‘House of the Dragon' Season 2 Release Schedule: When Do New Episodes Air?

A return to Westeros is imminent with the second season of Max's House of the Dragon arriving this summer. The prequel series, based on George R. R .Martin's Song of Ice and Fire book series - specifically Fire & Blood, tells the story of the Targaryen lineage alongside the familys Hightower and Velaryon.

Set 200 years before the events of Game of Thrones, the story of House Targaryen unfolded over some major time jumps in the first season, transporting back between young versions of characters and their adult counterparts.

When does House of the Dragon Season 2 premiere?

House of the Dragon Season 2 premieres Sunday, June 16 at 9 p.m. Eastern and Pacific time.

How many episodes are in House of the Dragon Season 2?

Season 2 will contain eight episodes. Season 1 unfolded in 10 episodes.

Are new episodes weekly or all at once? What time are they streaming on Max?

New episodes will arrive every Sunday after the first episode of Season 2 premieres June 16. They will be available to watch on HBO and stream on Max at 9 p.m. Eastern and Pacific time Sunday nights through August 4 when the finale arrives.

Here's the full House of the Dragon Sesaon 2 release schedule:

Sunday, June 16: Episode 1

Sunday, June 23: Episode 2

Sunday, June 30: Episode 3

Sunday, July 7: Episode 4

Sunday, July 14: Episode 5

Sunday, July 21: Episode 6

Sunday, July 28: Episode 7

Sunday, August 4: Episode 8 (Finale)

What is House of the Dragon Season 2 about?

‘house of the dragon' season 2 release schedule: when do new episodes air?

Season 2 will challenge viewers to pick a side in the ongoing civil war, known as the Dance of the Dragons, between the Green and Black Councils, who stand behind King Aegon and Queen Rhaenyra, respectively. The two figures will go head to head for the Iron Throne, each with a claim to rule Westeros with their lineage and descent.

With an early renewal of the Game of Thrones prequel for a third season before Season 2 even drops, the plot will likely thicken in a full-blown war full of more epic dragon battles.

Who is in House of the Dragon Season 2?

Season two returning cast is Matt Smith, Olivia Cooke, Emma D'Arcy, Eve Best, Steve Toussaint, Fabien Frankel, Ewan Mitchell, Tom Glynn-Carney, Sonoya Mizuno, and Rhys Ifans. Additional returning cast includes Harry Collett, Bethany Antonia, Phoebe Campbell, Phia Saban, Jefferson Hall, and Matthew Needham.

New cast members include Abubakar Salim as Alyn of Hull, Gayle Rankin as Alys Rivers, Freddie Fox as Ser Gwayne Hightower, Simon Russell Beale as Ser Simon Strong, Clinton Liberty as Addam of Hull, Jamie Kenna as Ser Alfred Broome, Kieran Bew as Hugh, Tom Bennett as Ulf, Tom Taylor as Lord Cregan Stark, and Vincent Regan as Ser Rickard Thorne.

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