Winter is finally here. After the epic Season 6 finale, we're all going to be shivering North of the Wall over the next year until Game of Thrones finally returns with Season 7. In the meantime, welcome to the Citadel a.k.a. your one and only source for learning up on all things related to Game of Thrones Season 7. Keep scrolling for news, trailers, theories and more, and don't forget to check back for updates!
Game of Thrones Season 7 News, Rumors & Updates
Updated: 9/9/2016
For a hot minute, it seemed like the whole world was whispering rumors that Dame Angela Lansbury of Bedknobs and Broomsticks & Murder, She Wrote would be joining the cast of Game of Thrones for Season 7. Unfortunately, yesterday her team told Entertainment Weekly that the news was a load of baloney. *sigh*
Maisie Williams Read The Script For 'GOT' Season 7 And She Says Sh*t Is Going To Get REAL
The TV Choice Awards have come and gone on the night of Monday September 6, and GoT brought home the award for Best International Drama for the second time (the last time was for Season 4).
On the sexier side of things, is there a reason behind all that superfluous nudity in Game of Thrones? TV critic and blogger Miles McNutt coined the term "sexposition" after watching all the sexy scenes that actually contained important background plot information.
Game of Thrones Season 7 Premiere Date
While we don't know the exact Game of Thrones season 7 premiere date just yet, we do know it's going to be sometime in Summer 2017. Creators Benioff and Weiss said that the delay was necessary in order to allow for wintry weather, even in their usual filming locations.
What Does A Summer Season Premiere Mean For The Future Of 'Game Of Thrones'?
Game of Thrones Season 7 Theories
The best part about the long wait in between Game of Thrones seasons is that there's plenty of time for us to concoct the wildest, craziest, holy-sh*t-that-just-might-happen, next level Game of Thrones theories for Season 7.
Now we know that those of us that believed in R+L=J were right all along, but what's going to happen next? Are there any other secret bastards lurking around the Seven Kingdoms that we should now about? Could be...
Don't forget to consult this master list of nearly every major GoT theory proven or debunked since the beginning of the show.
This Theory About The Stark Family Will Reinstate Your Faith In The Old Gods And The New
This Bran New Theory Is A Total Game (Of Thrones) Changer
An Epic, Three-Year-Old Reddit Theory May've Predicted The 'Game Of Thrones' Ending. (Spoilers, It's Sad)
Game of Thrones Season 7 Trailer
So far, we've only got one, teeny tiny vague little teaser for the Game of Thrones Season 7 trailer. Check it out right now:
[[jwplayer:G3WcRZrE]]
Game of Thrones Season 7 Cast
The main Game of Thrones Season 7 cast will, as usual, host all your favorite faces, including:
Jon Snow - Kit Harington
Daenerys Targaryen - Emilia Clarke
Tyrion Lannister - Peter Dinklage
Cersei Lannister - Lena Headey
Jaime Lannister - Nikolaj Coster-Waldau
Sansa Stark - Sophie Turner
Arya Stark - Maisie Williams
Petyr "Littlefinger" Baelish - Aidan Gillen
Theon Greyjoy - Alphie Allen
Davos Seaworth - Liam Cunningham
In recent casting news, Oscar-winner and Harry Potter actor Jim Broadbent has just been added to the line-up for Game of Thrones Season 7 and apparently his role is a big one. But just who will he be playing? And will he survive the Harry Potter Curse?
Cast-early Shock: Could 'Game of Thrones' Be Casting A Young Rhaegar Targaryen?
Who Are These Two New Characters On 'Game Of Thrones' Season 7?
The 'Game Of Thrones' Casting Calls For Season 7 Are Out, And They Are Full Of Spoilers
Game of Thrones Season 7 Characters
The Complete List Of Every Death On 'Game Of Thrones' So Far
And for those characters who've made to Season 7 of Game of Thrones, here's a recap of who they are and what they're about:
Jon Snow is the White Wolf, the King in the North! He spent his whole life believing that he was the bastard son of Ned Stark, but now, thanks to Bran, we know that he's actually the most-likely-legitimate son of Lyanna Stark and Rhaegar Targaryen. Only, he doesn't know that yet.
Daenerys Stormborn of the House Targaryen, the First of Her Name, The Unburnt, Queen of Meereen, Queen of the Andals and the Rhoynar and the First Men, Khaleesi of the Great Grass Sea, Breaker of Chains and Mother of Dragons. She's coming for you, Westeros. Watch out.
Tyrion Lannister is now officially Hand of the Queen to Daenerys, which is going to make things extra dramatic when he sails back to Westeros where his own sister who wants his head on a spike is currently occupying the Iron Throne.
Cersei Lannister, the First of Her Name, Queen of the Andals and the First Men, Protector of the Seven Kingdoms. This kween has now probably killed more innocent people than anyone else, thanks to the epic wildfire explosion that indirectly landed her on the Iron Throne.
Jaime Lannister, Captain of Cersei's Queensguard, and her twin brother/lover. Throughout the six seasons of GoT, the Kingslayer has actually revealed himself to be not such a bad guy after all. But we'll see what happens when he finally confronts Cersei about her ascension to the Iron Throne.
Sansa Stark, Lady of Winterfell and Wardeness of the North, Sansa has proved herself to be a total game player after she completely saved Jon's ass during the Battle of the Bastards. But tensions are likely to be brewing as her half-brother has just become King in the North, and Littlefinger told her he wants her to be his queen. *Shudder*
Arya Stark has been a fan favorite since day one. Her time in Braavos studying to become Faceless came to a swift end when she sliced up the Waif, stole a bunch of faces and headed back to Westeros. Now she's gotten vengeance on the repulsive Walder Frey and his sons, and is heading back to Winterfell (probably?) to be reunited with her brother and sister.
Bran Stark has been busy studying warging and greensight with the Three-Eyed Raven North of the Wall, but now that nearly all of his companions have died and he's acquired knowledge that could send the Seven Kingdoms up in wildfire (again), what's his next move going to be in Season 7?
Theon Greyjoy seemed like he could never recover after Ramsay's cruelty turned him into the sad, pathetic creature known as Reek. But slowly, he's been regaining his humanity, and is turning out to be a slightly more honorable person than he ever was before. He's currently at his sister Yara's side as they sail with Daenerys for Westeros.
Petyr "Littlefinger" Baelish, the master manipulator of Westeros finally admitted that he's after the Iron Throne. While his claim is a pretty weak one, he's so crafty that he just might be able to weasel his way into more power than is good for anybody.
Game of Thrones Season 7 Review & Recap
It's a little too early for Game of Thrones Season 7 reviews and recaps! However, while we wait, why don't you catch up on 7 Things You Might Have Missed from the Season 6 Finale, OR you can re-watch every death from Season 6 in under three minutes. Enjoy! ;)
[[jwplayer:qDOLw7uF]]
Game of Thrones Season 7 Preview & Promos
Once Game of Thrones Season 7 is underway, check back here every week for previews and promos for each upcoming episode.
Game of Thrones Season 7 Spoilers
SPOILER WARNING: This section will contain links to the juiciest articles about all the latest Game of Thrones spoilers for Season 7. But don't worry. We know not everyone is on this page for the spoilers, so we won't give anything away right here.
Game of Thrones Season 7 Spin-Off
With only Season 7 and Season 8 remaining, could a Game of Thrones spin-off be in the works? There's no official answer yet, but it seems highly likely. There have already been plenty of whisperings about a GoT movie, and many, many, many ideas thrown around for new series. From the potentially legit ideas like Robert's Rebellion or the Children of the Forest, to the hilariously ridiculous like Livin' It Up With The Lannisters and Baywalkers.
Where To Watch Game of Thrones Season 7 Online
Game of Thrones Season 7 won't be available to watch online for a while, but why don't you re-watch some of the old GoT seasons while we wait?
HBO Now
$14.99 per month
Stream the latest content as soon as it's released on HBO
Does not require an HBO cable subscription
Works with desktop or mobile devices
HBO Go
Included with price of HBO premium cable subscription
Stream the latest content as soon as it's released on HBO
Works with desktop or mobile devices
Only available in the US
iTunes
$3.99 per episode or $38.99 per season
All of Season 6 available now
Some featurettes available for free
Google Play
$2.99 per episode or $25.99 per season
Seasons 1 5 available now
Preorder Season 6
Game of Thrones Season 7 Episodes
Check back here for Game of Thrones episode titles for Season 7 as soon as we know them!
Game of Thrones Merchandise
Here's your one stop shop for the best Game of Thrones merchandise this side of the wall.
GO GRAB ONE OF MY OFFICIAL TSHIRTS! They're only available for 2 weeks - once they're gone, they are gone forever! Link in bio x
A photo posted by Maisie Williams (@maisie_williams) on
Jun 13, 2016 at 2:08pm PDT
What better way to show your House loyalty, even during the off-season, than with some Westorosi swag?
Game of Thrones Books
George R.R. Martin is the real hero of Game of Thrones. His A Song of Ice and Fire books series provided the foundation on which Benioff and Weiss created the hit show, and for that, we are ever grateful.
'Wild Cards': Here's What You Need To Know About The Superhero Series From George R.R. Martin
He's A Grown-Up: George R.R. Martin Doesn't Really Mind When 'Game Of Thrones' Changes His Story
George R.R. Martin's Original Plan For 'Game of Thrones' Involved A Lannister-style Stark Romance!
By Season 5, the show has already over taken the books in terms of content, but since Martin is somewhat involved in the show, who's to say that we won't see them more or less line up again in the future?
Martin has currently published five novels in the Song of Ice and Fire series, with two more on the way.
Published:
A Game of Thrones (1996)
A Clash of Kings (1998)
A Storm of Swords (2000)
A Feast for Crows (2005)
A Dance with Dragons (2011)
Planned:
The Winds of Winter
A Dream of Spring (Formerly A Time for Wolves)
Prequels:
The Hedge Knight (1998)
The Sworn Sword (2003)
The Mystery Knight (2010)
What are your predictions for Game of Thrones Season 7?