House of the Dragon Season 2 premiered in the UK on 17 June 2024, with the finale airing the following month on 5 August 2024. While we now need to wait TWO YEARS for the next season, here's how to rewatch either Game of Thrones or House of the Dragon in the UK while you wait–even if you don't have Sky.
Love it or hate it, you can't deny the impact of Game of Thrones. While the final series received "mixed" reviews, the prequel series, House of the Dragon, has reignited our love for this franchise, with as many as seven other Game of Thrones projects currently in development. The first of which, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, is due to be coming to our screens in 2025.
How can I watch House of the Dragon in the UK?
House of the Dragon will be available exclusively on Sky Atlantic, the home of the majority of HBO content in the UK. As an HBO show, it airs in the US on Max, a streaming service not available in the UK. Fans of the drama will need to either sign up to Sky TV or get a NOW TV membership if they want to watch.
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House of the Dragon Season 3 release date UK
If you were hoping for a new season to be released each year, I'm sorry to disappoint you. House of the Dragon season 3 will likely not be released until summer 2026.
Showrunner Ryan Condal recently confirmed that season three is currently being written and production is set to start in early 2025. With each season containing 8-10 mini movies, it's no real surprise to fans that the season three will take two years to write, produce, film and edit.
HBO's programming and drama series chief Francesca Orsi said: "George, Ryan and the rest of our incredible executive producers, cast and crew have reached new heights with the phenomenal second season.
"We are in awe of the dragon-sized effort the entire team has put into the creation of a spectacular season 2, with a scope and scale that is only rivalled by its heart.
"We could not be more thrilled to continue the story of House Targaryen and watch this team burn bright again for season 3."
How can I watch Game of Thrones episodes?
In the UK, Game of Thrones episodes are still exclusively available on Sky Atlantic, a channel dedicated to bringing you the best of US TV.
When first aired, new episodes of House of the Dragon (and Game of Thrones back in the day) aired on Monday nights at 2 a.m., at the same time as the US premiere. All previous episodes are then available to watch on-demand whenever you like.
Unlike some parts of Sky's TV output, Sky Atlantic and Sky Atlantic HD are only available to Sky TV customers through Sky itself or NOW. The good news is that if your pay-TV provider is BT or TalkTalk, you can add a NOW TV membership to your package and watch all the Game of Thrones content you wish.
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How to watch Game of Thrones without Sky
If you're happy with your current provider but want to watch Game of Thrones or House of the Dragon, you can get access to Sky Atlantic via Sky's streaming service, NOW.
NOW can be streamed online through laptops, game consoles, smartphones, tablets, set-top boxes and smart TVs. Sky Atlantic is available on the NOW Entertainment TV membership, which you can purchase on a monthly basis and are free to cancel at any time.
If you have the NOW Entertainment TV membership, you can watch Sky Atlantic live through certain devices or view it on-demand after the UK premiere date. You can also download episodes for offline viewing.
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Watching Game of Thrones on Sky Box Sets
If you’re a Sky subscriber, you can still watch Game of Thrones on your TV, just like in the good old days, by accessing Sky Box Sets. There will be times when the show is aired on live TV, but if you want to re-watch it properly, you'll need to access the box set.
Watch Game of Thrones on Sky Go
If you're a Sky TV customer, you'll get free access to the Sky Go app. From here, you can access the Game of Thrones box set and stream it on your supported Android device, iPad, or iPhone. If you upgrade to Sky Go Extra, you'll have the additional option to download and watch offline.
What else is on Sky Atlantic?
As its name suggests, Sky Atlantic's programming comprises some of the best US TV. Highlights of the current schedule include:
The Last of Us
The White Lotus
Succession
Euphoria
Chernobyl
Yellowjackets
Mare of Easttown
Westworld
Big Little Lies
Blue Bloods
Penny Dreadful
Perry Mason
Watchmen
Barry
Fortitude
Britannia
Riviera
Veep
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House of the Dragon FAQs
When is the House of the Dragon season 3 release date UK?
House of the Dragon season 3 is due to be released in 2026, possibly around June or July.
How can I watch House of the Dragon UK?
Game of Thrones: House of the Dragon airs in the UK on Sky Atlantic, available on Sky TV or NOW.
