Game of Thrones may have ended in 2019, but that wasn't the last audiences have seen of Westeros, as HBO has at least six spinoffs in development. Based on George R.R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire book series, Game of Thrones became the biggest TV show in the world across its eight-season run in the 2010s, so it's no surprise that the network is looking to expand on the IP. Game of Thrones season 8 proved extremely divisive, but the world nonetheless remains one filled with potential for the small screen. Here are all the new Game of Thrones shows currently in development.

HBO has been a new Game of Thrones show since May 2017, when a total of five ideas from different writers were being discussed. One of those, from Martin and Jane Goldman, had the production title Bloodmoon and was set to take place during the Age of Heroes, building to The Long Night. While a pilot for the show, which would've starred Naomi Watts, was filmed, the network decided not to move ahead with the series. That, however, wasn't the end of the plans.

As the streaming wars continue, having reliable properties to build on becomes increasingly important. That's why Disney+ has a wealth of Marvel and Star Wars shows planned, and while Game of Thrones' popularity isn't quite on that level — and nor are HBO's plans — it is one of the biggest things it has to offer current or potential subscribers. It isn't just on a corporate level that this makes sense, though, because there are countless stories to be told from the universe Martin has created, thanks to his rich, detailed world-building. It remains to be seen just how many new Game of Thrones shows will ultimately happen, but here is what HBO has planned.

The Jon Snow sequel series

Jon Snow heading Beyond the Wall in Game of Thrones finale

In June 2022, HBO announced a new sequel series that centers around Kit Harington's Jon Snow following his necessary betrayal and murder of Daenerys Targaryen and resulting banishment beyond the Wall. Given his own Targaryen lineage and the general feeling that, under the Seven Kingdoms' more monarchy-driven political system, he should have been King, there's plenty to explore around his bittersweet sendoff beyond The Wall. There's scope to bring other beloved Starks back into the fold – perhaps once Arya works out what's west of Westeros – and a clear opportunity to provide more Tormund Giantsbane content, given that he's a central figure in Jon's band of Wildling comrades.

Tales of Dunk & Egg

Tales Of Dunk And Egg

In January 2021, it was reported that a new Game of Thrones show based on a series of novellas written by George R.R. Martin, Tales of Dunk & Egg, was in the early stages of development. There are three published Dunk & Egg stories so far: The Hedge Knight, The Sworn Sword, and The Mystery Knight. Set around 90 years before the events of Game of Thrones, the stories are a little lighter and less epic than the main series, but no less interesting. The series follows Dunk, a hedge knight who eventually becomes Ser Duncan the Tall, Lord Commander of the Kingsguard, and Egg, his squire, who will one day rule Westeros as King Aegon V Targaryen. Martin has plans to publish anywhere from six to 12 novellas and has previously downplayed the idea of an adaptation happening before the books are finished, which remains a long way off as he continues work on The Winds of Winter first.

Game of Thrones Animated Spinoff

The Iron Throne as seen in Game of Thrones

An adult animated Game of Thrones spinoff has been in early development since January 2021. Animated "Histories & Lore" DVD and Blu-ray extras detail aspects of the history of Westeros, so Game of Thrones already has some basis for this, although this show would obviously have far greater scope. Given the amount of effects work involved in making Game of Thrones, it is easy to see why an animated show would be an attractive option, making CGI-heavy elements such as dragons and direwolves easier to put on screen. The animated spinoff is also said to have a similar tone to Game of Thrones.

9 Voyages

Steve Toussaint as Corlys Velaryon The Sea Snake in House of the Dragon

Another Game of Thrones prequel in development, 9 Voyages is effectively a possible spinoff of a spinoff. The show will center around Corlys Velaryon, aka the Sea Snake, who is portrayed by Steve Toussaint in House of the Dragon. HBO clearly expects him to be a breakout character, developing a series built around his Great Voyages. The Sea Snake traversed the oceans farther than most dared, visiting not just the areas of Essos that Game of Thrones viewers are familiar with, but more unknown regions such as Yi-Ti, accumulating incredible wealth along the way. Bryan Heller, who co-created HBO's Rome, is part of the creative team, and presumably, if House of the Dragon is a success — and Corlys is as popular as HBO hopes — this new Game of Thrones show could then be fast-tracked.

10,000 Ships

The Water Gardens in Dorne in Game of Thrones

Another Game of Thrones spinoff in development is the story of Princess Nymeria of the Rhoyne. The Rhoynar was destroyed by the Valyrian Freehold some 1,000 years before the events of Game of Thrones, leading Nymeria to lead her people to safety and freedom. It's said that she commanded 10,000 ships to sail down the river Rhoyne and away from Essos, and while the number may have been inflated, it was clearly an incredible amount and journey nonetheless. Nymeria and her fleet travelled for years to find a new safe haven, fleeing Naath because of disease, before finally settling in Dorne. Nymeria married Lord Mors Martell, and together they fought to establish rule over Dorne, eventually turning it into the principality it is during Game of Thrones, complete with princes and princesses as rulers rather than kings and queens. Nymeria's story is among the most fabled in Westeros history, and is connected to Game of Thrones by Arya's direwolf, who was named after the princess. Person of Interest's Amanda Segal will write 10,000 Ships, but no other creative team has been confirmed.

Flea Bottom

Game of Thrones Flea Bottom

King's Landing's Red Keep was often a key focal point of the show, but another area of it will take center stage in a Game of Thrones spinoff based in Flea Bottom, a slum that plays home to most of the city's brothels and less-than-savory drinking establishments. It was known for both its poverty and crime, but is also where several key Game of Thrones characters originated, including Davos Seaworth and Gendry. It's unclear exactly what story would be told in Flea Bottom, since it'd be more original than based on Martin's previous works, but that means there are plenty of avenues to go down, showing another side to life in Westeros. HBO is clearly eyeing all possible areas for Game of Thrones spinoffs and wants to develop more still over the next few years.

Why Bloodmoon Was Canceled

The Night King and White Walkers in Game of Thrones

In the summer of 2018, HBO announced that they were working on a new Game of Thrones show set 8,000 years before the events of its predecessor. The project, known as Bloodmoon, was supposed to be guided by writer Jane Goldman (Kick-Ass) and starred Naomi Watts in the main role. The series was supposed the chronicle The Long Night and introduce the White Walkers in their earliest stages. Then, the show was abruptly taken off of HBO's roster — but why? The main concern of the network was how the content of the show would hold up in terms of popularity against Game of Thrones based on its subject matter. In short, there's very little to work from when it comes to the previously written content about the Age of Heroes and The Long Night. In George R.R. Martin's novels, The Long Night is usually mentioned in passing, and it's an unreliable legend at best. Game of Thrones' final season faced considerable backlash, and from season 5 onward, the series started to dwindle. Rather than make the same mistake with Bloodmoon by making up a new story, show creators decided to go a different route by adapting Fire and Blood, an established tale covering the Targaryen civil war, which has now taken the form of House of the Dragon.

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