'Game of Thrones' prequel 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' finally has a release month

Move over, winter — spring is coming. At least it is for "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms," the much-anticipated "Game of Thrones" prequel series, which was first announced all the way back in January 2021. But, thankfully, the end of that five-year-long wait is in sight, as HBO has announced that the upcoming fantasy drama will officially debut in January 2026.

And, like "GOT" and fellow prequel series "House of the Dragon," it's pretty much guaranteed that the show will be airing in the coveted Sunday night slot, so that would mean January 4, 11, 18 or 25. ("A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms" will also be available to watch concurrently on HBO's streaming service, HBO Max.) However, an exact date has not yet been confirmed.

We do know that, unlike its similarly fantastical predecessors, "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms" — which is co-created by Ira Parker and George R. R. Martin — will not have a sprawling title sequence. Instead, the new series will feature "a simple title card with medieval typography in between the beginning action of each episode," Parker told Entertainment Weekly.

And fans also got a much-welcome sneak peek at the prequel series with new key art, showcasing Ser Duncan the Tall — aka Dunk, a hedge knight of lowborn background (played by Peter Claffey) — and his young squire Egg (Dexter Sol Ansell). The tagline reads: “A tall tale that became legend.”

Martin superfans already know that "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms" is based on the "Tales of Dunk and Egg" novellas, but in case you need a refresh: The show takes place nearly a century before the events of "Game of Thrones" and is "set in an age when the Targaryen line still holds the Iron Throne, and the memory of the last dragon has not yet passed from living memory, great destinies, powerful foes, and dangerous exploits all await these improbable and incomparable friends," per the official logline.

Along with Claffley and Ansell, the "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms" main cast includes Finn Bennett, Bertie Carvel, Tanzyn Crawford, Daniel Ings and Sam Spruell. Ross Anderson, Edward Ashley, Henry Ashton, Youssef Kerkour and Daniel Monks, among others, will be making guest appearances. Owen Harris ("Kill Your Friends") will direct the first three of the six-episode order; Sarah Adina Smith ("Lessons in Chemistry," for which she won the DGA Award) will helm the final three.

Tom's Guide will keep you posted on all things "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms," including official trailers, key art, character details, plot points, behind-the-scenes intel and more. Looking for something to watch in the meantime? Check out our round-up of the best shows on HBO Max for our definitive list of Max streaming recommendations.

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