
House of the Dragon Announces New Spinoff Release Ahead of 2026 Season 3 Return
Ahead of its third season return in 2026, 'House of the Dragon' has officially revealed details about a new spinoff series, expanding the Game of Thrones universe.
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Ahead of its third season return in 2026, 'House of the Dragon' has officially revealed details about a new spinoff series, expanding the Game of Thrones universe.

J.J. Abrams' Star Trek movies, while set in an alternate reality, also feature Star Trek (2009) as the last film to advance the prime timeline.

A new fan-made project titled 'The Witcher: The Last Wish' aims to adapt Andrzej Sapkowski's original novels, offering a prequel experience for fans.

An exclusive report reveals that an upcoming Star Wars prequel show on Disney+ will significantly upgrade an iconic aspect previously seen in many of the franchise's best television series.

"The Mad King," a previously announced "Game of Thrones" stage prequel, will begin performances at Stratford-Upon-Avon’s Royal Shakespeare Theatre on July 20, with an official opening on August 8.

HBO is set to release a special documentary, 'Finding Harry: The Craft Behind The Magic,' for its new Harry Potter TV series, which is seen as a confirmation of the 'Fantastic Beasts' film franchise's failure.

Singapore's new beverage container return scheme experienced a slow rollout on its first day, with many eligible drinks not yet available on shelves and some collection machines reportedly not operational.

Actor Ryan Gosling's roles in space-themed films, including 'First Man' and the upcoming 'Project Hail Mary', are being highlighted, with 'First Man' noted as one of his underrated works.

Netflix is set to expand the Stranger Things universe with an animated prequel spinoff series titled 'Tales From '85,' which will reportedly retcon parts of the original show and is scheduled for release in April.

HBO's popular six-part space opera prequel series has received an exciting update, confirming its return in 2026, following its initial premiere in 2024.

The creators of the globally successful "The (M) Factor: Shredding the Silence on Menopause" are set to premiere a revolutionary prequel documentary focusing on perimenopause in Cyprus this month.

The MCU version of the classic Marvel villain, Mad Thinker, is set to debut in a flashback sequence detailing the Fantastic Four's origin story in the 2026 prequel, "The Fantastic Four: First Steps."

Tom Holland has suited up as your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man once again in the first trailer for Disney and Sony’s “Spider-Man: Brand New Day.” The fourth standalone Spidey movie in the MCU…

EXCLUSIVE: A critically acclaimed Star Wars prequel did not include an important rebel character, and the actor who played him is now speaking out.

Discover the untold story between The Last of Us games in this impressive fan-made prequel.

The house always wins, but the decision on who will direct the Ocean's Eleven prequel still hangs in the balance.

The history of the Halo franchise is expanding before the release of Halo: Campaign Evolved, adding more context to the first game in the series.

SPOILER ALERT: The story includes details about Season 7 of Netflix’s Virgin River. Mike Valenzuela has solved his last case in Virgin River, for now.

Jensen Ackles, star of the upcoming prequel of The Boys, Vought Rising, gave fans an exciting update regarding the show's production.

EXCLUSIVE: Three-time Oscar nominee and original John Rambo actor, Sylvester Stallone, has come aboard Lionsgate, Millenium Media and AGBO prequel John Rambo as an executive producer.

Prime Video's The Boys is returning for one last season of chaos, but how Jensen Ackles' prequel show will stand apart remains in the balance.

Seth MacFarlane recently told TheWrap that there is “no plan” to make a third season of his “Ted” prequel series because production costs are too high.

A Game of Thrones movie has been announced, and from what we've been told, it will be about Aegon's Conquest, an event centuries before GOT.

This film, whose plot precedes the 2001 remake starring George Clooney and Brad Pitt, stars Bradley Cooper and Margot Robbie.

EXCLUSIVE: Two-time Oscar-nominated Minari filmmaker Lee Isaac Chung has departed Warner Bros and LuckyChap’s Ocean’s prequel. Chung was in development with the pic’s star and producer Margot Robbie.
Here's how each prequel — first '1883,' then '1923' — expanded the Dutton lineage that emanated from Kevin Costner's central patriarch, and continues on with sequel-spinoffs 'Marshals' and 'Dutton…

The upcoming GoT prequel is turning the franchise on its head, and viewers will never engage with stories set in Westeros the same way again.

The game will focus on Kratos' wife Faye The post ‘God Of War’ prequel spin-off reportedly in the works appeared first on NME.

A hugely popular franchise returns in 2026 with a prequel, and it will completely change how you watch the original movies from now on.

Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Madness Volume 1, a prequel comic set in the Cyberpunk 2077 universe, is now available from Dark Horse Comics.

Discover how Disney's Star Wars is reimagining Darth Maul in the upcoming series Maul - Shadow Lord, showcasing a more cunning and contemplative villain than ever before.
Fans are dissecting the season one finale of HBO's 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms,' a 'Game of Thrones' prequel, for missed details and references.

The creator of 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' has confirmed a hidden connection between the prequel series and 'Game of Thrones', with fans noting parallels between Ser Duncan and a key knight from the original show.

George R.R. Martin expresses enthusiasm for a newly announced 'Game of Thrones' prequel series that will adapt a crucial event from the franchise's timeline, a project he has anticipated for 30 years.

The BBC has announced the cast for its upcoming 'Killing Eve' prequel series, 'Honey', though the network has not yet officially acknowledged its connection to the original show.

There is one Game of Thrones prequel story fans have been begging to see for years, and now, come 2026, our wish is finally being granted.

The Royal Shakespeare Company is set to stage a new Game of Thrones prequel play titled 'The Mad King,' with novelist George R.R. Martin calling the RSC the 'obvious choice' for the production.

A new 'Roninverse' series for TMNT is announced, promising an action-packed prequel.

Kevin Costner is set to star in Prime Video's Western series titled The Gray House, which is "spiritually" a prequel to this iconic 50-year-old movie.

The giant tour comes to the UK in June The post My Chemical Romance wipe Twitter/X account before revealing ‘The Black Parade’ tour so far has been a prequel appeared first on NME.

This article examines the trend of revivals, sequels, and prequels in the streaming industry, using the 'Malcolm' comeback as an example to critique what it describes as a 'sick system' reliant on past successes.

Elizabeth Banks expressed her excitement and approval for Elle Fanning's casting as a young Effie Trinket in the upcoming "Hunger Games" prequel, "Sunrise on the Reaping."

Fans of the indie farming simulator Stardew Valley can now claim an official prequel to the beloved game from ConcernedApe.

An analysis explains why the new Prime Video prequel series, 'Bosch: Start of Watch,' is making the right decision by not involving original Harry Bosch actor Titus Welliver.

The 'Game Of Thrones' prequel play, 'The Mad King', has announced its premiere date and ticket information, with performances scheduled for the Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford-Upon-Avon this summer.

Fans of The Witcher franchise have a new prequel to look forward to, officially announced for release this August, adding to the upcoming DLC content.

Kurt Sutter, the creator of 'Sons of Anarchy', has hinted that a scrapped prequel series for the show might not be entirely off the table, as he works to rebuild his relationship with FX Networks chairman John Landgraf.

Katey Sagal and Kurt Sutter, known for 'Sons of Anarchy,' have announced their next collaboration, 'Khorus Harmonia,' a new limited-run choral concert conceived and led by Sagal with a book and staging by Sutter, with tickets now on sale.

Jensen Ackles has provided an update on the Prime Video spinoff series 'Vought Rising', indicating that it is intended for multiple seasons after 'The Boys' season 5 concludes.

The series finale of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds is anticipated to not only conclude Captain Pike's prequel but also potentially close an entire era for the Star Trek franchise.

Actor Danish Pandor, also known as Uzair Baloch, has discussed recreating a real-life killing for the movie 'Dhurandhar 2' and reflected on the prequel's challenging start and the 'propaganda' debate surrounding the film.

Fans are discussing potential lead characters for Red Dead Redemption 3, with many suggesting a prequel focusing on Dutch and Hosea.


Disney's new Star Wars TV show is a perfect treat for prequel trilogy fans, especially those attached to one particular Sith lord.

Sources have confirmed Bradley Cooper is in the mix to write and direct Warner Bros. Oceans prequel after Lee Isaac Chung stepped away, aiming to keep the project on track for a shoot before year’s end. There’s been buzz that Cooper was bound to star, but again, no deal yet for him. This is all […]

V tomto výbere nájdete vydarený prequel Hry o tróny, filmový príbeh z amerického Idaha po prvej svetovej vojne aktuálne nominovaný na Oscara, komediálnu vzťahovú drámu o manželských krízach…

The idea of a third Last of Us game is a tricky one, given the events of Part II, but one idea could work well.

Peter O’Toole, Burt Lancaster and Denholm Elliott are all present and correct for watchable return to colonial clash in South Africa This 1979 film is effectively the stolid prequel to the massively…

Cyberpunk 2077 just got a brand-new prequel release that fans of the acclaimed sci-fi franchise will definitely want to check out.

Sylvester Stallone is returning to his iconic Rambo franchise in a brand-new role for the anticipated upcoming prequel movie John Rambo.

The various Force tricks that Qui-Gon Jinn uses throughout The Phantom Menace reveal the real fatal flaw of the prequel trilogy Jedi Order.

One subtle detail in Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace has a shocking connection to Anakin Skywalker's Jedi Padawan, Ahsoka Tano.

These are the best 2026 book adaptations that you won’t want to miss, from a return to Narnia to the latest Hunger Games prequel.

Margot Robbie and Bradley Cooper are attached to star in the film The post ‘Ocean’s Eleven’ prequel hits snag with director quitting over creative differences appeared first on NME.

Margot Robbie's untitled Ocean's Eleven prequel just suffered a major setback that could impact the film's future.

LUCY Boynton, Babou Ceesay, and Peter Mullan are joining the cast of the second season of HBO's series Tales of the Seven Kingdoms, a prequel to the popular Game of Thrones.

Discover the top 5 must-watch Prime Video series this week, including underrated crime dramas, hidden gem comedies, and a new Sherlock Holmes prequel.

“Marshals” is a new kind of “Yellowstone” spinoff. Rather than a prequel series tracing the Dutton family back through generations of Western migration and conflicts over land, it’s a contemporary…

Christian Bale confirmed that he will star in the film Heat 2, which will simultaneously function as a prequel and sequel to the cult crime tri

David J. North has signed an overall deal with CBS Studios, Variety has learned. North is the co-creator, executive producer, and showrunner on “NCIS: Origins,” which is currently airing its second se

An animated prequel TV series is set to expand the 'Stranger Things' universe, introducing a new character that will rewrite aspects of the main show.

Disney unveils a first glimpse at The Little Mermaid's new prequel spinoff, starring a show-stealing character, set to release in February 2026.

The success of HBO's 'Game of Thrones' prequel, coupled with the involvement of an actor from 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' in the upcoming 'Harry Potter' series, is seen as a positive sign for the new wizarding world adaptation.

BBC's upcoming prequel to Killing Eve has officially announced its lead spy and main ensemble cast, revealing new details about the spy thriller.

A new 'Game Of Thrones' prequel play, 'The Mad King,' is set to premiere this summer, promising a narrative filled with impending conflict.

A Ridley Scott sci-fi horror prequel that rebooted a franchise has become a global Netflix hit 14 years after its initial release.

Actor Shia LaBeouf has spoken out following his arrest during Mardi Gras, taking to social media amidst new videos showing him continuing to party in New Orleans.

Prime Video's psychological thriller series 'The Terminal List' is gaining momentum ahead of its 2026 Season 2 return, with its prequel enhancing the story.

“I don’t like it. I don’t recommend it. What the fuck were they thinking?” The post ‘God Of War’ creator slams Jack Quaid’s “insulting” prequel game ‘Sons Of Sparta’ appeared first on NME.

An award-winning horror franchise that has earned a TV adaptation and already produced a prequel series is now getting a brand-new four-part spinoff.

Reviews for "Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord" describe it as a crime-thriller that gives the iconic prequel villain a worthy, albeit flawed, story and a promising extension of the "Clone Wars" saga.

NME reports on the returning and new actors joining the cast of 'The Lord Of The Rings: The Hunt For Gollum,' a prequel film directed by Andy Serkis and slated for a December 2027 release.

Fans of the acclaimed crime drama Sons of Anarchy are still awaiting a potential prequel series that would delve into the early days of the SAMCRO motorcycle club.

Warner Bros. and New Line have given the green light to a highly anticipated prequel to the film 'Weapons', which will focus on the character of Aunt Gladys and is currently titled 'Gladys'.

Warner Bros. and New Line Cinema have confirmed development on a prequel to the successful horror film 'Weapons,' which will explore the origin story of the main villain.

Titus Welliver has given an encouraging update regarding his potential return for 'Bosch: Legacy' Season 4, as a prequel series is also moving forward.

Actor Jensen Ackles has provided insights into 'Vought Rising,' the upcoming Soldier Boy prequel series from 'The Boys' universe, suggesting it is planned for multiple seasons, and new cast members James Wolk, Dylan Arnold, Josh Randall, and Chad Willett have been announced for recurring roles.

A new set photo provides the first official glimpse of Cameron Monaghan portraying Harry Bosch in the upcoming prequel series, 'Bosch: Start of Watch,' where he takes over the role from Titus Welliver.
The puppeteer for Star Wars droid BB-8 believes that Disney's divisive sequel trilogy will achieve the same level of affection as the prequels within approximately ten years.

Dexter Sol Ansell, who is set to play Aegon "Egg" Targaryen in HBO's 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms,' has signed with WME for representation across all areas. The prequel series is created by George R. R. Martin and Ira Parker.

Edko Films made one of the splashiest announcements at this year’s Hong Kong FilMart, officially unveiling “Cold War 1994” – the long-awaited prequel to Hong Kong’s highest-grossing police action…

Discover how Disney's upcoming Star Wars animated series, Maul - Shadow Lord, is set to redeem the beloved prequel trilogy villain, Darth Maul, in a new heroic light.

There are a lot of conflicting story ideas for Red Dead Redemption 3, but it would make sense to have a fresh start.

Marvel Comics has revealed a new X-Men '97: Season Two prequel comic for June 2026, fueling hopes that the animated series will return around the same time.

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The film is scheduled for a December 2027 release The post Kate Winslet joins new ‘Lord Of The Rings’ prequel as female lead appeared first on NME.

EXCLUSIVE: Azita Ghanizada (Suits LA, The United States of Al), William Fichtner (Armageddon, Mom) and Kathleen Wilhoite (Murdaugh Murders, Road House) have all been set to recur in the upcoming MGM+ series Bosch: Start of Watch, a prequel that expands the Bosch Universe into the past. Based on Michael Connelly’s best-selling book series, Bosch: Start […]

Andor is over, but Luthen Rael and Kleya Marki are back for a new Star Wars story set a year before the events of season 1 in the Disney+ series.

Following the global success of “The (M) Factor: Shredding the Silence on Menopause”, the award-winning filmmaking team returns with a vital prequel: “The (M) Factor 2: Before the Pause”.

Ahead of the release of Maul - Shadow Lord on Disney+, an official prequel series has just been released, providing key Star Wars lore.

So far, the comments are extremely positive. We are talking about the prequel series to Game of Thrones, Knight of the Seven Kingdoms.

It is official, Frieren: Beyond Journey's End is getting a prequel story that is coming to the United States in English in spring 2026.

The upcoming Game Of Thrones prequel movie will focus on Aegon Targaryen's conquest, with Andor writer Beau Willimon penning the screenplay.

The Young Sherlock showrunner explains why Guy Ritchie's prequel series doesn't serve as a prequel for Robert Downey Jr.'s Sherlock Holmes movies.

'Game of Thrones' will get a film, as Warner Bros has approved the development of a prequel set in the world of Westeros.
Tanzyn Crawford speaks out on some of the online backlash to her 'Game of Thrones' prequel character — and what George R.R. Martin thought.

Hollywood actor Christian Bale confirmed that he will star in the film "Heat 2", a project that will simultaneously be a sequel and a prequel to the cult thriller "Heat" from 1995.

She’ll play a classmate of Elle Woods in the Prime Video series.

The official prequel to the hit Netflix anime Cyberpunk: Edgerunners is finally here and available for fans to get in the United States.
The upcoming 'Game of Thrones' prequel series, 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms,' has reignited excitement among fans and sparked intense online debates, years after the original series' controversial ending.

Fans of Star Wars: Outlaws are praising the official prequel novel, Low Red Moon, which expands the game's universe and introduces new characters.

DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn sets the record straight about what is going on with the Wonder Woman prequel TV show, Paradise Lost, following rumors.

There's a brand-new Final Fantasy 9 prequel set for release this year, but gamers are completely divided over what it means for their favorite game.

Star Wars is celebrating the 10th anniversary of 'Rogue One' by developing a new prequel series, generating excitement among fans.

A new Game of Thrones prequel stage show is set to debut in the UK this summer, dramatizing the events of Robert's Rebellion and featuring familiar characters from Houses Targaryen, Stark, and Lannister.
After more than two decades, the 'Avatar: The Last Airbender' franchise has officially ordered a prequel story that fans have been requesting for a long time.

Natalie Portman has revealed the special item she took home from the Star Wars prequels — and, alas, has now lost.

EST N8 has acquired worldwide rights to 'Janur Ireng: Sewu Dino the Prequel,' an Indonesian supernatural horror film, for global distribution.