’s Game of Thrones remained one of the most viewed web series around the world. The classic fantasy drama attracted billions of viewers across the globe during its 9-year run. It premiered on HBO in the United States on April 17, 2011, and concluded on May 19, 2019, with 73 episodes broadcast over eight seasons. There is big news for millions of Game of Thrones fans across the world. A prequel titled House of the Dragon is all set to debut this month and we can’t be more excited. So, it’s time to block the dates. Here’s what you need to know about House of the Dragon Premiere Date, episode count, release schedule, and more.
What do we know about House of the Dragon?
It is a prequel to Game of Thrones (2011–2019) and is based on portions of George R. R. Martin’s 2018 novel Fire & Blood. Set two hundred years before the events of Game of Thrones, the series chronicles the beginning of the Targaryen dynasty in Westeros, the events leading up to and covering the Targaryen war of succession, known as the “Dance of the Dragons”.
Creators
George R. R. Martin and Ryan J. Condal are the co-creators and executive producers. Sara Lee Hess, Ron Schmidt, Vince Gerardis, and Miguel Sapochnik also serve as executive producers.
Cast
Matt Smith, Olivia Cooke, Graham McTavish, Paddy Considine, Rhys Ifans, Sonoya Mizuno, Ryan Corr, Jefferson Hall, Bill Paterson, Eve Best, Emma D’Arcy, Steve Toussaint, Fabien Frankel, David Horovitch, Matthew Needham, and Gavin Spokes.
Trailer
HBO revealed the much-awaited trailer on July 20, 2022. Watch it here:
House of the Dragon premiere date & time on HBO
The much-awaited Game of Thrones prequel premiered on HBO max and HBO on Sunday, Aug 21, 2022, at 9 p.m. ET (6 p.m. PT). The series follows a weekly release schedule. So, a new episode airs every week on Sunday night in the United States. In the UK, Australia, and India, new episodes will be simulcast. So, the premiere date and time in these countries are:
UK: Monday, Aug 22, 2022, at 2:00 am BST
Australia: Monday, Aug 22, 2022, at 11:00 am AET
India: Monday, Aug 22, 2022, at 06:30 am IST
House of the Dragon Release Schedule and Episode Count
As mentioned above, the series will follow a weekly release schedule. After a premiere on Aug 21, a new episode will air every Sunday. If there are no breaks then the first season finale will air on Oct 23, 2022. Here’s a look at the release schedule for viewers in the US, UK, and India.
The following is the release schedule for House of the Dragon for those watching in the U.S., U.K., Canada, and Australia:
- House of the Dragon Episode 1: “The Heirs of the Dragon”, August 21/22, 2022
- House of the Dragon Episode 2: “The Rouge Prince”, August 28/29, 2022
- House of the Dragon Episode 3: “Second of His Name”, September 4/5, 2022
- House of the Dragon Episode 4: “King of the Narrow Sea”, September 11/12, 2022
- House of the Dragon Episode 5: “We Light the Way”, September 18/19, 2022
- House of the Dragon Episode 6: “Princess and the Queen”, September 25/26, 2022
- House of the Dragon Episode 7: “Driftmark”, October 2/3, 2022
- House of the Dragon Episode 8: “The Lord of Tides”, October 9/10, 2022
- House of the Dragon Episode 9: “The Green Council”, October 16/17, 2022
- House of the Dragon Episode 10: “The Black Queen”, October 23/24, 2022
Where to watch House of the Dragon?
In the countries where HBO and HBO Max are available, the series will be exclusively available on these platforms. Indian viewers will be able to watch the series on Disney + Hotstar. In the UK, you can either watch it on Sky Atlantic or gain access to HBO content with a NOW subscription service. Read details on how to watch House of the Dragon.
