Jon Snow and Sansa Stark Are Lovers in Twisted New Horror Movie ‘The Dreadful’

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The North remembers, but apparently not this storyline!

I just saw the first trailer for The Dreadful, and honestly, it’s been completely taken over by social media! It’s supposed to be a dark and atmospheric historical thriller, but everyone’s treating it like the next Game of Thrones – it’s wild!

The movie features Sophie Turner and Kit Harington, the actors who play Sansa Stark and Jon Snow – and they’re playing love interests this time around. He’s ten years older than her.

Although The Dreadful offers a new, spooky tale set in medieval England, featuring witches and curses, viewers are still captivated by the world of Westeros.

Jon + Sansa = Jonsa

As soon as the trailer was released, the YouTube comments section filled up with jokes about Game of Thrones, along with memes and discussions about a potential romance between Jon and Sansa (often called ‘Jonsa’).

Social media users reacted to a recent plot twist, with one commenting on a character’s new family name (“So they’re Lannisters now…”). Others expressed how another character would likely respond (“Arya be like: Seven hells.”), noted a character’s clear lineage (“Jon is such a Targaryen.”), and declared continued support for a specific romantic pairing (“I’ll have my Jonsa one way or another.”).

What is The Dreadful about?

In the film The Dreadful, Turner stars as Anne, a young woman struggling to live on the margins of society while dealing with her difficult mother-in-law, Morwen, played by Academy Award winner Marcia Gay Harden.

The return of Jago (Harington), an old acquaintance who’s been at war, brings a strange and potentially passionate new chapter to her life.

Fan reactions

Fans have been waiting years for this reunion.

Fans had strong reactions to the film, with some playfully calling it a new take on the popular ‘Jon and Sansa’ storyline, like it was from another universe. Others joked it felt like a lost episode of Game of Thrones, while one fan was so excited they simply exclaimed a joyful welcome to ‘Jonsa’.

Even those not caught up in the shipping madness were intrigued:

User @Hypegreene05 expressed excitement about a dark and intense medieval thriller, saying it perfectly matches their interests. Meanwhile, @Edralis praised the high quality of the costumes used, noting their authenticity to the 15th century.

The trailer is going viral because people are really feeling nostalgic for Game of Thrones – and they’re enjoying the escapism it offers. The actors have great chemistry, there’s a strangely captivating atmosphere, and fans are clearly excited about it.

One Twitter user, @mirsumon9, praised Sophie Turner and Kit Harington’s appearance and expressed excitement for their upcoming film. Another user, @Juan.8354, shared that Sophie Turner described the intimate scenes she filmed with Kit Harington as ‘dreadful,’ and revealed Kit had to use a box to adjust their heights during filming.

Natasha Kermani directed and wrote The Dreadful, which features Catherine McDonough as Kayna, Jonathan Howard as Brother Penros, and Laurence O’Fuarain as Seamus.

Release Date

The Dreadful hits theaters February 20, 2026.

This isn’t a secret Game of Thrones spin-off, but with such a popular cast, the enthusiastic fan reactions, and the undeniable chemistry between the actors, it certainly feels like one!

Watch the trailer:

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2026-01-16 21:02