HBO has officially greenlit a fourth season of House of the Dragon, extending the hit fantasy series well before its third season enters production.
The renewal announcement comes as the Game of Thrones prequel’s second season finale prepares to air this Sunday, concluding what has been a successful run for the network’s flagship drama.
Francesca Orsi, Executive Vice President of HBO Programming and Head of HBO Drama Series and Films, praised the series in a statement released Thursday.
“We’re excited to continue the story of House Targaryen and watch this remarkable cast and crew bring George R.R. Martin’s rich world to life for one more season,” Orsi said.
While the renewal confirms fans will get at least four seasons of Targaryen family drama, questions remain about whether the fourth season will serve as the series finale. HBO executives have not commented on the show’s ultimate endpoint, though industry insiders have previously speculated the adaptation of Martin’s “Fire & Blood” could run between four and five seasons.
House of the Dragon stars Emma D’Arcy, Matt Smith, Olivia Cooke, and Rhys Ifans, with showrunner Ryan Condal guiding the narrative that chronicles the Targaryen civil war known as the “Dance of the Dragons.”
Season 3 is expected to begin production in early 2025, with the fourth season likely arriving on screens in 2027 based on the show’s current production timeline.
The fantasy series has maintained strong viewership throughout its second season despite facing competition from other genre offerings across streaming platforms.
