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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Ma. Kyla Morco

Game of Thrones Isn't Over—Why HBO Keeps on Turning Westeros Into a Billion-Dollar Business

Jon Snow's return in 'War for Westeros' shows Warner Bros. Discovery's ongoing investment in one of TV's most valuable franchises. (Credit: Game of Thrones)

From hit TV spin-offs to video games and a planned feature film, Warner Bros. Discovery is proving the Game of Thrones franchise remains one of its most valuable entertainment assets. Nearly seven years after the divisive ending of Game of Thrones, HBO and Warner Bros. Discovery are showing little interest in leaving Westeros behind.

The latest sign came with renewed attention on Game of Thrones: War for Westeros, an upcoming strategy game that brings Jon Snow back as a playable character, while allowing fans to reshape key battles from George R.R. Martin's fantasy world. Rather than marking a nostalgic return, the game reflects a broader strategy: turning one of television's biggest franchises into a long-term entertainment business that stretches far beyond its original series. From streaming and gaming to merchandise and film, the company continues finding new ways to monetise a world that first captivated audiences in 2011.

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