Tom Glynn Carney in "House of the Dragon" Season 2.
After a two-year hiatus, HBO’s Emmy-nominated original series House of the Dragon is returning for Season 2. The first episode will drop this Sunday, but what about the rest of the season? Here’s what to know about the House of the Dragon Season 2 release time, episode schedule, and more.
A prequel to HBO’s successful series Game of Thrones (taking place roughly 200 years before the original show), the fantasy drama is based on George R.R. Martin’s book “Fire & Blood.” Season 2 takes place after the death of Rhaenyra Targaryen’s (Emma D’Arcy) second-born son, Lucerys’ Luke’ Velaryon. King Aegon II sits on the Iron Throne after the usurpation, supported by Queen Dowager Alicent Hightower (Olivia Cooke). Now, the families are preparing for a violent war.
“The books are the foundation of where we’re going narratively, but things are tweaked,” Glynn-Carney, who plays King Aegon II Targaryen, teased of changes in Season 2 to Esquire. “It’s the bible, but it’s also not. The writers of our show are brilliant and should be given credit for their creation. George R. R. Martin should be given credit for his creation. But they’re not the same thing.”
Glynn-Carney added that his character is an “unpredictable live wire” on the throne in the second season. “He’s intensely ambitious and incapable of pursuing the things he sets for himself,” the actor explained. Meanwhile, Ewan Mitchell (Aemond Targaryen) added, “In the last three episodes of season 1, I presented a character that was entirely black,” Mitchell said. “In season 2, I can’t wait to turn him gray.”
Many characters from Season 1 will reprise their roles for the next chapter, including Matt Smith, Olivia Cooke, Emma D’Arcy, Eve Best, Steve Toussaint, Fabien Frankel, Ewan Mitchell, Tom Glynn-Carney, Sonoya Mizuno, and Rhys Ifans, and more.
Newcomers 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, and more.
What Time Does House Of The Dragon Season 2 Premiere On HBO And Max?
Emma D’Arcy and Matt Smith in "House of the Dragon" Season 2.
House of the Dragon Season 2 will premiere exclusively on HBO on Sunday, June 16, at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT. The new season will also be available to stream on Max the same day.
When Do New Episodes Of House Of The Dragon Season 2 Drop On HBO And Max?
Olivia Cooke in "House of the Dragon" Season 2.
News episodes of House of the Dragon Season 2 will air every Sunday at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT on HBO and its streaming service Max.
To watch House of the Dragon on Max, you’ll need to sign up for a subscription. Max currently offers three subscription plans: With ads is $9.99 per month, ad-free is $16.99 per month, while ultimate ad-free is $20.99 per month. Max is offering a one-week free trial with all three plans.
How Many Episodes Will Be In House Of The Dragon Season 2?
Tom Glynn Carney in "House of the Dragon" Season 2.
There are a total of eight episodes in the second season of House of the Dragon.
What Is House Of The Dragon Season 4 Release Schedule?
Matt Smith and Emma D'Arcy in "House of the Dragon" Season 2.
The first episode of House of the Dragon Season 2 will premiere on Sunday, June 16 at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT on HBO and Max. The following seven episodes will drop on Sundays until the Season 2 finale on August 4, 2024. See the House of the Dragon season 2 release schedule, below.
- Season 2, Episode 1: “A Son for a Son” — June 16
- Season 2, Episode 2: “TBA” — June 23, 2024
- Season 2, Episode 3: “TBA” — June 30, 2024
- Season 2, Episode 4: “TBA” — July 7, 2024
- Season 2, Episode 5: “TBA” — July 14, 2024
- Season 2, Episode 6: “TBA” — July 21, 2024
- Season 2, Episode 7: “TBA” — July 28, 2024
- Season 2, Episode 8: “TBA” — August 4, 2024
Watch the official trailer for House of the Dragon Season 2, below.
