When does House of the Dragon return?

House of the Dragon is an American fantasy drama television series created by George R. R. Martin and Ryan Condal for HBO. Based on parts of Martin's 2018 book Fire & Blood, the series begins about 100 years after the Seven Kingdoms are united by the Targaryen conquest, nearly 200 years before the events of Game of Thrones. The series premiered on August 21, 2022, with the first season consisting of ten episodes. The second season premiered on June 16, 2024, with eight episodes. It received positive reviews for its character development, visual effects, writing, score by Ramin Djawadi, and performances.