Game of Thrones: Aegon's Conquest is coming to theaters in 2029—everything we know about the movie
The world of Game of Thrones is about to take a new step. After the success of the original series, the intrigues of House of the Dragon and the adventures of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, it is now Aegon the Conqueror, founder of the Targaryen dynasty, who is set to make his debut on the big screen.
Warner Bros. has officially greenlit the development of Game of Thrones: Aegon's Conquest, a feature film dedicated to one of the most important events in the history of Westeros: the conquest of the Seven Kingdoms and the birth of the Iron Throne.
With a release date announced for 2029, a director now identified, and an experienced screenwriter, this project promises to explore the origins of the Targaryen power nearly three centuries before the events of Game of Thrones.
But what do we really know about this adaptation? Which dragons might appear on screen? And how will this movie fit into the timeline of the universe imagined by George R. R. Martin?
A Game of Thrones movie officially announced by Warner Bros.
Long discussed as a possibility, the arrival of Game of Thrones in theaters is now a reality in development. In March 2026, several American media outlets, including The Hollywood Reporter and TheWrap, confirmed that Warner Bros. was developing a feature film set in the world of Westeros.
The project took another step forward in April 2026 at CinemaCon in Las Vegas. The studio unveiled its official working title there: Game of Thrones: Aegon's Conquest, thus confirming that the story will focus on Aegon I Targaryen.
This announcement represents a major evolution for the franchise, whose audiovisual adaptations have until now been aimed primarily at television and streaming platforms.
Unlike the series produced for HBO, this new project is designed for a theatrical release, with the potential to depict the great battles of Westeros on a particularly ambitious scale.
The movie is still in development, however, and several key elements, including its cast and specific plot details, are yet to be revealed.
What is the release date of the movie about Aegon the Conqueror?
After several months of uncertainty, Warner Bros. announced a U.S. release date for Game of Thrones: Aegon's Conquest: June 1, 2029.
The announcement was reported on September 29, 2026, by several trade publications, including The Hollywood Reporter, TheWrap, and Entertainment Weekly.
So we will have to wait a few more years before discovering the conquest of Westeros on the big screen.
As for France, no definitive release date has been officially confirmed to date. The U.S. schedule could also change depending on the progress of production.
This timeframe gives the studio time to prepare a particularly demanding project in terms of sets, costumes, battle scenes, and especially the visual effects needed to depict dragons.
Who will direct the movie Game of Thrones: Aegon's Conquest?
Owen Harris to direct the movie
British director Owen Harris has been chosen to direct this new adaptation.
His name is familiar to television series fans, as he notably worked on Black Mirror and A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, directing several episodes of the latter.
This experience in the world of Westeros is a major asset. It could allow the director to maintain a certain visual and narrative continuity with previous adaptations while developing an identity unique to the cinematic format.
Aegon's conquest, however, will require a different approach from the more intimate storylines of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. The original story involves considerable armies, sieges, political alliances, and clashes between dragons and ground forces.
Beau Willimon in charge of the screenplay
The movie's screenplay has been entrusted to Beau Willimon, known for his work on the political series House of Cards and Andor, a production in the Star Wars universe.
His experience in crafting complex political storylines could be particularly well suited to the story of Aegon the Conqueror.
Indeed, the conquest of Westeros does not rely solely on the military power of dragons. It also involves negotiations, betrayals, strategic decisions, and the gradual submission of several great noble houses.
Beau Willimon's involvement therefore offers hope for an adaptation capable of combining spectacle and political depth, two essential elements of Game of Thrones's identity.
What will be the story of the movie about Aegon Targaryen's conquest?
Aegon the Conqueror, the first king of the Seven Kingdoms
The movie's story is expected to take place about 300 years before the events of Game of Thrones, at a time when Westeros is still divided among several independent kingdoms.
Aegon I Targaryen, also known as Aegon the Conqueror, belongs to an ancient family of dragonlords originating from Valyria.
Settled on the island of Dragonstone for several generations, House Targaryen possesses a considerable military advantage: it is one of the last families capable of riding dragons.
Accompanied by his two sisters and wives, Visenya and Rhaenys, Aegon embarks on a military campaign aimed at bringing the kingdoms of Westeros under a single authority.
His conquest marks the beginning of a new era, that of Targaryen rule over the continent.
Although the exact screenplay of the movie has not yet been revealed, the events told in the book Fire and Blood by George R. R. Martin provide a particularly rich foundation for this adaptation.
The great battles of the conquest of Westeros
Among the historical events that could appear in the movie, several clashes hold a central place in the original story.
The Battle of the Field of Fire notably represents one of the most spectacular episodes of the conquest. Facing the united armies of the Reach and the Rock, Aegon and his sisters unleash their three dragons, causing considerable destruction in the enemy ranks.
The fall of Harrenhal is another particularly memorable moment. This fortress, renowned for being impregnable, is ravaged by Balerion's flames, demonstrating that even the most imposing structures in Westeros cannot withstand the power of dragons.
The submission of the North, negotiations with the great noble houses, and Dorne's resistance could also play an important role in the screenplay.
Contrary to what its title might suggest, Aegon's conquest does not end with the complete submission of the Seven Kingdoms. Dorne remains independent, despite the military campaigns waged by the Targaryens.
These events come from the novels and are not yet officially confirmed scenes for the movie.
Which dragons will appear in the movie about Aegon the Conqueror?
For dragon fans, Game of Thrones: Aegon's Conquest could represent one of the franchise's most impressive adaptations.
The story of the conquest rests on three legendary creatures: Balerion, Vhagar, and Meraxes.
Although their individual presence on screen has not yet been detailed in a casting or production announcement, these dragons hold such an important place in the original story that it would be difficult to imagine an adaptation of the conquest without them.
Balerion, the Black Dread, and Aegon's dragon
Balerion, nicknamed the Black Dread, is undoubtedly the most iconic dragon in Targaryen history.
Aegon the Conqueror's personal mount, it is described as a gigantic creature whose wings can plunge entire cities into shadow.
Its destructive power plays a decisive role in the conquest, notably during the burning of Harrenhal.
In Game of Thrones, viewers have already seen its immense skull preserved beneath the Red Keep, offering a glimpse of its extraordinary dimensions.
Seeing it alive, in full flight and participating in battles could be one of the most anticipated moments of the future feature film.
Vhagar, Visenya Targaryen's dragon
Already well known to House of the Dragon viewers, Vhagar is expected to regain a central place in this period of history.
During the conquest, she is ridden by Visenya Targaryen, one of Aegon's two sisters.
At this time, Vhagar is much younger than during the Dance of the Dragons, the conflict during which she becomes one of the oldest and most formidable creatures in Westeros.
The movie could thus offer the opportunity to discover a different version of the dragon, less marked by time, but already extremely dangerous.
Meraxes, Rhaenys Targaryen's dragon
Meraxes constitutes the third pillar of the conquerors' military power.
Ridden by Rhaenys Targaryen, she participates in the great military campaigns waged against the kingdoms of Westeros.
Her story is particularly linked to the resistance of Dorne, where the Targaryens encounter difficulties they had not experienced during their previous victories.
Unlike Vhagar, Meraxes has never benefited from a major live-action series representation.
Her appearance in theaters could therefore allow viewers to finally discover the appearance of this legendary dragon.
Which actor will play Aegon the Conqueror in the movie?
For now, no actor has been officially announced to play Aegon I Targaryen.
The movie's cast remains one of the main mysteries surrounding the project.
For several years, Game of Thrones fans have imagined different actors in the role of the first Targaryen king. Henry Cavill's name regularly comes up in discussions and fan proposals.
However, no official information allows us to say that the actor will participate in the movie.
The choice of the actors playing Visenya and Rhaenys will also be particularly important. The two queens are not mere supporting characters: they play a decisive role in the conquest and each has a very different personality.
Visenya is notably described as an experienced warrior, while Rhaenys stands out for her more sociable temperament and her interest in the arts.
The success of the movie could thus depend as much on the performance of this trio as on the spectacular representation of their dragons.
What is the connection between the Aegon's Conquest movie and House of the Dragon?
The future movie will be a true prequel to the events of House of the Dragon.
While the latter tells the civil war known as the Dance of the Dragons, Aegon's Conquest is expected to return to the very origins of Targaryen rule over Westeros.
The timeline is particularly interesting: Aegon's conquest begins in the year 2 before the Conquest and marks the starting point of the political calendar used in a large part of the history of the Seven Kingdoms.
The Dance of the Dragons, meanwhile, begins in the year 129 after the Conquest, about 130 years later.
The movie will therefore allow us to understand how the Targaryens established their authority, why the Iron Throne was created, and how the great houses of Westeros gradually accepted their rule.
It could also shed new light on the prophecy of the Song of Ice and Fire, already mentioned in House of the Dragon.
This prophecy, passed down among certain Targaryen rulers, foretells a threat from the North and gives an additional dimension to Aegon's ambitions.
Its eventual presence in the movie's screenplay remains, however, a hypothesis.
Why is the movie about Aegon's conquest so anticipated?
The story of Aegon the Conqueror has several characteristics that make it particularly suited for the big screen.
Unlike some Game of Thrones storylines, which rely primarily on political intrigue and rivalries between noble families, the Conquest tells of a radical transformation of Westeros.
In just a few years, a divided continent sees the emergence of a new dynasty capable of imposing its will through unprecedented military power.
The story combines complex historical figures, monumental battles, fragile alliances, and three of the most famous dragons in George R. R. Martin's universe.
The cinematic format could allow these events to be depicted with a visual scale rarely achieved in previous adaptations.
However, this ambition also raises several questions.
How can such a vast military campaign be told in a single film? What place will be given to the two queens? Will the script choose to portray Aegon as a hero, a ruthless conqueror, or a more ambiguous character?
The answer will depend notably on the choices of Beau Willimon and Owen Harris.
One of the main challenges will be to preserve the political and human richness inherent to the Game of Thrones universe, without reducing this story to a succession of spectacular battles.
A new chapter for the Game of Thrones universe
With Aegon's Conquest, Warner Bros. continues the expansion of a franchise that holds a major place in contemporary fantasy.
The film will complete the stories already developed through House of the Dragon and A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, by exploring a period that has never yet been adapted in live-action.
Other projects set in the same universe have also been mentioned, notably adaptations dedicated to characters or less explored regions of Westeros.
However, not all announced projects are necessarily destined to see the light of day. The history of the franchise's development has already shown that some ideas could be abandoned or profoundly transformed.
The film dedicated to Aegon now has an announced release date, a director, and a screenwriter, which represents a significant step forward.
It remains to be seen how the first images, casting announcements, and, above all, the way the Targaryen dragons will be depicted on screen.
Conclusion: the return of dragons to the cinema in 2029
With Game of Thrones: Aegon's Conquest, Warner Bros. is preparing one of the most ambitious projects in the universe imagined by George R. R. Martin.
Scheduled for June 2029 in the United States, the film will tell the origins of the Targaryen dynasty and the conquest of Westeros by Aegon I, accompanied by Visenya, Rhaenys, and their three legendary dragons.
Although much information still needs to be confirmed, notably the cast and script details, the choice of Owen Harris as director and Beau Willimon as writer already constitutes a promising foundation.
For fans of Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon, this adaptation could finally bring some of the most spectacular events in the history of Westeros to life.
And above all, it could allow us to discover Balerion, the Black Dread, in all his power, long before his massive skull became one of the most impressive remnants of the Targaryens' past glory.
One thing is certain: the dragons have not yet finished shaking Westeros.
