Parijat Ghosh 
The world of Game of Thrones refuses to stay quiet. George RR Martin recently teased that HBO still has several projects in development and some are sequels. Fans everywhere immediately sat up, grabbed coffee, and whispered the sacred words: “We are so back.” While nothing is officially confirmed, the possibilities feel endless. Here are three plausible and wildly entertaining directions a Game of Thrones sequel could take, based on ongoing discussions, past hints, and fan dreams.
Game of Thrones Sequel – What We Actually Know (So Far)
Martin recently confirmed that there are five to six new “spin-off” projects in development related to the Game of Thrones universe. Most are prequels, but — and this is big — some are sequels. The next planned shows that are already public: House of the Dragon (already ongoing) and A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms (from the “Dunk & Egg” novellas), slated for release soon.
But Martin emphasised: just because projects are “in development” doesn’t mean they’ll definitely make it to screen. Some may never see light of day. So yes — the door is open. What follows is conjecture: what could come out of this if HBO & GRRM decide to go full steam ahead.
Prediction 1: A Jon Snow Sequel
This was long a fan favorite. The idea: after the final season’s finale, follow what happens to Jon Snow after he heads north of the Wall with the wildlings. Why this still works? Jon survived. That alone makes him fertile ground for a sequel. Also, the scrapped “Jon Snow show” (once discussed) proves HBO had interest. Some of the new “sequels in development” could revive the idea under a new name or angle. Fans were widely disappointed by both Jon Snow’s as well as White Walkers’ arcs and a show set beyond the wall might finally do justice to both.
What needs to work for it to make sense? Writers must find a new narrative — not just “more wandering in the snow.” The tone must balance familiarity (Jon’s story, moral weight) with freshness (new lands, stakes, characters). If done right, a Jon Snow sequel could give closure/freedom to his arc.
Prediction 2: Arya’s Voyage West — Exploring the Unknown
At the end of the original series, Arya Stark sails west, “into the great unknown.” That is arguably one of the biggest open invitations for a sequel and one of the few character endings that fans actually liked. What makes this idea attractive? Her ending is mysterious: we don’t know what’s out there. That gives writers freedom to build something new – new cultures, continents, conflicts.
The novelty factor: while much of the GoT world has been about Westeros/Essos, a “West of Westeros” arc could remap the story in fresh terrain. She could be the Christopher Columbus of ASOIAF universe and discover the in world America. Also, for fans nostalgic about Arya but unsatisfied with the final season, it offers redemption. A chance for her to shine with agency and exploration.
But there are some risks and challenges. Since this West-of-Westeros world hasn’t been elaborated much in original material, writers must create from scratch: risky but creatively liberating. Secondly, the tone might shift: going from political intrigue & dragons to exploration/adventure. That might divide fans — some will love it, others will miss the grit of Westeros. Given how open ended Arya’s final shot was, and how Martin/Makers have hinted at sequels, this feels like the cleanest way to continue the saga.
Prediction 3: Drogon and Danny Theory (It’s Wild but Fun)
Okay this is more a crazy and wild fan-theory than canon, but hear me out. Picture something wild: a show that builds on a “what if” thread after the final battle. You might remember, at the end of GOT, Drogon grieved for Dany’s death, spared Jon Snow, melted the Iron Throne and then flew away with Danny’s corpse. So what if he flies away with her to across the seas to Old Valyria or Asshai? Maybe she can be resurrected there by old magic or shadowbinders. If you remember, in the books, Daenerys receives advice from the shadowbinder Quaithe to go to Asshai to find the “truth”. Well that never happened in the show, and this leaves scope for exploration of more dark magic and fantasy exploration on screen. Why it could be fun?
- Fantasy-world expansion: the franchise so far has mostly been constrained to Westeros & parts of Essos. This wild idea could open up new mythology, cultures, landscapes.
- Nostalgia + novelty: old fans get a nod (dragons and magic!!), new fans get uncharted territory, new characters, new myths.
But logically this kind of spin-off has the biggest hurdles. You need strong world-building, motivation to care about new characters, and still some emotional hook to the OG legacy.
Why Game of Thrones Sequel Might Make Sense And Why It Scares Us Too
Because the world after the ending of the original show is massively underexplored. Many fan-favorite characters ended alive, or ended with unclear futures. Stories don’t need to rewind or retread. They can look forward.
But that’s also exactly why it’s tricky. The final season of Game of Thrones had a major backlash. Expectations for any sequel will be huge. Fans will expect the stakes, quality, character depth, and moral grey zone. Basically, everything that made the earlier seasons iconic. If HBO and Martin go ahead, sequels must balance paying tribute to the original and forging their own path. That’s delicate.
HBO has many choices on the table. Jon can seek purpose in a world that no longer binds him. Arya can discover cultures nobody in Westeros ever imagined. Dragons can shape forgotten lands with fire and shadow. Each sequel direction feels rich, emotional, and full of potential. If HBO commits to one of these ideas, fans might finally return to Westeros not with fear but with genuine excitement.
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