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The clock above counts down to A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, HBO's Westeros prequel series adapting George R. R. Martin's Dunk and Egg novellas, premiering in 2026 on HBO and HBO Max.
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is HBO's third live-action Westeros series after Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon, adapting Martin's three Tales of Dunk and Egg novellas published between 1998 and 2010. The show is set roughly 90 years before Game of Thrones and follows the unlikely partnership between hedge knight Ser Duncan the Tall and his squire, Egg, who is secretly the future King Aegon V Targaryen. HBO has the series locked for a 2026 launch on HBO Max with simultaneous global rollout.
George R. R. Martin and Ira Parker (House of the Dragon) developed the show together, with Martin executive producing alongside Ryan Condal and Vince Gerardis. The first season is reportedly six episodes adapting the first novella, The Hedge Knight, with future seasons setting up adaptations of Sworn Sword and The Mystery Knight depending on reception.
Per HBO, Peter Claffey plays Ser Duncan the Tall and Dexter Sol Ansell plays Egg. Reporting points to an episode order of six, a smaller cast than House of the Dragon's ensemble, and a more grounded, road-movie tone focused on the bond between the title knight and his royal squire. Expect tournament set pieces, Targaryen-era political intrigue, and Westeros geography that connects directly to the broader continuity Martin readers already know.
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms premieres on HBO and HBO Max in 2026, with weekly episodes following the network's prestige drama cadence. International rollout is expected day-and-date with the US premiere via HBO Max in supported regions and licensed broadcasters in others. An exact date has not yet been announced.
For other Westeros, follow the House of the Dragon Season 3 countdown. For other major fantasy in 2026, see the Rings of Power Season 3 countdown and the Lord of the Rings: Hunt for Gollum countdown.
When does A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms release? 2026 on HBO Max; an exact date has not yet been announced. Where can I watch A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms? HBO in the US and HBO Max in regions where it is available. Is A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms confirmed? Yes. HBO has greenlit the series with production underway. Who plays Ser Duncan and Egg? Peter Claffey plays Duncan the Tall and Dexter Sol Ansell plays Egg.
