Game of Thrones does not yet have a specific, confirmed Netflix release date, but recent news strongly suggests it is expected to arrive once Netflix’s acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery is completed, currently projected around the second half of 2026. Until then, it remains available on HBO’s own platforms (like Max) rather than on Netflix.

What is officially known

Recent reports describe an approximately 82.7 billion dollar deal in which Netflix will acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, the parent company that controls HBO and Game of Thrones. Public coverage of this deal states that HBO franchises such as Game of Thrones are planned to become part of Netflix’s streaming library after the transaction closes and integration work is done.

Timing expectations

The acquisition still needs regulatory approvals and corporate steps before it is finalized, and these reports estimate closing around the third quarter of 2026. Because of this, coverage describes Game of Thrones as “headed to Netflix” or “expected” to stream there, but does not provide a firm day or month when it will actually appear in the catalog.

Where to watch meanwhile

Until the deal is completed and a launch window is officially announced, Game of Thrones continues to be offered through HBO’s own services (such as Max) rather than Netflix in most regions. Some prior licensing arrangements have put selected HBO titles on Netflix, but these explicitly excluded Game of Thrones, reinforcing that it remains tied to HBO’s ecosystem until the larger ownership change finishes.