History of Game of Thrones in Timeline

Game of Thrones, adapted from George R.R. Martin's "A Song of Ice and Fire," is a fantasy drama series created by David Benioff and D. B. Weiss for HBO. Premiering in 2011 and concluding in 2019 after eight seasons (73 episodes), it follows multiple noble houses vying for the Iron Throne of Westeros. Amidst political intrigue and warfare, the series introduces magical elements like dragons and White Walkers. Key plotlines involve the Stark family's struggles, Daenerys Targaryen's quest to reclaim her birthright, and the looming threat of the undead army from the North.

1994: NYPD Blue Sets Emmy Nomination Record

In 1994, NYPD Blue established a record with 26 Emmy nominations in a year, which stood for 25 years until Game of Thrones broke it in 2019.

2001: Lord of the Rings film trilogy (2001-2003)

In 2001, the success of Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings film trilogy began establishing fantasy as a mass-market genre and a 'gateway drug' to fantasy fan culture.

2003: Lord of the Rings film trilogy (2001-2003)

In 2003, the success of Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings film trilogy concluded, helping to establish fantasy as a mass-market genre and a 'gateway drug' to fantasy fan culture.

2004: Frasier's Emmy Record Surpassed

Game of Thrones eventually surpassed Frasier's record of 37 Emmy wins, which Frasier had held since 2004, for total Emmy Award wins for a scripted television series.

2005: Lev Grossman Calls Martin "American Tolkien"

In 2005, following the release of A Feast for Crows, Time magazine journalist Lev Grossman called George R. R. Martin the "American Tolkien", recognizing him as a significant force in fantasy.

A Feast for Crows (A Song of Ice and Fire, Book 4)

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January 2006: Benioff Discovers A Song of Ice and Fire

In January 2006, David Benioff, after a conversation with Martin's literary agent, became interested in A Song of Ice and Fire, leading him and D. B. Weiss to pitch the idea of adapting the novels into a television series to HBO.

January 2007: Series Development Begins

In January 2007, development of the Game of Thrones series began after HBO acquired the television rights to the A Song of Ice and Fire novels.

August 2007: First Draft of Pilot Script Submitted

In August 2007, the first draft of the pilot script for Game of Thrones, written by Benioff and Weiss, was submitted.

June 2008: Second Draft of Pilot Script Submitted

In June 2008, the second draft of the pilot script for Game of Thrones, written by Benioff and Weiss, was submitted.

November 2008: HBO Orders Pilot Episode

In November 2008, HBO officially ordered a pilot episode for Game of Thrones after reviewing the script drafts.

2008: Growth in Creative Industries

From 2008, Northern Ireland's creative industries saw an estimated 12.4 percent growth in arts, entertainment, and recreation jobs due to the production of Game of Thrones and other TV series.

2009: Peter Dinklage and Sean Bean Join the Cast

In 2009, Peter Dinklage and Sean Bean were announced as joining the cast of the Game of Thrones pilot episode.

2009: Pilot Episode "Winter Is Coming" Shot

In 2009, the pilot episode "Winter Is Coming" was shot, but later underwent extensive re-shooting due to poor reception.

July 26, 2010: Principal Photography Begins

On July 26, 2010, principal photography for the first season of Game of Thrones commenced, primarily at the Paint Hall Studios in Belfast, Northern Ireland.

April 17, 2011: Game of Thrones Premieres on HBO

On April 17, 2011, Game of Thrones, adapted from George R. R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire novels, premiered on HBO in the United States.

June 2011: Release of First Season Soundtrack

In June 2011, the first season's soundtrack, composed by Ramin Djawadi, was published by Varèse Sarabande.

November 2011: Filming in Iceland

In November 2011, scenes set north of the Wall for the second season of Game of Thrones, in the Frostfangs and at the Fist of the First Men, were filmed in Iceland.

2011: Primetime Emmy Award for Main Title Design

In 2011, Angus Wall and his collaborators received the Primetime Emmy Award for Main Title Design for the series's title sequence.

2011: Harry Potter films (2001-2011)

In 2011, the Harry Potter films concluded, contributing to the establishment of fantasy as a mass-market genre and a 'gateway drug' to fantasy fan culture.

2011: Nomination for Primetime Emmy Award

In 2011, the season one finale, "Fire and Blood", was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Special Visual Effects.

March 6, 2012: DVD and Blu-ray Box Set Release

On March 6, 2012, the ten episodes of the first season of Game of Thrones were released as a DVD and Blu-ray box set.

June 11, 2012: Game of Thrones: Season Two Ratings

June 11, 2012 was the day of the release of Game of Thrones: Season Two Ratings

September 2012: Dothraki Ranked Among Top Words Used on Internet

In September 2012, Global Language Monitor ranked 'Dothraki,' the language spoken by nomadic horsemen in Game of Thrones, fourth in a list of television-originated words most frequently used on the internet.

September 27, 2012: Publication of 'Inside HBO's Game of Thrones'

On September 27, 2012, 'Inside HBO's Game of Thrones' by Bryan Cogman, a companion book covering the creation of the series' first two seasons, was published.

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November 2012: Collector's Edition Box Set Release

In November 2012, a collector's-edition box set was released, combining the DVD and Blu-ray versions of the first season with the first episode of season two. A paperweight in the shape of a dragon egg was included in the set.

2012: Most Pirated Television Series

According to TorrentFreak, Game of Thrones was the most pirated television series from 2012.

2012: High Fan Engagement on Facebook

In 2012, Game of Thrones demonstrated a high fan-engagement rate, with 5.5% of its 2.9 million Facebook fans actively discussing the series online.

2012: Pixomondo Earns Primetime Emmy Award

In 2012, Pixomondo earned a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Special Visual Effects for "Valar Morghulis".

2012: Game of Thrones Fans Ranked Most Devoted

In 2012, Vulture ranked Game of Thrones fans as the most devoted in popular culture, surpassing those of Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber, Harry Potter, and Star Wars.

2012: Game of Thrones Ranks Second in Deaths per Episode

In 2012, a study revealed that Game of Thrones ranked second among 40 recent television drama shows in terms of deaths per episode, averaging 14.

2012: Budget Increase for "Blackwater" Battle

In 2012, the Game of Thrones series received a 15% budget increase specifically for the climactic battle in the episode "Blackwater", which had an $8 million budget.

February 19, 2013: Second Season DVD and Blu-ray Release

On February 19, 2013, DVD-Blu-ray box sets and digital downloads of the second season became available.

June 12, 2013: Game of Thrones: Season Three Ratings

June 12, 2013 was the date Game of Thrones: Season Three Ratings was released.

2013: Demographics of Game of Thrones Viewers

As of 2013, approximately 58% of Game of Thrones viewers were male and 42% were female, with the average male viewer being 41 years old.

2013: Growth in Creative Industries

By 2013, Northern Ireland's creative industries saw an estimated 12.4 percent growth in arts, entertainment, and recreation jobs due to the production of Game of Thrones and other TV series.

2013: BBC News Highlights Fan Devotion to Game of Thrones

In 2013, BBC News reported on the intense passion and devotion of Game of Thrones fans, noting that it had created a phenomenon unlike anything related to other popular TV series. This was seen in fan fiction, Game of Thrones-themed burlesque routines, and parents naming their children after series characters.

2013: Political Leaders Reference Game of Thrones

In 2013, Dutch foreign minister Frans Timmermans used quotes from George R.R. Martin's novels in a speech, framing European politics with references from Game of Thrones, joining other political leaders such as Barack Obama and David Cameron who were also fans of the series.

2013: HBO to Make Content More Widely Available

In 2013, HBO said it intended to make its content more widely available within a week of the US premiere (including HBO Go) to combat unauthorized downloads.

2013: Pixomondo Earns Primetime Emmy Award for "Valar Dohaeris"

In 2013, Pixomondo earned a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Special Visual Effects for "Valar Dohaeris".

2013: Traveling Exhibition of Costumes, Props, Armor and Weapons

In 2013, a traveling exhibition of Game of Thrones costumes, props, armor, and weapons visited major cities in Europe and the Americas. The exhibition continued in 2014.

2013: US Ambassador Condemns Piracy in Australia

In 2013, the US Ambassador to Australia, Jeff Bleich, issued a statement condemning the high piracy rates of Game of Thrones in Australia.

2013: Recognition from Writers Guild of America and Media Access Awards

In 2013, the Writers Guild of America listed Game of Thrones as the 40th best-written series in television history. George R. R. Martin also accepted the Visionary Award from the Writers With Disabilities committee for the show's positive portrayal of characters with disabilities.

February 18, 2014: Third Season DVD and Blu-ray Release

On February 18, 2014, the third season was released on DVD and Blu-ray in region 1.

June 18, 2014: Game of Thrones: Season Four Ratings

June 18, 2014 was the date Game of Thrones: Season Four Ratings was released.

2014: Increase in Hotel Bookings in Iceland and Dubrovnik

Between 2014 and 2016, Hotels.com reported that hotel bookings increased by 285 percent in Iceland and 120 percent in Dubrovnik after their locations appeared in Game of Thrones.

2014: HBO Commissioned Catch the Throne Rap Albums

In 2014, HBO commissioned Catch the Throne, a rap album about the Game of Thrones series. A second rap album was also commissioned in 2015.

2014: Traveling Exhibition of Costumes, Props, Armor and Weapons

In 2014, a traveling exhibition of Game of Thrones costumes, props, armor, and weapons continued to visit major cities in Europe and the Americas.

2014: Actors' Contracts Renegotiated

In 2014, contracts of several actors in Game of Thrones were renegotiated to include a seventh-season option.

2014: Increase in Illegal Downloads

In 2014, illegal downloads of Game of Thrones increased to about seven million in the first quarter, up 45 percent from the previous year.

2014: Season Four Finale Wins Emmy Award for Visual Effects

In 2014, the season four finale, "The Children", won the Emmy Award for Visual Effects.

January 23, 2015: Game of Thrones Shown in IMAX Theaters

On January 23, 2015, the last two episodes of season four were shown in 205 IMAX theaters across the United States, making it the first television series to be shown in this format.

February 17, 2015: Fourth Season DVD and Blu-ray Release

On February 17, 2015, the fourth season was released on DVD and Blu-ray.

June 16, 2015: Game of Thrones: Season Five Ratings

June 16, 2015 was the release date for Game of Thrones: Season Five Ratings.

July 2015: Filming for Season Six Begins

In July 2015, filming for the sixth season of Game of Thrones began, with locations including Spain and Dubrovnik, Croatia.

2015: Discussion of Piracy at Oxford Union Panel

At a 2015 Oxford Union panel discussion, series co-creator David Benioff said that he was just glad that people watched the series and that illegally downloaded episodes sometimes interested viewers enough to buy a copy.

2015: Average Budget Increased to $8 Million Per Episode

By 2015, the average budget per episode of Game of Thrones had increased from $6 million to at least $8 million.

2015: Outstanding Drama Series Emmy Award

In 2015, Game of Thrones received the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Drama Series.

2015: Guinness World Record as Most-Pirated TV Program

In 2015, Guinness World Records named Game of Thrones the most-pirated television program.

2015: HBO Commissioned Catch the Throne Rap Albums

In 2015, HBO commissioned Catch the Throne, a rap album about the Game of Thrones series, following the first album in 2014.

2015: The Hollywood Reporter's Best TV Shows List

In 2015, The Hollywood Reporter ranked Game of Thrones as number four on their list of the best TV shows ever.

2015: Fifth Season Simulcast and Screener Leak

In 2015, the fifth season was simulcast to 170 countries and to HBO Now users. On April 11, screener copies of the first four episodes of the fifth season leaked to a number of file-sharing websites. Within a week, the illegal downloads reached 32 million.

March 15, 2016: Fifth Season DVD and Blu-ray Release

On March 15, 2016, the fifth season was released on DVD and Blu-ray.

April 2016: Plan for Final Episodes Announced

In April 2016, the showrunners announced their plan to shoot 13 more episodes after the sixth season: seven episodes in the seventh season and six episodes in the eighth.

April 18, 2016: Game of Thrones: Season Two Ratings Retrieved

April 18, 2016 was the day that Game of Thrones: Season Two Ratings was retrieved

April 24, 2016: Game of Thrones: Season Six Ratings Retrieved

April 24, 2016 was the date that Game of Thrones: Season Six Ratings was retrieved

June 2016: Eighth Season Announced as Final

In June 2016, HBO announced that the eighth season of Game of Thrones would be the final season.

June 28, 2016: Game of Thrones: Season Six Ratings

June 28, 2016 was the release date for Game of Thrones: Season Six Ratings.

August 31, 2016: Filming for Season Seven Begins

On August 31, 2016, filming for the seven episodes of season seven of Game of Thrones began at Titanic Studios in Belfast, as well as in Iceland, Northern Ireland, and Spain.

September 1, 2016: Game of Thrones: Season Two Ratings Archived

September 1, 2016 was the day that Game of Thrones: Season Two Ratings was archived

November 15, 2016: Sixth Season Blu-ray and DVD Release

On November 15, 2016, Blu-ray and DVD versions of the sixth season were released.

2016: Ranked Among the Greatest TV Shows

In 2016, Empire placed Game of Thrones seventh on their list of "The 50 best TV shows ever", and Rolling Stone named it the twelfth "greatest TV Show of all time".

2016: Game of Thrones Viewership Records in the UK and Australia

In 2016, Game of Thrones achieved viewership records on pay-television channels in the United Kingdom and Australia. The UK had an average audience of more than five million on all platforms, and Australia had a cumulative average audience of 1.2 million.

2016: Outstanding Drama Series Emmy Award

In 2016, Game of Thrones received the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Drama Series.

2016: Game of Thrones' Popularity in Cities

In 2016, a New York Times study found that Game of Thrones was significantly more popular in cities than in the countryside. By the sixth season, the average per-episode gross viewing figure had increased to over 25 million, with nearly 40% of viewers watching on HBO digital platforms.

2016: Increase in Hotel Bookings in Morocco

In 2016, hotel bookings doubled in Ouarzazate, Morocco, after the location was featured in Daenerys' season three scenes in Game of Thrones.

2016: Researchers Analyze Emotional Sentiment in Online Discourse

In 2016, researchers published a paper analyzing emotional sentiment in online public discourse related to Game of Thrones' fourth season storyline. Also in 2016, The Mathematical Association of America published a journal that applied network science to create a social network for the show's characters and their relationships.

2016: Criticism of Lighting in Darker Scenes

In 2016, viewers and critics raised concerns about the lighting in darker scenes of Game of Thrones, particularly from season six onward, citing issues with visibility and the inability to discern details. Bustle listed 31 examples of the lighting causing problems, and reviewers suggested the issue stemmed from a lack of understanding of television's nuances compared to film.

February 2017: Filming for Season Seven Concludes

Filming for season seven of Game of Thrones continued until the end of February 2017 to ensure winter weather in some European locations was captured.

February 2017: The Game of Thrones Live Concert Experience Begins

In February 2017, the Game of Thrones Live Concert Experience, a North American orchestral tour performing the series' soundtrack with composer Ramin Djawadi, commenced and continued until April 2017.

April 2017: The Game of Thrones Live Concert Experience Concludes

In April 2017, The Game of Thrones Live Concert Experience, a North American orchestral tour performing the series' soundtrack with composer Ramin Djawadi, concluded, having begun in February 2017.

May 2017: HBO Commissions Development of Five Game of Thrones Successor Series

In May 2017, HBO commissioned Max Borenstein, Jane Goldman, Brian Helgeland, Carly Wray, and Bryan Cogman to develop five individual Game of Thrones successor series, working individually with George R. R. Martin.

August 29, 2017: Game of Thrones: Season Seven Ratings

August 29, 2017 was the release date for Game of Thrones: Season Seven Ratings.

September 16, 2017: Game of Thrones: Season Seven Ratings Archived

September 16, 2017 was the date when Game of Thrones: Season Seven Ratings was archived.

October 2017: Filming for Season Eight Begins

In October 2017, filming for season eight of Game of Thrones began.

December 12, 2017: Seventh Season Blu-ray and DVD Release

On December 12, 2017, Blu-ray and DVD versions of the seventh season were released.

2017: Duolingo Offers High Valyrian Course

In 2017, Duolingo began offering courses in High Valyrian.

2017: Taylor Swift's Reputation Album Inspired by Game of Thrones

In 2017, singer-songwriter Taylor Swift created her album "Reputation" and later revealed in 2019 that several songs on her 2017 album Reputation were inspired by Game of Thrones characters and plots.

2017: Robert McLachlan Explains Lighting Choices

In a 2017 interview, cinematographer Robert McLachlan defended the lack of lighting in Game of Thrones as an artistic choice aimed at achieving a naturalistic look.

June 8, 2018: HBO Commissions Game of Thrones Prequel Pilot

On June 8, 2018, HBO commissioned a pilot to a Game of Thrones prequel series from Goldman and Martin. The prequel was to take place in the Age of Heroes.

July 2018: Filming for Season Eight Concludes

In July 2018, filming for season eight of Game of Thrones concluded.

September 2018: HBO Updates on Game of Thrones Prequel Projects

In September 2018, HBO president Casey Bloys announced that some of the four Game of Thrones prequel projects (excluding Goldman's project) had been abandoned, while others remained as possibilities for the future. George R. R. Martin mentioned that at least two were based on material in Fire & Blood.

2018: Survival Analysis of Mortality Among Game of Thrones Characters

In 2018, Australian scientists conducted a survival analysis, examining the mortality among 330 important characters during the first seven seasons of Game of Thrones.

2018: Diageo Released Game of Thrones Themed Whiskies

In 2018, Diageo released several Game of Thrones themed whiskies.

2018: Outstanding Drama Series Emmy Award

In 2018, Game of Thrones received the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Drama Series.

2018: Game of Thrones Was Not the Most Pirated Show in 2018

In 2018, Game of Thrones was not the most pirated show of the year.

2018: Scientific Study on Character Deaths

In 2018, a scientific study stated that approximately 60% of the major characters in Game of Thrones died as a result of violence and war.

2018: Second Tour of Game of Thrones Live Concert Experience

In 2018, a second tour of the Game of Thrones Live Concert Experience took place across cities in Europe and North America.

2018: First Season Released in 4K HDR on Ultra HD Blu-ray

In 2018, the first season was released in 4K HDR on Ultra HD Blu-ray.

April 2019: Cogman's Prequel Confirmed Not Moving Forward

In April 2019, Bryan Cogman confirmed that his Game of Thrones prequel project would not be moving forward.

April 2019: Game of Thrones Studio Tour Announced

In April 2019, following the series finale, HBO announced a new exhibition and tourist attraction titled Game of Thrones Studio Tour to be located at Linen Mill Studios outside Belfast.

April 16, 2019: Game of Thrones: Season Eight Ratings

April 16, 2019 was the release date for Game of Thrones: Season Eight Ratings.

April 26, 2019: Release of 'For the Throne: Music Inspired by the HBO Series Game of Thrones' companion album

On April 26, 2019, Columbia Records released the 'For the Throne: Music Inspired by the HBO Series Game of Thrones' companion album.

May 2019: Update on Game of Thrones Prequel Script Stage

In May 2019, George R. R. Martin stated that two Game of Thrones prequel projects were still in the script stage and were 'edging closer'.

May 19, 2019: Game of Thrones Concludes

On May 19, 2019, Game of Thrones concluded its run on HBO after eight seasons, with a total of 73 episodes.

June 2019: Subscription Revenue Decline

In June 2019, following the show's finale, WarnerMedia reported a decline of only 0.9 percent in subscription revenue between April and June, after commentators predicted many viewers might cancel their premium television and streaming subscriptions.

September 2019: Second Prequel Close to Receiving Pilot Order

In September 2019, Deadline Hollywood reported that a second prequel from Martin and Ryan Condal that "tracks the beginning of the end for House Targaryen" was close to receiving a pilot order from HBO.

September 2019: Prequel Pilot in Post-Production

In September 2019, Martin claimed the Game of Thrones prequel pilot was in post-production.

October 2019: HBO Decides Not to Move Forward with Prequel Series

In October 2019, it was announced that HBO had decided not to move forward with the Game of Thrones prequel series pilot.

October 29, 2019: "House of the Dragon" Commissioned as a Series

On October 29, 2019, the prequel titled "House of the Dragon" was commissioned as a complete series. The 10-episode series is to be based on material from Fire and Blood.

December 3, 2019: Final Season DVD and Blu-ray Release

On December 3, 2019, the final season was released on DVD and Blu-ray. Also, a box set containing all eight seasons, including a cast reunion hosted by Conan O'Brien, was released on DVD and Blu-ray.

2019: Most Pirated Television Series

According to the file-sharing news website TorrentFreak, Game of Thrones was the most pirated television series until 2019 (except 2018).

2019: Outstanding Drama Series Emmy Award

In 2019, Game of Thrones received the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Drama Series.

2019: Game of Thrones Sets Emmy Nomination Record

In 2019, Game of Thrones' final season broke the record for most Emmy nominations received in a year with 32, surpassing the 25-year-long record of 26 nominations established by NYPD Blue in 1994.

2019: HBO Converts Filming Locations into Tourist Attractions

In 2019, after filming had finished, HBO converted its filming locations in Northern Ireland into tourist attractions, with 350,000 visitors, or one-sixth of all tourists, coming to Northern Ireland annually because of Game of Thrones.

2019: Study on War Crimes in Game of Thrones

In 2019, the Australian Red Cross conducted a study using international humanitarian law to determine which Game of Thrones characters committed the most war crimes during the show's first seven seasons.

2019: "Khaleesi" Gains Popularity as a Baby Name

In 2019, the title 'Khaleesi' from Game of Thrones, used for Daenerys Targaryen, increased in popularity as a name for baby girls in the United States, along with other character names from the series.

January 2020: "House of the Dragon" Scheduled for 2022 Release

In January 2020, HBO stated that "House of the Dragon" is scheduled for a 2022 release and that the writing process has begun.

July 2020: Casting for "House of the Dragon" Begins

In July 2020, casting for the series "House of the Dragon" started.

October 2020: Paddy Considine Cast as King Viserys I Targaryen

In October 2020, it was revealed that Paddy Considine was cast as King Viserys I Targaryen in "House of the Dragon".

November 3, 2020: 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Release of Complete Series

On November 3, 2020, a box set containing all eight seasons was also released on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray.

December 2020: Additional Castings Announced for "House of the Dragon"

In December 2020, three more castings were announced for "House of the Dragon": Olivia Cooke as Alicent Hightower, Emma D'Arcy as Rhaenyra Targaryen, and Matt Smith as Daemon Targaryen.

2020: Duolingo Sign-Ups for High Valyrian Course

By 2020, 1.2 million people had signed up for Duolingo's High Valyrian course since its launch in 2017.

January 2021: Adult Animated Spin-off Series Announced

In January 2021, it was announced that an adult animated spin-off series was in development at HBO Max.

January 2021: Prequel Series Based on Tales of Dunk and Egg in Development

In January 2021, it was revealed that HBO were developing another prequel series to be based on Martin's novella series Tales of Dunk and Egg.

February 2021: "House of the Dragon" to Start Production in April

In February 2021, HBO chief content officer Casey Bloys stated that "House of the Dragon" would start production in April, with filming occurring in England. Steve Toussaint, Eve Best, Rhys Ifans, and Sonoya Mizuno were confirmed to also be starring in the series.

March 2021: Three Game of Thrones Spin-offs in Development

In March 2021, it was reported that three Game of Thrones spin-offs were in development at HBO. These include "10,000 Ships", "9 Voyages aka The Sea Snake", and a project based on Flea Bottom.

July 2021: Two More Animated Series in Development

In July 2021, two more animated series were in development at HBO Max, one set in Yi Ti with the working title "The Golden Empire".

November 2021: Steven Conrad Attached to Tales of Dunk and Egg Series

In November 2021, Steven Conrad was attached as writer and executive producer of the Tales of Dunk and Egg series.

March 2022: "House of the Dragon" Premiere Date and Teaser Trailer Released

In March 2022, HBO announced a series premiere date of August 21, 2022, for "House of the Dragon", followed by the release of the official teaser trailer.

June 2022: Jon Snow Sequel Series in Early Development

In June 2022, it was reported that a Jon Snow sequel series with Kit Harington reprising his role was in early development at HBO. Martin confirmed his involvement and that Harington initiated the idea.

August 2022: Complete Series Released in 4K on HBO Max

In August 2022, the complete series was released in 4K, Dolby Vision HDR and Dolby Atmos on HBO Max.

August 21, 2022: "House of the Dragon" Series Premiere Date

August 21, 2022 was the series premiere date for House of the Dragon

2022: House of the Dragon Premieres on HBO

In 2022, the prequel series House of the Dragon premiered on HBO.

April 2023: "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms" Ordered to Series

In April 2023, HBO ordered "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms" to series.

April 2023: Series Based on Aegon Targaryen's Conquest in Development

In April 2023, it was reported that a series based on Aegon Targaryen's conquest of Westeros was in development.

December 2023: "The Sea Snake" being developed as an animated series

In December 2023, it was announced that "The Sea Snake" is being developed as an animated series, having been previously announced as a live-action series.

2023: Inclusion on The Guardian's list of worst TV endings

In 2023, Game of Thrones was included on The Guardian's list of worst TV endings of all time.

2023: Variety Ranks Game of Thrones Among Greatest TV Shows

In 2023, Variety ranked Game of Thrones No. 21 on its list of the 100 greatest TV shows of all time.

April 2024: Jon Snow Sequel Shelved

In April 2024, Harington stated that the Jon Snow sequel series had been shelved because they could not find a story that excited them enough.

October 2024: Auction of Game of Thrones Items by HBO and Heritage Auctions

In October 2024, HBO partnered with Heritage Auctions to auction more than 2,000 costumes, props, set decorations, and other items used in the Game of Thrones series.