Updated Season 2 News for HBO’s Dunk & Egg Series

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A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Season 2: Renewal Status + Best-Guess Release Window (Updated)

Updated: February 22, 2026

If you’re finishing Season 1 (or saving it for a binge) and already wondering when Dunk & Egg return: Season 2 is real, Season 2 is filming, and HBO has already pointed to a 2027 return.

  • Renewal status: Officially renewed by HBO.
  • Current status: Production is underway.
  • Best-guess release window: Sometime in 2027 (with a “most likely” window below).
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Renewal Status: Is Season 2 Confirmed?

Yes—HBO officially renewed A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms for Season 2 on November 20, 2025, ahead of the Season 1 premiere. The announcement came from HBO leadership at a press presentation and was published via Warner Bros. Discovery’s press site. Industry coverage echoed the same key takeaway: Season 2 is planned for 2027.

That “renewed-before-premiere” move tells you something important: HBO is treating Dunk & Egg as a steady part of the Westeros pipeline, not a one-off experiment. In the same November 20, 2025 announcement, HBO also renewed House of the Dragon for another season—framing a multi-year plan for the franchise running through 2028.

Production Update: Is Season 2 Filming Yet?

It appears to be actively in production. Trade reporting out of the UK production world pegged Season 2 beginning shooting in Belfast on December 8, 2025. And in a later interview, showrunner Ira Parker said, “We’ve been shooting [season 2] every day for the last two weeks,” confirming the cameras were rolling while Season 1 was still mid-run.

Best-Guess Release Window for Season 2 (Based on What HBO Has Said + How TV Timelines Usually Work)

Here’s the firmest “anchor” you can rely on: HBO has publicly positioned Season 2 for 2027. What HBO hasn’t provided (as of February 22, 2026) is an exact month or quarter. So the best we can do is a grounded estimate using: (1) HBO’s stated year, (2) known filming activity, and (3) typical post-production and scheduling realities for prestige dramas.

Window How likely is it? Why
Early 2027 (Jan–Mar 2027) Possible, but not the safest bet Would require a very smooth finish to filming + post, and a schedule that prioritizes this series at the top of the 2027 slate.
Mid 2027 (Apr–Aug 2027) Most likely Fits the idea of ongoing franchise “annual-ish” cadence while still leaving time for editing, VFX (even modest VFX), scoring, and marketing.
Late 2027 (Sep–Dec 2027) Also plausible If HBO wants to stagger its big titles across the year (or if post takes longer), a fall slot is a common landing zone.

My practical “blogger’s best guess” (not an official date): aim your expectations at mid-to-late 2027, with HBO’s official guidance of “2027” doing the heavy lifting.

Watch: The Most Useful Trailers to Recalibrate Your Season 2 Expectations

And if you want a shorter, “set the tone” clip that’s easy to share (and tends to spark the most speculation in comment sections):

What Season 2 Will (Most Likely) Be About

While HBO hasn’t published a full Season 2 synopsis yet, the reporting and creator comments strongly align on the same direction: Season 2 is expected to adapt The Sworn Sword, the second Dunk & Egg novella. In other words: new region, new household politics, and a story that can stay “smaller scale” while still feeling intensely Westerosi.

In interviews around the current season, Ira Parker has talked up The Sworn Sword specifically, describing his excitement for what it brings to the screen—new characters, a different kind of conflict, and a setting that’s less tourney-focused and more rooted in the land-and-lordship problems that power Westeros.

What Reddit Theories Say About This (and What Reddit Gets Right)

Reddit’s best value here isn’t “leaks” (those tend to get nuked or spiral into misinformation). It’s pattern recognition: fans comparing HBO’s pace, spotting which book beats are being foreshadowed, and tracking how the show’s tone sets up a clean pivot into The Sworn Sword.

George R.R. Martin Confirms 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' Is Already Working on Season 2 (Reddit thread)
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms | Episode 6 Preview (Reddit thread)

One thing Reddit tends to call correctly: even with a shorter season order, AKOTSK can still be on a “healthy” production cadence because it’s built as a half-hour drama. That format can reduce schedule pressure compared to a heavy hour-long, VFX-dense epic—without sacrificing scope where it matters (sets, costumes, stunt work, and location days).

Another Signal Season 2 Is Moving Fast: Social Media Marketing Didn’t Stop After the Premiere

HBO’s marketing strategy for Season 1 leaned into “this is a different flavor of Westeros”—more grounded, more character-forward, and easier to watch week-to-week. That positioning also makes it easier to slot Season 2 into 2027 without needing a multi-year hype rebuild from scratch.

FAQ (Fast, Spoiler-Free)

Has HBO officially renewed A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms for Season 2?

Yes. HBO announced the renewal on November 20, 2025.

When is A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Season 2 coming out?

HBO has pointed to 2027. There’s no official month/day yet.

Is Season 2 filming right now?

Reporting indicates Season 2 began shooting in Belfast in December 2025, and the showrunner later said they’d been shooting Season 2 daily (during the Season 1 run).

What book will Season 2 adapt?

The strongest expectation (from interviews and coverage) is The Sworn Sword.

Related Content (Good “Next Click” Reads for Dunk & Egg Fans)

  • Read the source: The Dunk & Egg novellas (“The Hedge Knight,” “The Sworn Sword,” “The Mystery Knight”) collected as A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms.
  • Track the wider HBO plan: HBO’s multi-year Westeros scheduling strategy (renewals and target years announced together).
  • Rewatch with purpose: If you want to predict Season 2 tone, rewatch the Season 1 trailers and note how much they emphasize “ground-level Westeros” vs. court politics.

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