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Game of Thrones Prequel 'Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' Premieres January 2026

1/17/2026

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HBO Unveils Prequel

HBO's series A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms premieres January 18, 2026, as a Game of Thrones prequel.
The series adapts George R.R. Martin's Tales of Dunk and Egg, featuring Ser Duncan the Tall and his squire Egg.
The series is filmed primarily in Belfast, Northern Ireland.
Showrunner Ira Parker has collaborated closely with Martin, yielding a positive creative relationship and a budget of about $6 million per episode.

Summary

Martin Progresses Novel

George R.R. Martin, American author of A Song of Ice and Fire, has completed 1,100 pages of The Winds of Winter.
Motivation fluctuates as he faces distractions from multiple projects.
Distractions include Dunk and Egg stories and a Fire and Blood sequel.
He remains determined to finish the novel, seeing not finishing as a personal failure.
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is set to premiere on January 18, 2026.

History

Historical Context

George R.R. Martin published A Game of Thrones in 1996, marking the beginning of his A Song of Ice and Fire series, which has sold over 90 million copies worldwide. The series, inspired by historical events like the Wars of the Roses, has led to a successful HBO adaptation, Game of Thrones, and continues to influence contemporary fantasy literature and television.

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HBO Unveils Prequel

HBO's series A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms premieres January 18, 2026, as a Game of Thrones prequel.
The series adapts George R.R. Martin's Tales of Dunk and Egg, featuring Ser Duncan the Tall and his squire Egg.
The series is filmed primarily in Belfast, Northern Ireland.
Showrunner Ira Parker has collaborated closely with Martin, yielding a positive creative relationship and a budget of about $6 million per episode.

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