HBO renews five original series, including two ‘Game of Thrones’ franchise series

During Thursday’s press presentation in New York City, Casey Bloys, Chairman and CEO, HBO and HBO Max Content, officially announced the renewal of HBO’s two Game of Thrones franchise series, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms and House of the Dragon, extending each series run through 2028. 

It was also announced that acclaimed HBO Original comedy series The Chair Company and I Love LA have been renewed for second seasons. 

The HBO Original drama series Task, starring Emmy^® winner Mark Ruffalo, has been renewed for a second season. From creator Brad Ingelsby (Mare of Easttown), HBO’s Taskhas received wide acclaim for its gripping writing and directing and outstanding performances from its ensemble cast.

The third season of the HBO Original drama series House of the Dragon will debut in winter 2026. Ahead of its return, HBO has renewed the series for a fourth season, debuting in 2028. 

Francesca Orsi, EVP, HBO Programming, Head of HBO Drama Series and Films, quote: “We are thrilled to be able to deliver new seasons of these two series for the next three years, for the legion of fans of the Game of Thrones universe. Together, House of the Dragon and A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms reveal just how expansive and richly imagined George R. R. Martin’s universe continues to be. In January, I think audiences will be delighted by the inspiring underdog tale of Dunk and Egg that George and Ira Parker have so beautifully captured. And this Summer [Southern Hemisphere winter], House of the Dragon is set to ignite once again with some of its most epic battles yet.”  

About A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: From the world of Westeros comes an endearing tale centered on the adventures of an unexpected duo. Season one cast includes Peter Claffey as Ser Duncan “Dunk” the Tall, Dexter Sol Ansell as Egg, Daniel Ings, Bertie Carvel, Danny Webb, Sam Spruell, Shaun Thomas, Finn Bennett, Edward Ashley, Tanzyn Crawford, Henry Ashton, Youssef Kerkour, Tom Vaughan-Lawlor and Daniel Monks. Co-Creator/Executive Producer, George R. R. Martin; Co-Creator/Showrunner/Executive Producer, Ira Parker. Executive Producers, Sarah Bradshaw, Owen Harris, Ryan Condal and Vince Gerardis. Directors, Owen Harris and Sarah Adina Smith. 

About House of the Dragon: Based on George R.R. Martin’s “Fire & Blood,” the series, set 200 years before the events of Game of Thrones, tells the story of House Targaryen. Season three cast includes Matt Smith, Emma D’Arcy, Olivia Cooke, Steve Toussaint, Rhys Ifans, Fabien Frankel, Ewan Mitchell, Tom Glynn-Carney, Sonoya Mizuno, Harry Collett, Bethany Antonia, Phoebe Campbell, Phia Saban, Jefferson Hall, Matthew Needham, James Norton, Tom Bennett, Kieran Bew, Kurt Egyiawan, Freddie Fox, Clinton Liberty, Gayle Rankin, and Abubakar Salim. Co-Creator/Showrunner/Executive Producer, Ryan Condal; Co-Creator/Executive Producer, George R.R. Martin; Executive Producers, Sara Hess, Melissa Bernstein, Kevin de la Noy, Vince Gerardis, David Hancock, Philippa Goslett. 

HBO Original drama series A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms debuts Monday 19 January, only on HBO Max. The second season will debut in 2027. 

HBO Original drama series House of the Dragon will debut in winter 2026. The fourth season will debut in 2028.