House of the Dragon' Season 2 Trailer And Release Dates

HBO has released two new trailers teasing the epic conflict to come in House of the Dragon's second season. The trailers showcase the preparations of the Green and Black Councils, each vying for control of the Iron Throne. The Greens support King Aegon, while the Blacks fight for Queen Rhaenyra, both Targaryens with a claim to the crown. 

 

This internal division threatens to tear House Targaryen apart and plunge Westeros into a bloody civil war. Familiar faces like Matt Smith, Olivia Cooke, and Rhys Ifans will return for season two. Newcomers including Abubakar Salim and Simon Russell Beale join the cast to navigate the treacherous world of Westeros. Choose your side in the coming war! House of the Dragon season two premieres June 16th on HBO and Max.

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 House of the Dragon Trivia

• Dragon Extravaganza: Expect to see many more dragons than Daenerys' three in Game of Thrones. House of the Dragon features a much larger number of these fire-breathing creatures.
• Inspired by History: The show's core conflict, a bloody civil war for succession, draws inspiration from the real-life English Anarchy of the 12th century.
• High Budget: Each episode boasts a hefty price tag of nearly $20 million, demonstrating HBO's commitment to the series' quality.
• George R.R. Martin Back in the Saddle: Unlike the later seasons of Game of Thrones, author George R.R. Martin is more involved with House of the Dragon, potentially leading to a closer adaptation of his vision.
• A Different Look at Women: The show promises a stronger portrayal of female characters compared to Game of Thrones, with Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen vying for the throne and challenging Westerosi norms.

Joker 2 With Joaquin Phoenix 2024 Release Date

After axing Batgirl for HBO Max, Warner Bros. Discovery on Wednesday announced that Todd Phillips‘ Joker sequel, Joker: Folie à Deux, will premiere in theaters on October 4, 2024. The release date is exactly five years following the first film’s debut, according to Deadline. The movie, which sees the return of Joaquin Phoenix in the role of the Joker, will reportedly begin production in December of this year.

 

Per Variety, the sequel will arrive as a musical, with Lady Gaga expected to take on the role of Harley Quinn. Aside from the movie’s interesting French title, which translates to a psychiatric syndrome that involves two or more people sharing the same delusional belief or hallucinations, details on the plot are scarce at this time. Warner Bros. Discovery has not yet revealed the remaining cast members in the forthcoming sequel. The flagship Joker grossed $335.4 million USD domestically and generated more than $1 billion USD globally, becoming the highest-grossing R-rated movie worldwide. After receiving 11 Oscar nominations, the film took home two trophies and a sequel was put into development. For the upcoming movie, Phoenix will take home a whopping $20 million USD, which is more than four times as much as he made for the first film. Stay tuned for more updates. Todd Phillips, who steered “Joker” to 11 Academy Award nominations in total, is returning to direct the sequel. He’s also co-writing the screenplay with Scott Silver. The first movie cost $62.5 million to produce, an unusually conservative budget for a comic book adaptation. “Joker” became massively profitable, but Warner Bros. had to split revenues with co-financiers Bron Creative and Village Roadshow.