HBO’s next Game of Thrones spinoff premieres in January

Here is a 197-word summary of the news article: HBO has announced the premiere date and released a trailer for its newest Game of Thrones spinoff series, "A Knight of Seven Kingdoms." The six-episode first season will begin airing on January 18th, 2026. The series is based on George R.R. Martin's Tales of Dunk and Egg novellas, set decades before the events of A Song of Ice and Fire. It chronicles the adventures of Ser Duncan the Tall, a lowly hedge knight, and Prince Aegon Targaryen. In the newly released trailer, Ser Duncan is eager to prove his worth and become a well-known figure, while the young prince sees him as a potential ally. The two make an unusual pair as they set out on a journey to the Reach. While the series appears to have a more lighthearted tone than HBO's previous spinoff "House of the Dragon," the trailer suggests it will still feature battles and the presence of fire-breathing creatures, promising an exciting watch for fans of the Game of Thrones universe. The news comes as readers eagerly await the release of the long-delayed next installment in the A Song of Ice and Fire book series, "The Winds of Winter."