HBO's Final Season of 'Game of Thrones' to Premiere in April 2019 | THR News

HBO has announced that the 8th and final season of Game of Thrones will premiere in April 2019, twenty months after the 7th season ended. The final season will consist of six episodes, with some potentially running up to 90 minutes. This timing makes the show eligible for the 2019 Emmys. A promotional video highlights key moments from past seasons and promises intense battles and drama. The final season is expected to feature the largest battle in the series' history, and author George RR Martin hints at a bittersweet conclusion.

When is the final season of Game of Thrones set to premiere?

• April 2019

• July 2019

• August 2017

• January 2019

How many episodes will the final season of Game of Thrones have?

• Eight

• Five

• Six

• Seven

What is the maximum potential running time for an episode in the final season?

• 60 minutes

• 75 minutes

• 90 minutes

• 120 minutes

What major event is expected to feature in the final season of Game of Thrones?

• The Red Wedding

• The King's Landing wildfire attack

• The Battle of the Bastards

• The biggest battle sequence in series history

How has George RR Martin described the ending of the Game of Thrones series?

• An open-ended conclusion

• A tragic ending

• A happy ending

• A bittersweet note