With the announcement of its upcoming Game of Thrones movie, Warner Bros. has secured its box office domination of the fantasy genre for years to come. HBO, which became a Warner Bros. property in 2022, has been expanding its Game of Thrones universe through television spinoffs. As the original Game of Thrones saw massive success with this storytelling medium, it makes sense that its first few additions to the franchise have been the same format. Recent news confirms that the fantasy franchise will expand beyond projects like House of the Dragon, however.
Warner Bros. is reportedly developing a Game of Thrones movie, which will bring the world of Westeros to the big screen. There isn't much information regarding what the Game of Thrones movie will be about. But regardless of the story the upcoming film tells, it's certain to attract a large audience — at least if the viewership of the original series is anything to judge by. And by adding this project to its roster, Warner Bros. is ensuring it's the biggest player when it comes to fantasy movies coming out over the next decade.
Warner Bros. Secured Its Domination Of The Fantasy Genre With LOTR & Game Of Thrones Movies
The Studio Will Produce Some Of The Genre's Biggest Releases
Given the popularity of Game of Thrones, the upcoming movie alone almost guarantees that Warner Bros. will be a dominating force in the fantasy genre. However, it's not just this film that secures the studio's success in this space. Warner Bros. also owns the rights to The Lord of the Rings, and it's also releasing new films based on J.R.R. Tolkien's books in the next few years. The end of 2024 will mark the release of the animated LOTR film, The War of the Rohirrim, and The Hunt for Gollum is already slated for 2026.
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These adaptations will be some of the biggest upcoming releases in the genre, and the new Game of Thrones movie only adds to that. There aren't many other huge fantasy franchises that can compete with these two. That means that Warner Bros. will have a greater stake in it than any other studio. And if the company eventually decides to pursue more Harry Potter movies, it will reap the benefits of three of the biggest fantasy properties out there.
Could Game Of Thrones' Movie Franchise Become As Big As Lord Of The Rings?
It Could Be Exactly What HBO's Fantasy Franchise Needs
Game of Thrones proved a cultural phenomenon when it was airing, so it could eventually become as big as The Lord of the Rings — though Warner Bros. will need to put in the work to get it to that point. After Game of Thrones' divisive ending and House of the Dragon season 2's criticisms, there's no denying that some of the excitement surrounding the franchise has died down. However, a movie could be exactly what it needs to regain the popularity it accumulated after its first few seasons.
When it comes down to it, the quality of the Game of Thrones film will determine if it becomes as big as The Lord of the Rings.
When it comes down to it, the quality of the Game of Thrones film will determine if it becomes as big as The Lord of the Rings. If it covers interesting events and is handled properly, it could easily spawn sequels and other feature films. This would help it reach the same level of success as the Lord of the Rings franchise, but poor writing and budgeting choices could have the opposite effect. Only time will tell if Game of Thrones proves a box office boon for Warner Bros. — or a major bust.
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Game of Thrones is a multimedia franchise created by George R.R. Martin. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire is the basis for the award-winning HBO series Game of Thrones, which lasted for eight seasons. After the incredibly divisive final season of Game of Thrones, the series was followed up by the prequel series House of the Dragon, which also received critical acclaim.
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