George R.R. Martin’s New Game Of Thrones Prequel Sets Major 2027 Release After Rave Reviews

Published Sep 4, 2026, 9:01 AM EDT Rianna is the Movie News Editor for ScreenRant. After earning her BA in Film Studies, she began her career as an entertainment writer, contributing to several publications before joining ScreenRant. Her dissertation on the impact of streaming on traditional cinema sharpened her focus on the ever-evolving world of film and media. With 10 years in the industry, Rianna continues to cover the stories she loves while also advocating for awareness and representation of rare disabilities, such as Moebius Syndrome, which she lives with. Game of Thrones' prequel isn't dead yet. The creation of Game of Thrones came to author George R.R. Martin in 1991 from a vivid mental image and later evolved from a short story in the fantasy novel A Game of Thrones, released in 1996. The fictional history now spans over 12,000 years, with Martin continuing to deliver epic fantasy adventures for decades. HBO later adapted the novels into the flagship series Game of Thrones, created by David Benioff and D.B. Weiss. Creator Martin has declared that the Game of Thrones prequel play, The Mad King, won't conclude at the Royal Shakespeare Company and is heading to London for more shows after stellar reviews. Martin uploaded a video stating that the play would be traveling to London and also posted on his blog, stating, "I had a splendid time in Stratford-upon-Avon for the premiere of Duncan Macmillan and Dominic Cooke's epic new stage production. New venue and premiere dates will be announced in due course." More to come...