Game of Thrones Movie Announced with Working Title 'Aegon's Conquest'

Warner Bros. has confirmed a new cinematic project set in the world of Westeros, with Beau Willimon tapped to write the screenplay.

Apr. 17, 2026 at 8:39pm by

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A striking abstract composition of jagged black silhouettes and bold red shapes, representing the conquest of Westeros by the Targaryen family and their dragons.The upcoming Game of Thrones movie will bring the epic tale of Aegon's conquest to the big screen, capturing the drama and power of the Targaryen dynasty's rise to power.San Francisco Today

Warner Bros. has announced a new Game of Thrones movie project, with the working title 'Game of Thrones: Aegon's Conquest'. The film will focus on the story of Aegon I Targaryen, the dragon-riding king who unified six of the Seven Kingdoms of Westeros and created the Iron Throne. Beau Willimon, known for his work on House of Cards and Andor, has been tapped to write the screenplay.

Why it matters

The announcement of a Game of Thrones movie set during the Targaryen conquest of Westeros is exciting news for fans of the franchise, which has continued to expand on television with the prequel series House of the Dragon. While details are still limited, the working title suggests the film will delve into a pivotal moment in the history of the Seven Kingdoms.

The details

According to the report, the working title 'Game of Thrones: Aegon's Conquest' refers to the two-year campaign launched by Aegon I Targaryen and his sister-wives Visenya and Rhaenys to unify six of the Seven Kingdoms of Westeros using their dragons. Aegon's conquest established the Targaryen dynasty and the Iron Throne, though the seventh kingdom of Dorne would not join the fold until much later.

  • The project was announced during Warner Bros.' CinemaCon presentation in Las Vegas on Tuesday, April 17, 2026.
  • The film is listed in Warner Bros.' lineup for 2027 and beyond.

The players

Aegon I Targaryen

Also known as Aegon the Conqueror, he was the dragon-riding king who unified six of the Seven Kingdoms of Westeros and created the Iron Throne.

Visenya Targaryen

One of Aegon's sister-wives, who assisted him in the conquest of Westeros.

Rhaenys Targaryen

Another of Aegon's sister-wives, who also participated in the conquest of Westeros.

Beau Willimon

The showrunner of Netflix's House of Cards and a screenwriter for the Emmy-winning Andor series on Disney+, who has been tapped to write the screenplay for the Game of Thrones movie.

George R.R. Martin

The author of the A Song of Ice and Fire book series, on which the Game of Thrones franchise is based, and the novel Fire and Blood, which provides the historical backdrop for the Aegon's Conquest story.

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What they’re saying

“The announcement comes as the broader Game of Thrones franchise continues to expand on television. The third season of prequel series House of the Dragon is set to return this summer on HBO, and a second season of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is now in production.”

— Rachel King, News Writer

What’s next

While official plot details have not been disclosed, fans will likely be eager to learn more about the film's specific focus within the broader Aegon's Conquest story, as well as any potential casting announcements or production updates as the project moves forward.

The takeaway

The announcement of a Game of Thrones movie centered on the Targaryen conquest of Westeros represents an exciting new chapter for the franchise, building on the success of the television series and prequel shows. The involvement of acclaimed writer Beau Willimon also suggests the film will bring a fresh perspective to this pivotal moment in the history of the Seven Kingdoms.