We have an official release date for Season 2 of HBO’s hit series House of the Dragon, along with two new trailers. The Targaryen civil war drama will air on June 16. The two trailers represent each side of the battle, with one released for Team Green and the other released for Team Black.
The Green Trailer is here. #HOTDS2 premieres June 16 on @StreamOnMax. #TeamGreen pic.twitter.com/J7DBVrJ6WQ
— House of the Dragon (@HouseofDragon) March 21, 2024
The Black Trailer is here. #HOTDS2 premieres June 16 on @StreamOnMax. #TeamBlack pic.twitter.com/OlKEnrXVxI
— House of the Dragon (@HouseofDragon) March 21, 2024
It’s interesting that the trailers appear to be diving into Targaryen history in a meta type of way, as people say there are always two sides to a story. Following King Viserys’ death in Season 1, we have the two sides vying for control of the Iron Throne led by Rhaenyra Targaryen (Team Black) and Aegon Targaryen (Team Green).
Season 2 posters were released yeseterday, with Team Green featuring King Aegon, Alicent Hightower, Aemond Targaryen, and Ser Criston Cole; and Team Black showing Queen Rhaenyra, Daemon Targaryen, Rhaenys Targaryen, and Corlys Velaryon.
Tomorrow. All Must Choose.#TeamGreen or #TeamBlack#HOTDS2 pic.twitter.com/KK57snLGzn
— House of the Dragon (@HouseofDragon) March 20, 2024
Tomorrow. All Must Choose.#TeamGreen or #TeamBlack#HOTDS2 pic.twitter.com/Mfh5C1OFDe
— House of the Dragon (@HouseofDragon) March 20, 2024
The tagline “All Must Choose” is meant to draw buzz and increase fan engagement online ahead of the Season 2 premiere. The first season ended on a highly tense note, with the Dance of the Dragons getting underway after Lucerys Targaryen was unintentionally killed by Aemond—instantly changing the dispostion of Queen Rhaenyra.
This season has eight episodes (two fewer than Season 1), and it should be packed with plenty of action and drama.
Season 2 of House of the Dragon premieres Sunday, June 16 at 9:00 PM ET on HBO and Max.