The second season of the successful 'Game of Thrones' spin-off already has a premiere date on the HBO Max platform. Casey Bloys, head of HBO, confirmed the news at a press conference. The story of Daemon Targaryen, Alicent Hightower, Aemond, and Queen Rhaenyra will once again captivate the audience with a story that could be pivotal for the future of the series.
The latest episode of 'House of the Dragon' left an open ending regarding the power struggle that the high ranks would have after the death of one of the most beloved characters of the series. After several months of waiting, HBO series fans will be able to enjoy the story once again, which will have Daemon Targaryen and Queen Rhaenyra as the main protagonists.
'House of the Dragon', Season 2: Premiere Date
The second season of 'House of the Dragon' premieres on HBO in early summer 2024 with eight episodes. Casey Bloys, head of HBO, assured that the episodes are still being filmed and are in post-production stage, but the date will not be changed.
When is summer?
In England and the United States, the summer season is in June and ends in September. Therefore, the second season of 'House of the Dragon' will premiere in mid-2024.
What will be the cast of the second season?
- Matt Smith as Daemon Targaryen.
- Olivia Cooke as Alicent Hightower.
- Emma D'Arcy as Rhaenyra Targaryen.
- Eve Best as Rhaenys Targaryen.
- Steve Toussaint as Corlys Velaryon.
- Fabien Frankel as Ser Criston Cole.
- Ewan Mitchell as Aemond Targaryen.
- Tom Glynn-Carney as Aegon Targaryen.
- Rhys Ifans as Otto Hightower.
- Sonoya Mizuno as Mysaria.
What will the second season of 'House of the Dragon' be about?
After the successful first season, where new dragons and characters were introduced, it was announced that the second edition will introduce five new dragons. This news excited the entire audience who is eagerly awaiting the premiere of the first trailer. "The second season will reach rhythms that people expected from the middle of 'Game of Thrones,' viewers will feel the tragedies because we strive for it," explained Bloys.