Game Of Thrones creators wanted season 7 & 8 to be a theatrical movie trilogy but WB rejected the idea - Did you know?

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The world of Game of Thrones has expanded into a universe of its own, where various points in the history and future of the main story can be explored, creating multiple new IPs. What initially seemed like the end of an era with Season 8 soon appeared to be the beginning of a new dawn when House of the Dragon was announced. With the success of its second season and George R.R. Martin confirming that seven spin-offs are in development at HBO, fans now realize there’s a flood of Westeros content on the horizon. However, the most groundbreaking news came yesterday, with Warner Bros. announcing that it is developing a Game of Thrones movie. Interestingly, this isn’t a novel idea—Game of Thrones creators David Benioff and D.B. Weiss originally wanted Seasons 7 and 8 to be made into a movie trilogy.

Game of Thrones Creators Wanted the Finale to Be a Movie Trilogy

Yes, you read that right. It has been confirmed by both creators that they initially envisioned the finale of Game of Thrones as a movie trilogy, which would be released on the big screen. Reports indicate that the idea was proposed before Season 7, with the intention of bringing a cinematic conclusion to the legacy they had created. However, the network ultimately decided to stick with a TV format, as the change in medium seemed too drastic at the time.

As fans may recall, sticking to the TV format didn’t quite work in the show’s favor, as HBO decided to commission a 13-episode finale split across two seasons. While the first six seasons had 10 episodes each, Season 7 had seven episodes, and Season 8 had just six. This reduction disappointed many fans, who felt the rushed ending didn’t provide satisfying redemption arcs for the characters.

So, why did Warner Bros., HBO’s parent company, reject the idea of a Game of Thrones film trilogy for the finale? According to Variety, David Benioff explained that executives were uninterested in bringing Game of Thrones to theaters. He recalled being reminded that HBO stands for "Home Box Office," not "Away Box Office."

Game of Thrones Movie in Development at Warner Bros.

Nearly a decade later, it seems the studio has come around to the idea of a theatrical release for Game of Thrones. According to recent reports, Warner Bros. is actively working on a Game of Thrones movie. The studio, known for avoiding film adaptations of its iconic TV shows in the past, is finally revisiting the concept initially proposed by Benioff and Weiss.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, the discussions around the Game of Thrones movie are still in early stages, meaning the project could still be canceled if things don’t pan out. Details remain scarce regarding who is attached to the project or which part of Game of Thrones history the movie might explore. No projects have yet attempted to follow up directly on the events of the original show, so there’s a possibility the movie might do so.