When Does HOUSE OF THE DRAGON Return? Season 2 Release Date, Episode Schedule, and Finale Info 

Matt Smith in House of the Dragon season two as Daemon

It’s been a long wait for House of the Dragon season two. After all, season one of the Game of Thrones prequel series ended all the way back in 2022. That means we’ve been waiting nearly two years for season two to return and the continuation of Rhaenyra Targaryen, Alicent Hightower, and the rest’s stories. That’s kind of poetic. But, as the wait dwindles down for House of the Dragon season two’s premiere, the most important information you can have about the series is, well, where can you watch it? When is House of the Dragon season two even coming back? What time will the new House of the Dragon episodes be released when it does, and what dates will season two air on? All that good, practical stuff to ensure that when House of the Dragon does start airing again, you’re ready to watch.

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Here’s our guide on how to watch House of the Dragon season two, literally.

Jump to: When Does House of the Dragon Return? // What Time Do New Episodes of House of the Dragon Season Release? // Season 2’s Episode Count // House of the Dragon Season 2’s Release Schedule // Where to Watch the Series?

When Does House of the Dragon Return? HOTD Season 2’s Release Date

Of course, top of mind is the question of when does season two of House of the Dragon even come out? Well, happily we do know House of the Dragon season two’s release date already. House of the Dragon will premiere with new episodes on June 16 on HBO and Max.

The show will come out on House of the Dragon/Game of Thrones‘ usual day, Sunday.

What Time Does House of the Dragon Season 2 Release?

Queen Rhaenyra with a split image of Queen Alicent from House of the Dragon
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In addition to knowing the release date for House of the Dragon season two, knowing the release time is also important. As with season one, new episodes of House of the Dragon will be available to watch on 9 p.m. ET.

To put it all together, House of the Dragon season two will premiere on Sunday, June 16, at 9 p.m. ET. It will stream on HBO and Max at that time.

How Many Episodes Will House of the Dragon Season 2 Have?

How long of a run will House of the Dragon season two have? House of the Dragon season two will be slightly shorter than season one, which had ten episodes. The second season of the Game of Thrones show will have eight episodes.

What Is House of the Dragon Season 2’s Release Schedule?

The dragon Caraxes roars in the driving rain on Max House of the Dragon
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House of the Dragon season two will be released weekly, beginning on June 16. Unlike other series, House of the Dragon will only release one episode during its premiere. After its release, episodes will follow every Sunday. House of the Dragon season two’s finale will air on August 4.

Episode titles and runtimes are not yet known. However, we assume each new episode of House of the Dragon will run for about an hour.

You can check out every House of the Dragon season two episode’s airdate below and get yourself ready to watch.

House of the Dragon Season 2 Airdates:

  • Episode 2.01: June 16
  • Episode 2.02: June 23
  • Episode 2.03: June 30
  • Episode 2.04: July 7
  • Episode 2.05: July 14
  • Episode 2.06: July 21
  • Episode 2.07: July 28
  • Episode 2.08: August 4

Where to Watch House of the Dragon Season 2

Finally, where can you watch House of the Dragon season two? As mentioned above, you can watch House of the Dragon on HBO and its streaming platform, Max. The episode will air on both HBO and Max at the same time, 9 p.m. ET.

Now, all you have to do is tune in.

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