Done waiting for Game of Thrones movie? Aegon’s Conquest has a release date and director
Westeros is heading to cinemas, as Warner Bros. announces a release date and a director for Game of Thrones: Aegon’s Conquest.
Well, Game of Thrones is finally making the jump from telly to cinema, and this one’s not a rumour – we’ve got dates and names. Warner Bros. has officially set a release date for Game of Thrones: Aegon’s Conquest, the first full-blown film for the franchise, and locked in the director as well. Welcome to the new Targaryen age, popcorn in hand. Here’s what’s happening.
“Game of Thrones: Aegon’s Conquest is set to open in cinemas on 1 June, 2029.”
New story, new faces
Before you ask – no, we haven’t seen Aegon I Targaryen on screen yet, not even in a cameo in House of the Dragon. This time, it’s all about the original conqueror, the king who turned a clutch of warring kingdoms into Westeros itself, built the Iron Throne, and introduced the world to the dragon-backed Targaryen dynasty. Aegon ruled with his two sister-wives, Visenya and Rhaenys – a bit of classic Targaryen business as usual. If you want his full backstory, most of it’s in George R.R. Martin’s Fire & Blood, the lore bible for all things dragonlord.
As for casting, there’s not a shred of news yet – not a single confirmed actor. Warner Bros. and HBO are being as secretive as Littlefinger in a brothel. No official plot summary either, but if they stick to the source material, expect betrayals, battles, and ample family ‘complications’.
Who’s at the helm?
Owen Harris is set to direct, which is a curious but potentially strong move. Harris already did a stint in Westeros, directing three episodes of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, so he’s not coming in cold. The script is landing in the hands of Beau Willimon, who’s got a knack for political drama thanks to his work on House of Cards and more recently Andor. So it’s safe to expect some seriously sharp intrigue, which feels more on-brand for Thrones than endless CGI dragon attacks (although, let's be honest, expect those too).
The whole project only became official back in April 2026, when Warner Bros. quietly let the cat out of the bag at CinemaCon. Since then, we’ve had precious little in the way of leaks or tidbits – proper old school secrecy.
- Season 2 of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms hits in 2027
- House of the Dragon Season 4 lands in 2028
- And then Aegon’s Conquest storming cinemas in June 2029
This just confirms that HBO and Warner Bros. are sticking to this “one Thrones universe project each year” game plan for the foreseeable. If you’re a Targaryen historian (or just enjoy a good bit of carnage), mark the calendar for 1 June 2029 – dragons inbound.