It’s been a long wait for House of the Dragon season two. After all, season one of the Game of Thrones prequel series ended all the way back in 2022. That means we’ve been waiting nearly two years for season two to return and the continuation of Rhaenyra Targaryen, Alicent Hightower, and the rest’s stories. That’s kind of poetic. But, as the wait dwindles down for House of the Dragon season two’s premiere, the most important information you can have about the series is, well, where can you watch it? When is House of the Dragon season two even coming back? What time will the new House of the Dragon episodes be released when it does, and what dates will season two air on? All that good, practical stuff to ensure that when House of the Dragon does start airing again, you’re ready to watch.
Here’s our guide on how to watch House of the Dragon season two, literally.
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When Does House of the Dragon Season 2 Come Out? HOTD Season 2’s Release Date
Of course, top of mind is the question of when does season two of House of the Dragon even come out? Well, happily House of the Dragon season two has already released. House of the Dragon premiered its first episode on June 16 on HBO and Max.
The show released on House of the Dragon/Game of Thrones‘ usual day, Sunday. Future episodes will follow suit, releasing on Sundays on HBO and Max.
What Time Does House of the Dragon Season 2 Release?
In addition to knowing the release day for House of the Dragon season two, knowing the release time is also important. As with season one, new episodes of House of the Dragon will be available to watch on 9 p.m. ET. They will stream on HBO and Max at that time.
New episodes of season two will also release simultaneously (aka be simulcast) in the UK at 2 a.m. BST. The new episode will air again at 9:00 p.m. BST on Sky Atlantic
How Many Episodes Will House of the Dragon Season 2 Have?
How long of a run will House of the Dragon season two have? House of the Dragon season two will be slightly shorter than season one, which had ten episodes. Season two will be two episodes fewer than season one, in fact. The second season of the Game of Thrones show will have eight episodes.
HBO notes that House of the Dragon received a shortened season two for story reasons. The lower episode count tightened the narrative and also allowed House of the Dragon‘s creators to begin thinking about season three.
What Is House of the Dragon Season 2’s Release Schedule?
House of the Dragon season two will be released weekly, beginning on June 16. Unlike other series, House of the Dragon will only release one episode during its premiere. After its release, episodes will follow every Sunday. House of the Dragon season two’s finale will air on August 4.
Episode titles and runtimes are not yet known. However, we assume each new episode of House of the Dragon will run for about an hour.
You can check out every House of the Dragon season two episode’s airdate below and get yourself ready to watch.
House of the Dragon Season 2 Airdates:
- House of the Dragon season 2 episode 1: June 16 (June 17 in the UK)
- House of the Dragon season 2 episode 2: June 23 (June 24 in the UK)
- House of the Dragon season 2 episode 3: June 30 (July 1 in the UK)
- House of the Dragon season 2 episode 4: July 7 (July 8 in the UK)
- House of the Dragon season 2 episode 5: July 14 (July 15 in the UK)
- House of the Dragon season 2 episode 6: July 21 (July 22 in the UK)
- House of the Dragon season 2 episode 7: July 28 (July 29 in the UK)
- House of the Dragon season 2 episode 8: August 4 (August 5 in the UK)
Where to Watch House of the Dragon Season 2
Finally, where can you watch House of the Dragon season two? As mentioned above, you can watch House of the Dragon on HBO and its streaming platform, Max. The episode will air on both HBO and Max at the same time, 9 p.m. ET. Additionally, episodes will air simultaneously in the UK on Sky and NOW TV at 2 a.m. BST. Episodes will air again at 9:00 p.m. BST on Sky Atlantic
Now, all you have to do is tune in.
Originally published on June 6, 2024.