A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Release Date Set for January 18: No Dragons, More Heart
HBO's A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms premieres Jan 18, 2026. Explore the release date, 6-episode schedule, and the dragon-less timeline of this new GoT prequel.
The roar of dragons might be silent, but the heart of Westeros beats louder than ever. HBO's latest Game of Thrones prequel, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, is just one week away from its premiere. As fans look for a fresh start after the mixed reception of House of the Dragon's second season, this new series promises a more grounded take on the fantasy world.
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Release Date and Schedule
Mark your calendars for Sunday, January 18, 2026. The first episode will debut at 10:00 p.m. ET on HBO and HBO Max. Unlike the sprawling hour-long episodes of its predecessors, this season consists of six episodes with runtimes ranging from 30 to 45 minutes. This shorter format reflects the concise nature of the source material.
| Episode | Release Date | Platform |
|---|---|---|
| Episode 1 | Jan 18, 2026 | HBO / Max |
| Episode 3 | Feb 1, 2026 | HBO / Max |
| Episode 6 | Feb 22, 2026 | HBO / Max |
The Source Material and Timeline
Based on George R.R. Martin's novellas Tales of Dunk and Egg, the series follows Ser Duncan the Tall and his diminutive squire, Egg. Set roughly 100 years before the events of Game of Thrones, the show takes place in an era where the last dragons have already died out. This shift focuses the narrative on the "smallfolk" and the common struggles of Westeros rather than high-stakes dragon warfare.
The cast features up-and-coming talent, with Peter Claffey as Dunk and Dexter Sol Ansell as Egg. Showrunner Ira Parker emphasized his commitment to the 200-page novella, 'The Hedge Knight', ensuring that the adaptation remains faithful to Martin's original vision.
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