Game of Thrones Movie in Early Development

The Seven Kingdoms of Westeros may be heading to theaters! According to The Hollywood Reporter, Warner Bros. is in the early stages of developing a Game of Thrones movie. This move could mark a massive expansion for the popular franchise, which originally concluded its HBO run in 2019. While House of the Dragon has since taken over on the small screen, Warner Bros. seems ready to bring Game of Thrones back to the forefront—but this time, on a much larger stage.

Right now, it appears Warner Bros. is just getting started. No director, writer, or cast members are attached to the project yet, highlighting just how early this development is. Warner Bros. had previously resisted the big-screen adaptation of Game of Thrones, worried it might cut into HBO’s subscriber base. But with Casey Bloys steering HBO and Mike De Luca and Pam Abdy leading Warner Bros. Pictures, it seems the studios are ready to bring the Game of Thrones universe into theaters, fulfilling what creators David Benioff and Dan Weiss initially envisioned as a cinematic conclusion.

So, what story might Warner Bros. choose for this highly-anticipated adaptation?

Could Robert’s Rebellion Be the Perfect Plot?

If there’s one storyline that fans would love to see, it’s Robert’s Rebellion. This dramatic period in Game of Thrones lore has long captured the imagination of fans. We got glimpses of it in Season 7, thanks to Bran Stark’s visions, where viewers learned the truth about Lyanna Stark and Rhaegar Targaryen. Contrary to the “kidnapping” that fueled Robert Baratheon’s rage, Rhaegar and Lyanna were actually deeply in love. This forbidden romance sparked the rebellion that shaped Westeros for generations.

A movie about Robert’s Rebellion would bring back some of the most beloved characters in their younger days, such as Ned Stark, Robert Baratheon, Tywin Lannister, and Jaime Lannister. We could relive the epic Battle of the Trident, witness the fall of the Mad King, and experience the momentous events that led to Robert Baratheon’s rise to power.

There’s plenty of content here—enough, some might say, to even spin Robert’s Rebellion into a trilogy. Imagine seeing Jon Snow’s true origins unfold on the big screen, with audiences watching as Ned Stark makes that fateful promise to protect his sister’s secret.

What’s Next for Game of Thrones Fans?

With House of the Dragon recently wrapping up its second season and A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms set to debut in 2025, there’s no shortage of Westeros content for fans. But a full-fledged movie promises something grander and even more immersive.