The world of Game of Thrones is officially heading to the big screen. Warner Bros. has announced that Game of Thrones: Aegon's Conquest, the first theatrical movie set in the fictional world of Westeros, will be released in cinemas in 2029. The film has been scheduled for June 1, 2029, marking a major expansion of the franchise beyond television.
The upcoming movie will explore one of the most important periods in Westerosi history, the conquest led by Aegon I Targaryen, also known as Aegon the Conqueror. The story takes place centuries before the events shown in the original Game of Thrones series. It will also take place before the events of House of the Dragon and A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, making it the earliest known live action story in the franchise's current timeline.
Aegon I Targaryen is a significant figure in the history of the Targaryen dynasty. According to the established Westeros story, Aegon arrived with his sisters and wives, Visenya and Rhaenys, and used three dragons to conquer much of the continent. The dragons were Balerion, Vhagar and Meraxes. His campaign resulted in the unification of most of Westeros under Targaryen rule and established the dynasty that later became central to the history of the Seven Kingdoms.
The conquest did not result in the complete submission of every kingdom. Aegon's forces brought six of the Seven Kingdoms under his control, while Dorne resisted Targaryen rule. His victory also led to the creation of the Iron Throne, which became one of the most important symbols in the Game of Thrones universe.
The film will be directed by Owen Harris. Harris already has a connection to the Westeros franchise because he directed three episodes of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. He has also worked on projects including Black Mirror and other television productions. His previous experience within the Game of Thrones universe makes Aegon's Conquest a continuation of his work in the franchise.
Beau Willimon is writing the screenplay for the film. Willimon is known for creating House of Cards and for his work as a writer on Andor. His involvement adds another established television and film creator to the project.
Although Warner Bros. has confirmed the release date and creative team, several major details remain unknown. No official cast has been announced, meaning the actor who will portray Aegon the Conqueror has not yet been revealed. The studio has also not announced when principal photography will begin. Detailed information about the plot beyond Aegon's conquest has not been publicly disclosed.
Aegon's Conquest is based on material from George R. R. Martin's fictional history of Westeros, particularly the events described in Fire & Blood. That book provides the historical background for the Targaryen dynasty and also serves as the source material for House of the Dragon. The upcoming movie therefore has an established foundation within Martin's larger fictional universe.
The story is expected to introduce audiences to a period of Westerosi history that has so far remained largely unseen in live action. While the original Game of Thrones focused on the political struggles surrounding the Iron Throne and House of the Dragon explored the Targaryen civil war known as the Dance of the Dragons, Aegon's Conquest will move further back in time to the formation of Targaryen power in Westeros.
One notable aspect of the project is that Aegon I has never been portrayed directly in live action. Several characters named Aegon have appeared across the franchise, including Aegon II in House of the Dragon and the young Aegon Targaryen, known as Egg, in A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. However, Aegon the Conqueror himself has remained a historical figure within the story rather than an onscreen character.
The announcement also marks an important change in the way Warner Bros. is expanding the Game of Thrones franchise. Since the conclusion of the original series in 2019, the universe has continued through television spin offs. House of the Dragon has explored the history of the Targaryen family, while A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms has introduced another period from the history of Westeros. Aegon's Conquest will take that expansion into cinemas for the first time.
The original Game of Thrones television series ran for eight seasons from 2011 to 2019 and became one of the most recognised fantasy television franchises worldwide. Its conclusion did not end the wider Westeros story. Instead, HBO and Warner Bros. continued developing projects set in different periods of George R. R. Martin's fictional history.
Aegon's Conquest is particularly significant because it deals with the beginning of Targaryen rule in Westeros. The story provides background for the dynasty that eventually produced generations of rulers and played a central role in both Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon. It also offers the opportunity to bring some of the most important historical events from the fictional world to the cinema screen.
The film was previously announced as part of Warner Bros.' future plans for the franchise, but the latest announcement provides a specific theatrical release date. With the June 1, 2029 date now confirmed, the project has moved another step forward, although it remains in development and several production details are still unavailable.
Fans will have to wait several years before Aegon's Conquest reaches theatres. Before then, the Game of Thrones universe will continue on television, with A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms and House of the Dragon remaining part of the broader franchise schedule.
For now, the confirmed details are that Game of Thrones: Aegon's Conquest will be directed by Owen Harris, written by Beau Willimon and released theatrically by Warner Bros. on June 1, 2029. The film will focus on Aegon I Targaryen and his campaign to conquer Westeros, but the cast, production start date and further story details have yet to be announced.
