Aegon's Conquest TV Series HBO Release Date Estimate, News & Updates
What is the Aegon's Conquest release date estimate?
Aegon's Conquest HBO release date estimate is late 2027 or 2028. This estimate is based on current production timelines and development updates.
As of mid-2025, the show has not been officially greenlit for production. However, script development is ongoing, with Mattson Tomlin (The Batman co-writer) leading the writing process. House of the Dragon Season 3 is not expected until 2026, meaning production on Aegon's Conquest is unlikely to begin before that release. HBO is reportedly spacing out its Thrones spin-offs, so even an early 2027 release appears unlikely.
Aegon's Conquest news and updates
Aegon's Conquest was confirmed to be in development in early 2024.
Mattson Tomlin has stated that he has been working closely with George R.R. Martin, calling the process 'personal' and highlighting the show's thematic focus on the consequences of conquest and empire-building. Tomlin has also shared that the narrative is inspired partly by real-world history, such as the Romanian Revolution.
The show will depict Aegon I Targaryen's invasion of Westeros, where he and his sister-wives, Visenya and Rhaenys, used dragons to subjugate the continent. The conquest ultimately led to the formation of the Iron Throne and Targaryen rule over Westeros. The plot is expected to expand on the vision-driven motivation for conquest revealed in House of the Dragon.
The cast could include major roles such as Aegon I, Visenya, and Rhaenys Targaryen. While no casting has been confirmed, fans have speculated that Henry Cavill could portray Aegon. Other characters like Aenys and Maegor, Aegon's sons, will also feature prominently once casting progresses.
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