Game of Thrones watch order
Game of Thrones shows in order, release and chronological. Updated October 20, 2026.
Watch Game of Thrones (2011 to 2019) first. House of the Dragon is set nearly 200 years earlier and A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms about 90 years earlier; both are richer once you know the Targaryen history from the main show.
How to watch Game of Thrones in order: the full guide
All 3 films and series in the Game of Thrones franchise, in release order and in chronological (story) order. The first in release order is Game of Thrones (2011); the first in chronological order is House of the Dragon (set in 101 AC onward).
Release order
- Game of Thrones (Series, 2011): The main series; watch it first.
- House of the Dragon (Series, 2022): The Targaryen civil war, nearly 200 years earlier.
- A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms (Series, 2026): Dunk and Egg, about 90 years earlier.
Chronological order
- House of the Dragon (set in 101 AC onward): The Targaryen civil war, nearly 200 years earlier.
- A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms (set in 209 AC): Dunk and Egg, about 90 years earlier.
- Game of Thrones (set in 298 AC onward): The main series; watch it first.
Common questions
What order should I watch the Game of Thrones shows in?
Watch Game of Thrones (2011 to 2019) first. House of the Dragon is set nearly 200 years earlier and A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms about 90 years earlier; both are richer once you know the Targaryen history from the main show.
How many Game of Thrones movies and shows are there?
There are 3 titles in the Game of Thrones franchise: 0 films and 3 series, released from 2011 to 2026.
How long does it take to watch all the Game of Thrones shows?
About 101 hours for all 3 titles, counting every episode. The essentials only (1 titles) take about 71 hours.
What is the first Game of Thrones title in chronological order?
House of the Dragon, set in 101 AC onward. In release order the first is Game of Thrones (2011).
Which Game of Thrones titles can I skip?
House of the Dragon and A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. They are spin-offs, side stories or non-canon entries; the main story holds without them.