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New A Song of Ice and Fire calendar will focus on Dunk and Egg

The 2026 A Song of Ice and Fire calendar may hint at HBO’s new Game of Thrones prequel series.

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December 24, 2024

Ved Prabhudesai

Peter Claffey as Ser Duncan the Tall in A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms

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Fans of Game of Thrones eagerly await the annual A Song of Ice and Fire calendar, showcasing artwork inspired by George R.R. Martin‘s series. The calendars always highlight different aspects of his world that are usually unseen.

The 2025 edition, illustrated by Eddie Mendoza, focuses on iconic events from the books. Details about the 2026 calendar have emerged, featuring artwork by Tom Kidd. Reportedly, it will focus on characters from Martin’s The Tales of Dunk and Egg series, which form the basis for the upcoming prequel show, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms.

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New A Song of Ice and Fire calendar to highlight Dunk and Egg

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Tom Kidd, known for his work on Martin’s Dying of the Light, focuses on characters from A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms in the 2026 A Song of Ice and Fire calendar. According to Westeros.org, the art explores the adventures of Dunk and Egg, the central figures of Martin’s novellas. The official description reads:

“Journey across Westeros and Essos with artist Tom Kidd, as we follow the adventures of hedge knight, Dunk, and his squire, Egg, inspired by their tale in A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. Featuring the pre-history of the bestselling series, as well as youthful glimpses of some of the older players in A Game of Thrones, here is the width and breadth of the Seven Kingdoms and Essos as you have never seen it before, full of majesty and sweeping vistas.”

Surprisingly, the calendar will also consist of scenes from Essos. This suggests connections to potential future stories or developments within Martin’s world. The depictions of Essos have fueled speculation about Martin’s future plans for Dunk and Egg to join the Golden Company, as theorized by fansite Los Siete Reinos.

The Tales of Dunk and Egg explore the adventures of Ser Duncan the Tall and his squire, Egg. These stories are prequels to the events of Game of Thrones, offering fans a closer look at Westeros’ history. Three novellas form the core of this series: “The Hedge Knight,” “The Sworn Sword,” and “The Mystery Knight.”

HBO’s adaptation, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, will bring these tales to life. The first season focuses on “The Hedge Knight.” Future seasons may cover additional novellas if the show finds success. However, the inclusion of Essos in the calendar suggests untold stories beyond the existing novellas.

The calendar will release on July 22, 2025, which coincides with the expected premiere of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms.

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Ved Prabhudesai

Ved Prabhudesai is an avid enthusiast of all things pop culture. He has a special interest in the field of animation and art, with a background in Fine Arts and Digital Media Arts. He has begun his first into the field of Entertainment Journalism with Wiki of Thrones, and has been writing for them since 2023. He also has experience working as a screenplay writer, animator and comic book artist. His hobbies include holding discussions and organising events focused around pop culture, dissecting the importance of media in today's world. He began reading A Song Of Ice And Fire shortly before Game of Thrones debuted on HBO. He has followed the series religiously and has spent hours reading Wikis learning about Targaryen history and possible plot points we will see in the Winds of Winter.