- A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms will be released on HBO on January 18, 2026.
- It will follow the humble hedge knight, Ser Duncan the Tall, and his squire, Egg.
- It will be a more character-driven drama series than a blood-soaked one.
Set nearly 100 years before Game of Thrones, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is the upcoming television series that has generated significant buzz lately. It will adapt the events from George R.R Martin’s three novellas: The Hedge Knight, The Sworn Sword, and The Mystery Knight. The story revolves around a humble hedge knight and his young squire, Egg. In this article, we talk about everything we know about A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, the Game of Thrones prequel releasing in 2026.
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms
- Release Date: January 18, 2026
- Genre: Fantasy, Drama
- Rating: TBD
- Runtime: 30 minutes each episode
- No. of episodes: 6
- Director: Owen Harris and Sarah Adina Smith
- Starring: Peter Claffey, Dexter Sol Ansell, Bertie Carvel, Finn Bennett, Tanzyn Crawford, Sam Spruell, Sam Spruell
What Is the A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Release Date?
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is scheduled to release on January 18, 2026, on HBO Max. Originally planned for 2025, the release date was later pushed to Early 2026. Television shows like Game of Thrones, House of the Dragon, and A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms rely heavily on VFX and visuals, so it makes sense that the creators chose the 2026 release. Now, it would be intriguing to see if the creative team could make the most out of their time and create something that can really impress the global fandom.
How Many Episodes Are in A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms?
The anticipated fantasy television series A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms will have six episodes. Each of them will be 30 minutes long. As promoted by the creators, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms will be more character-driven and less blood-soaked.
Is there a Trailer for A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms?
Yes, we have a trailer for A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. It gave us the first glimpse of the main characters: Ser Duncan the Tall and the boy with the shaved head, Egg. We get to see an inexperienced Duncan bury the former hedge knight, Ser Arlan of Pennytree, and take the mantle. Following the tragedy, he heads toward the Ashford tournament. On the way, he meets a kid, who eventually asks Ser Duncan to take him in as his squire. The boy introduces him as Egg.
Who Is in the Cast of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms?
A knight of the Seven Kingdoms features an array of talented cast members, and below is the list that unveils who plays whom in the much-awaited Game of Thrones prequel:
- Peter Claffey as Ser Duncan the Tall
- Dexter Sol Ansell as Prince Aegon Targaryen / Egg
- Bertie Carvel as Prince Baelor Targaryen
- Finn Bennett as Prince Aerion Targaryen
- Tanzyn Crawford as Tanselle
- Sam Spruell as Prince Maekar Targaryen
- Daniel Ings as Ser Lyonel Baratheon
- Henry Ashton as Prince Daeron Targaryen
- Edward Ashley as Ser Steffon Fossoway
- Youssef Kerkour as Steely Pate
- Danny Webb as Ser Arlan of Pennytree
Where Does A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Fit in the Game of Thrones Timeline?
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms revolves around a Hedge Knight named Ser Duncan the Tall and his squire named Egg. The latter is not just a squire; in fact, he is the future king of the Targaryen dynasty. The story takes place in Westeros, which has not yet recovered from the war. A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms takes place 100 years before the events of Game of Thrones.
Here’s the official synopsis of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms:
“A century before the events of Game of Thrones, two unlikely heroes wandered Westeros… a young, naive but courageous knight, Ser Duncan the Tall, and his diminutive squire, Egg. 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.”
This is all the information we have about A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms at the moment. The universe of GoT is expanding with a new series and there are many upcoming Game of Thrones spin-offs in work that would showcase the stories of GRRM on the big screen.
