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To this day, the series remains one of the most popular and celebrated shows to be made, with an incredible ensemble cast, immersive and expansive settings, a magical world plagued by politics and war, and it continued to enjoy incredible success for the first seven seasons of the show with fairly little negative feedback.

Unfortunately, by the time the series reached its fifth season, the show had outpaced the novels, and the story began to diverge, although Martin’s works and outlines for the story continued to have some influence. But by the time Game of Thrones got to season 8, things were way off track, and the final season was largely panned by audiences and critics.

However, with the recent shake-up at HBO, a Game of Thrones remake could become a very real possibility, depending on how the dust settles following the changes made across HBO and its parent company, Warner Bros.

Netflix Could Soon Own Game Of Thrones

For some time, Warner Bros. has been in talks to sell up and bring new blood into the company. For a while, Paramount has been one of the frontrunners in discussions to purchase one of the oldest studios in Hollywood, but in a shocking twist, it appears that Netflix is closing in on getting a confirmed deal to take over WB and all it entails, including HBO.

While deals like this take years to get across the line, there is a firm offer on the table, and all parties have agreed to move forward together, but regulatory checks will need to be completed before everything is squared away. Currently, the estimated timeline until completion is between 12 and 18 months, which could mean Netflix takes over HBO in the first half of 2027.

And of course, that means that Game of Thrones would come under the stewardship of the mega streamer, and likely become a permanent part of the library alongside other Netflix originals like Squid Game, Wednesday, Bridgerton, and many more.

Would Netflix Ever Remake Game Of Thrones?

Currently, it seems unthinkable to remake a show like Game of Thrones, especially considering the series only began airing back in 2011, and it currently continues to expand with the spin-off series, House of the Dragon. But, that being said, in the era of streaming, there is a lot happening that seemed unimaginable before.

For one thing, it never seemed like a streaming service like Netflix would one day take over one of the giants of cinema that helped to transform Hollywood into the home of film it is today. But, after knockbacks to the theatrical film scene like COVID, the monumental financial failure of the DCEU, and the failed Monsterverse, WB is on the verge of becoming an arm of Netflix.

Similarly, the classic Harry Potter films that began releasing back in 2001 seemed like they would remain cultural icons that would be shared with at least a few new generations. And yet, WB has opted to remake the story in a TV show format with at least one season dedicated to each year, as outlined in the original books.

Media in the streaming age moves a lot faster, and changes come sooner than ever before. So, it’s possible that a Game of Thrones remake could be in the pipeline for a studio like Netflix after they acquire the rights. Especially since the show ended on such a low note, and there is potential to do something better.

Game Of Thrones On Netflix Feels Weird

No doubt this is an odd possibility, and one that would likely upset a large part of the fanbase, but studios like Netflix appear to be more concerned with what will attract the most attention now, constantly churning out new content, and a powerful IP like Game of Thrones may prove too attractive not to dive back into.

However, just having the show on Netflix’s platform, assuming the deal goes through, along with the spin-offs, will be a profoundly different experience. HBO is known for its library of prestige TV content that it has created, and while Netflix has been trying to match this level with its shows, it has rarely been able to even come close.

The acquisition of HBO would massively change that and open the door for Netflix to create more elevated content alongside their usual servings of bingeable TV that can be consumed while doomscrolling on the couch. Hopefully, they can at least distinguish this content under a separate label, potentially retaining the HBO brand for that reason.

However, whether Netflix succeeds at first purchasing, then folding in all of WB’s assets, before integrating the content and eventually making use of all the new talent, remains a long road with a steep incline. But, when all is said and done, Netflix might remake a show like Game of Thrones in hopes of proving itself and capitalizing on its previous success.