Warner Bros. Sets Post-2027 Window for First Game of Thrones Feature Film
The Game of Thrones franchise will expand to cinemas with the theatrical release of Aegon’s Conquest scheduled after 2027. This transition follows a shift from television development to a feature film script penned by Beau Willimon.
Key takeaways
- Aegon’s Conquest will be the first Game of Thrones story produced specifically for theatrical release.
- The film is positioned for a release in 2028 or 2029, following the conclusion of House of the Dragon.
- Screenwriter Beau Willimon developed the script that secured the project's move to the big screen.
What Happened
Warner Bros. Discovery has confirmed that the first feature film in the Game of Thrones franchise, titled Game of Thrones: Aegon’s Conquest, is slated for a theatrical release after 2027. According to the studio's second-quarter 2026 shareholders’ letter, the project occupies a spot on the post-2027 slate alongside new installments for The Matrix and Batman. While no specific date is set, the timeline suggests 2028 or 2029 as the most likely release windows.
The film transitioned from a television concept to a theatrical project following the development of a screenplay by Beau Willimon, known for his work on Andor. Previous development efforts included a script by Mattson Tomlin. Currently, the project is in early development with no director or cast officially attached.
Background
The film adapts narrative elements from George R.R. Martin’s Fire & Blood, focusing on Aegon I Targaryen’s military campaign to unify the Seven Kingdoms. The story follows Aegon and his sisters, Visenya and Rhaenys, as they utilize their dragons to conquer six of the seven realms, with Dorne remaining independent. While these events have been referenced throughout the original HBO series and House of the Dragon, this project marks the first time the conquest will be fully dramatized for cinema.
What Happens Next
The release strategy appears designed to complement HBO's existing television schedule. A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is expected to air its second season in 2027, and House of the Dragon is projected to finish its four-season run in 2028. Placing Aegon’s Conquest in a 2029 window would allow the studio to maintain franchise momentum after the current television arcs conclude. Production stages, including casting and location scouting, have not yet commenced.
Key Facts
- The film is officially titled Game of Thrones: Aegon’s Conquest.
- Warner Bros. Discovery listed the film in its "2027 and beyond" theatrical slate during a 2026 shareholders' report.
- Beau Willimon is the screenwriter responsible for the version moving into production.
- The plot centers on Aegon I Targaryen, his sisters, and their dragons (including Balerion the Black Dread) during the conquest of Westeros.
- The project follows the conclusion of House of the Dragon, which is expected to end in 2028.
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