House of the Dragon season 2 release date announced

HBO's Game of Thrones prequel to return in April 2024

Eight episodes have been ordered for the second season of House of the Dragon, which is set 200 years before the events of Game of Thrones. Casting is currently underway, with filming expected to begin later this year.

The announcement of the release date was made by HBO on June 16, 2024. The first season of House of the Dragon was a critical and commercial success, with an average audience of over 20 million viewers per episode. The show was nominated for 10 Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Drama Series.

House of the Dragon tells the story of the Targaryen family, who ruled Westeros for centuries before the events of Game of Thrones. The show follows the Targaryens as they navigate the political and personal challenges that threaten to tear their family apart.

The second season of House of the Dragon is expected to continue the story of the Targaryens, with a focus on the Dance of the Dragons, a civil war that tore the family apart.