HBO's A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms keeps proving the Game of Thrones world remains the biggest franchise in television!
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The verdict is out—A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms topped IMDb’s list of the most anticipated new TV shows of 2026. The Game of Thrones spinoff consistently ranked highest on IMDbPro’s proprietary weekly TV rankings last year, which is generated through actual page views.
Coming in at second place is HBO’s Lanterns, a new DC project based on the Green Lantern comics featuring Aaron Pierre as John Stewart and Kyle Chandler as Hal Jordan. The show is expected to premiere around late summer of this year.
Meanwhile, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms arrives in just a couple of days! The upcoming prequel series is set to hit the small screen on January 18.
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Proves Fans Aren’t Tired of GOT
The hype surrounding A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, despite it being a smaller TV show than Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon, is a testament to the fantasy franchise’s enduring legacy.
George R.R. Martin already warned fans that it isn’t what they would expect from a fantasy story (via Collider) and that there would be no dragons, White Walkers, or epic battles (via Not A Blog); still, the IMDb list showed that many remain enthusiastic enough to return to Westeros.
| TV Series: | A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms |
| Showrunner: | Ira Parker |
| Based on: | George R.R. Martin’s Tales of Dunk and Egg |
| Release Date: | January 18, 2026 |
After the author’s consistent high praises for the new series, as well as HBO’s rigorous marketing through teaser trailers and first-look images, there’s no way fans are going to miss this new take on Westeros—a lighthearted and fun story about chivalry, honor, and duty.
HBO’s Lanterns Is Set to Redeem A Failed DC Franchise
Although HBO’s Lanterns ranked second, it doesn’t mean fans aren’t invested. In fact, this highly anticipated take on Green Lantern is slated to redeem and revive a seemingly dead franchise.
Everyone remembers Ryan Reynolds’ disastrous Green Lantern movie, and Zack Snyder had plans to introduce the character in his own universe. Since then, no live-action Green Lantern project has made it to screens
James Gunn’s DCU is now attempting to revitalize the franchise’s popularity in live-action format following two intergalactic cops drawn into a dark mystery unfolding over eight episodes. So far, there isn’t a scheduled release date for the show, but it is expected to air around mid-2026.
| TV Series: | Lanterns |
| Showrunner: | Chris Mundy |
| Based on: | DC’s Green Lantern |
| Release Date: | Mid-2026 |
Which new series are you most excited for? Let us know in the comments!
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is set to premiere on January 18, 2026 on HBO (USA).
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