Game of Thrones prequel film on Aegon's Conquest in development at Warner Bros, Andor writer on board

Warner Bros. is working with writer Beau Willimon for a show on Aegon I Targaryen's conquest of Westeros.

Updated on: Mar 4, 2026, 12:33:07 IST

Written by Abhimanyu Mathur

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Warner Bros is developing a new film set in the world of Game of Thrones, the hit HBO series based on the works of George RR Martin. The film will be the first big-screen adaptation of A Song of Ice and Fire, which has so far led to three shows - Game of Thrones, House of the Dragon, and A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms.

In the George RR Martin's Game of Thrones universe, dire wolves are huge, legendary creatures deeply connected to the Stark family, serving as loyal companions and powerful symbols of their resilience and identity. (HBO)

Aegon's Conquest film in development

According to a report by Page Six, Warner Bros is working with writer Beau Willimon, known for his work on Andor and House of Cards. Reports claim that the film will be based on the story of King Aegon I Targaryen and his conquest of Westeros. The movie is being planned as a large-scale feature film. In the world of Game of Thrones, Aegon united the six warring kingdoms of Westeros when he and his sister-wives arrived on three dragons, changing the rules of warfare completely.

The history of the Targaryen dynasty, which began with Aegon, is detailed by Martin in Fire and Blood, written as an in-world history book. A few chapters of Fire and Blood were adapted into House of the Dragon, which details the Targaryen civil war known as the Dance of the Dragons.

The film will, hence, be set nearly three centuries before the events of Game of Thrones and about 120 years before the events of House of the Dragon. More details about the movie, including casting and release date, have not yet been shared.

The idea of a Game of Thrones movie is not new. In 2013, the original showrunners, David Benioff and Dan Weiss, had suggested ending the TV series with three films. HBO decided at the time to continue with the show instead.

Warner Bros. is currently in talks with Paramount Skydance about a possible sale, raising questions about its future projects. However, Paramount boss David Ellison, according to The Hollywood Reporter, recently named Game of Thrones his favourite HBO show. This has raised hopes that the film and other related projects may move forward.

HBO's Game of Thrones universe

Game of Thrones aired from 2011-19, and was one of the most widely watched shows in the world during its peak. Despite a divisive final season, it remains one of the most acclaimed and awarded TV shows of all time, giving two spinoffs. HBO, meanwhile, is expanding the Game of Thrones universe. House of the Dragon is set to return for its third season this summer. A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is also working on a second season. There are also reports of an animated show based on the character The Sea Snake.

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Abhimanyu Mathur
Abhimanyu Mathur is Deputy Editor, Entertainment at Hindustan Times. With almost 15 years of experience in writing about everything from films and TV shows to cricket matches and elections, he inhales and exhales pop culture and news. Currently, he watches movies and TV shows and talks to celebrities for a living, while occasionally writing about them as well. A journalism graduate of Delhi College of Arts and Commerce, Delhi University, Abhimanyu began his career with Hindustan Times at the age of 20, swapping classrooms for newsrooms at an early age. He began his journey in the early days of digital journalism, later switching to the madness of print journalism. Work has led him to far off places like Japan and Jordan, as well as to the interiors of Haryana and the Indo-Pak border. He dabbled in city reporting in places like Meerut, Gurgaon, and Delhi, covered the Olympics and Cricket World Cups, before finding his calling in entertainment and lifestyle during the pandemic. A Rotten Tomatoes Certified Film Critic, he is equally at home covering stories on ground as he is interviewing celebrities and studios, and sometimes prefers to shepherd teams in delivering traffic through the day. Even as his role has evolved from reporter to supervisor over the years, his first love remains writing (and of late, talking on camera). With a good understanding of cinema and its trends, and a keen eye for detail, he continues to spark conversations around showbiz for readers around the world.Read More

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