The Game of Thrones spin-off series that serves as a prequel is coming soon. Here is when the House of the Dragon release date will be.

House of the Dragon Release Date: August 21, 2022

HBO Max has finally unveiled the House of the Dragon release date: August 21, 2022. House of the Dragon is set two hundred years before the events of Game of Thrones, the critically-acclaimed (but poorly concluded) HBO series, based on the A Song of Ice and Fire novel series by George R. R. Martin. Yes, that guy who built the world of Elden Ring actually had a novel series, if you didn't know yet by now. Or if you didn't know that he co-authored the lore of a hugely popular video game, well, there you are.

House of the Dragon focuses on the eponymous family of royals – chronicling the beginning of the end of the House Targaryen, leading up to the Westerosi civil war, during the time of King Viserys I Targaryen. This series of events would eventually lead to Robert's Rebellion many years later, leading up to the War of the Five Kings depicted in the novels.

So far, HBO Max has released images of the following characters:

  • King Viserys Targaryen – The fifth king of the Seven Kingdoms, succeeding his grandfather, Jaehaerys I Targaryen, to the Iron Throne.
  • Prince Daemon – Heir presumptive of the King, younger brother of King Viserys, an unrivaled warrior and experienced dragonrider.
  • Princess Rhaenyra – King Viserys' firstborn. An experienced dragonrider.
  • Otto Hightower – Hand of the King, and a bitter political rival of Prince Daemon.
  • Alicent Hightower – Daughter of Otto Hightower, raised in the Red Keep and a friend of Princess Rhaenyra.
  • Lord Corlys Velaryon – The Sea Snake, Head of House Velaryon and a famous seafarer, who'd later play a big part in Rhaenyra's life.
  • Cristen Cole – Knight of Dorne, a common-born swordsman, and steward to the Lord of Blackhaven.
  • Mysaria – A woman from Lys and lover to Prince Daemon.

How to Watch House of Dragons; Where to Watch House of Dragons

When the House of Dragons release date arrives on August 21, 2022, fans will be able to catch the new fantasy series on HBO Max. The streaming platform is available in US and in select US territories. If you're from outside the United States, then your safe bet is to use the services of a VPN, switching your digital location to a US State and creating an account from there. However, you'd still need to use a credit card or debit card that is recognized in the US to subscribe to the service.