House of the Dragon Season 3 Delayed: Not Arriving in September

House of the Dragon Season 2 produced a mix of reactions. Some episodes stood out, while others, like the Season 2 finale, left much to be desired.

Fans craving more dragon action will be disappointed—new episodes are not coming in September 2024. This timing isn’t surprising for a couple of reasons. Firstly, the recent season has just aired. Secondly, September is better suited for broadcast premieres, even though we know House of the Dragon can hold its own against stiff competition.

The worse news is that new episodes of the Game of Thrones prequel series probably won’t be available until 2026. Although there’s a slim chance of new content in late fall 2025, a two-year gap aligns with the release pattern between Seasons 1 and 2.

While only the third season has been confirmed, plans are in place for a total of four seasons. The fourth season is expected to wrap up the series, which makes sense given the source material, Fire & Blood. The Dance of the Dragons has a definite conclusion, and now we await HBO’s confirmation for the fourth and final season.

On a brighter note, the Game of Thrones franchise will expand with more shows, one of which is scheduled for release in 2025. A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is on its way, boasting some excellent casting choices, including an actor from Outlander.

This gap provides an opportunity to watch all of House of the Dragon before the third season airs. It also offers ample time to revisit Game of Thrones.