Release Date and Creative Team
The first movie set in the fictional world of Westeros, titled 'Game of Thrones: Aegon's Conquest,' has been scheduled for June 6, 2029. Owen Harris, who directed episodes of 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms,' will direct the film from a screenplay by Beau Willimon. Harris also serves as an executive producer on HBO's 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' and has directed several episodes of its first season. His other directing credits include episodes of 'Black Mirror,' the 2019 remake of 'Twilight Zone,' and 'Brave New World' with Alden Ehrenreich. Willimon was the showrunner of Netflix's 'House of Cards' and a writer on Disney+'s 'Star Wars' show 'Andor.'[S1]
Plot Details and Targaryen Legacy
Details about the film's storyline remain scarce, but reports indicate it centers on Aegon I, who established the Targaryen dynasty, and his campaign to take control of Westeros several centuries prior to the events of the original 'Game of Thrones' show. Aegon I has yet to be depicted on screen, and no casting decision for the role has been announced. His bloodline later produced the silver-haired Daenerys Targaryen, portrayed by Emilia Clarke, along with multiple successors, several of whom shared the name Aegon. That lineage inspired HBO's two hit spinoffs, 'House of the Dragon' and 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms.'[S1]
Franchise Background and Upcoming Series
Adapted from George R.R. Martin's bestselling fantasy book series, 'Game of Thrones' aired for eight seasons from 2011 to 2019 and collected numerous Emmy Awards. Until 'Aegon's Conquest' arrives in theaters, viewers can satisfy their appetite for the franchise through 'House of the Dragon,' which has been picked up for a fourth season, and 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms,' which has earned a second-season renewal.[S1]
