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HBO Announces Season 3 Dates, Betrayal Teaser, 40% Discount

7/14/2026

Summary

Story summary

HBO announced Season 3 will consist of eight episodes airing Sundays from June 21 to August 9, 2026.
The July 13 trailer teases a “game-changing betrayal” and a battle that will alter the Targaryen civil war.
Showrunner Ryan Condal revealed that Season 4 filming starts spring 2027 and will be the series’ biggest production.
HBO Max sells an annual plan for $78.99, a 40 % discount from $109.99, with monthly ad-supported and ad-free rates of $10.99 and $18.49.

History

Historical Context

HBO’s launch of Game of Thrones on April 17, 2011 drew 2.2 million viewers and quickly grew to over 3 million, proving that premium fantasy could command massive audiences. The series’ high production values, filmed in Northern Ireland and Malta, earned critical praise and awards, showing costly dramas could succeed commercially. That legacy now drives HBO Max’s pricing moves and streaming rivals’ investment in big-budget originals.

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Story summary

HBO announced Season 3 will consist of eight episodes airing Sundays from June 21 to August 9, 2026.
The July 13 trailer teases a “game-changing betrayal” and a battle that will alter the Targaryen civil war.
Showrunner Ryan Condal revealed that Season 4 filming starts spring 2027 and will be the series’ biggest production.
HBO Max sells an annual plan for $78.99, a 40 % discount from $109.99, with monthly ad-supported and ad-free rates of $10.99 and $18.49.

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