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Warner Bros. sets June 2029 release for Game of Thrones film “Aegon’s Conquest”

The first feature film adaptation of George R. R. Martin’s saga is slated for a summer 2029 theatrical debut.

By Felo News Desk · Published Tue, 29 Sep 2026 21:48:05 GMT

Warner Bros. announced Tuesday that the first Game of Thrones feature film, titled Game of Thrones: Aegon’s Conquest, is scheduled for theatrical release on June 1, 2029.

What happened

The studio confirmed the title and release date, noting that the movie will focus on King Aegon I Targaryen’s conquest of Westeros. Owen Harris will direct, and the screenplay is written by Beau Willimon.

What the reports add

The Hollywood Reporter noted that the title was first revealed at CinemaCon earlier this year and that no cast members have been announced yet. It also referenced the franchise’s history, mentioning that discussions of a Game of Thrones film date back to 2013 and that the TV series finale aired in May 2019.

What was said

The article includes a 2015 quote from author George R. R. Martin, who told The South Bank Show, “I didn’t need the money, so I had the power to say the sexiest word in Hollywood: ‘no.’”

How it came about

Warner Bros.’ plan follows more than a decade of speculation about a cinematic continuation of Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire series. Earlier Felo coverage linked Warner’s recent scheduling moves, such as the delayed release of Gremlins 3, to the studio’s broader slate strategy.

Key facts

Warner Bros. set the release date for Game of Thrones: Aegon’s Conquest as June 1, 2029. (hollywoodreporter.com)
Owen Harris is directing the film. (hollywoodreporter.com)
Beau Willimon wrote the screenplay. (hollywoodreporter.com)
The film focuses on King Aegon I Targaryen’s conquest of Westeros. (hollywoodreporter.com)