Game of Thrones: Aegon's Conquest set to hit theatres in 2029. Check release date, plot, cast, and how to watch GOT in the right order

The world of Westeros is heading to the big screen. After years of dragons, battles, political rivalries and the fight for the Iron Throne on television, the Game of Thrones universe is now expanding into a feature film. The upcoming project will take viewers back to an important chapter in the history of the Targaryen dynasty.

Game of Thrones: Aegon's Conquest release date

Game of Thrones: Aegon's Conquest is scheduled to arrive in theatres on June 6, 2029, according to Variety. The film will mark the first movie set in the fictional world of Westeros.




Owen Harris will direct the film, while Beau Willimon has written the screenplay. While details about the project are still limited, the movie is expected to explore one of the most important events in Westerosi history — the conquest of the Seven Kingdoms by Aegon I Targaryen.

What is Aegon's Conquest about?

Aegon I Targaryen, also known as Aegon the Conqueror, founded the Targaryen dynasty that would rule Westeros for generations. With the help of dragons, his sisters and wives, Visenya and Rhaenys, and Aegon conquered much of Westeros.

The upcoming movie is said to be about that conquest and how Aegon brought several kingdoms under his rule. The events occur hundreds of years before the original Game of Thrones series.

Aegon I has never been shown on screen in the franchise, but his name and legacy have been mentioned dozens of times. His line would include some of the most important characters in the Game of Thrones universe, including Daenerys Targaryen.

Who will star in Aegon's Conquest?

The cast of Game of Thrones: Aegon's Conquest has not been announced yet. This means the actor who will portray Aegon I Targaryen remains unknown.

The casting will be closely watched as the character is major part to the history of Westeros. The film will also introduce audiences to the people and events surrounding the early Targaryen rule.

Owen Harris has previously directed episodes of Black Mirror and worked on projects including The Twilight Zone and Brave New World. He is also associated with HBO's A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms as an executive producer and director.

Beau Willimon, meanwhile, was the showrunner of House of Cards. He also worked as a writer and creator on the Disney+ series Andor.

How is Aegon's Conquest connected to Game of Thrones?

Aegon’s story is deeply intertwined with the larger history explored in Game of Thrones. His win led to the birth of the Targaryen dynasty and the Iron Throne, which would become the main point of a few major wars in the franchise.

The Targaryen history has already been explored with House of the Dragon, which takes place long before Game of Thrones. The growing Westeros universe also includes another spin-off, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms.

The original Game of Thrones ran for eight seasons between 2011 and 2019, becoming one of the most popular television shows in the world. It also won a number of Emmy Awards.

How to watch Game of Thrones in the right order?

If you are new to the franchise, watching the shows in release order is the simplest way to follow the universe. The order is:

• Game of Thrones - Seasons 1 to 8
• House of the Dragon
• A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms
• Game of Thrones: Aegon's Conquest - upcoming film

For viewers who prefer to watch the story according to the timeline, House of the Dragon comes much earlier than Game of Thrones. The upcoming Aegon's Conquest will take place even further back in Westerosi history, focusing on the beginning of Targaryen rule.

However, since the movie has not been released yet, its exact placement in a complete chronological viewing order could become clearer once more details about the story are revealed.

For now, fans have a few years to revisit the Game of Thrones universe before Aegon the Conqueror finally gets his big-screen story.