The showrunner of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms has detailed a major distinction between this series and the other two Game of Thrones shows.
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, premiering on HBO Max in January 2026, brings George R. R. Martin’s Tales of Dunk and Egg novella trilogy to the screen. This story serves as a prequel to Game of Thrones, set 90 years before the original books.
This is a major release for HBO Max, yet it diverges from Game of Thrones and its predecessor, House of the Dragon, in several important aspects. One difference in particular is certain to generate an immediate fan reaction.
Warning! Spoilers for A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms ahead: