‘Game of Thrones’ Prequel Movie Reportedly in the Works as Top Writer Hands Warner Bros. Script

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According to Page Six Hollywood, Warner Bros. is developing a “Game of Thrones” movie, and Beau Willimon, the creator of “House of Cards,” has already written a first draft of the script.

The upcoming movie will tell the story of Aegon I Targaryen, the king who united six out of the seven kingdoms about 300 years before the events of Game of Thrones. According to someone involved with the project, Aegon is the origin of everything that happened in the series, and he hasn’t been featured in any of the previous shows.

Even though Warner Bros. executives are excited about the project, its future is unclear. Paramount Skydance is buying the studio, and people familiar with the deal disagree on what this means for upcoming films and shows.

Some leaders are worried that projects could be delayed while regulators examine them. One manager explained to P6H that while Mike and Pam might push forward the projects they favor, there’s likely to be limited progress. The extent of Warner’s independence will be a key factor in how things proceed.

However, some industry insiders are more hopeful, pointing out that Warner Bros. will still need to fund content creation. As one leading streaming executive put it, “They’ll have to continue investing in production to keep things running, so I don’t expect them to significantly cut back.”

The studio recently hired Mike Ireland as president of production, a decision that raised some eyebrows among those familiar with the company’s leadership.

Despite recent challenges, Warner Bros. is moving forward with several big movies, including the sequel to “The Batman,” a new “Minecraft” film, and James Gunn’s upcoming “Superman” movie. They plan to begin filming these projects between April and May 2026, and Robert Pattinson is set to return as Batman in the follow-up.

HBO is still relying on its popular and well-known shows for television. Series like “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms” and the new “Harry Potter” show are its biggest hits. While still expensive, “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms” reportedly cost between $8 and $10 million per episode – less than many other big-budget shows – demonstrating that HBO can create high-quality programming without spending excessively.

Warner Bros. is making a significant investment in the UK for the “Harry Potter” series, building expansive sets designed to be used for several seasons, which will help spread out the production costs.

Despite changes in ownership at Warner Bros. and a busy filming schedule, the planned “Game of Thrones” prequel movie about Aegon I remains a key project. This film could offer fans a new perspective on the Targaryen family history and further develop the detailed world of the Seven Kingdoms. Its release, however, will likely depend on how Warner Bros. manages its upcoming changes with Paramount Skydance.

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2026-03-03 21:14