House of the Dragon Season 3 premiered last week, and fans have responded enthusiastically to the return of the Targaryen saga. The latest season has earned strong reviews, with a 97% score on Rotten Tomatoes. Now, speculation is growing that HBO may be preparing to introduce a new dragon in Episode 2.
According to fan theories, the recently released trailer includes a brief glimpse of a dragon that has not yet appeared in the series. This has sparked widespread discussion online about the identity of the creature.
Reports suggest that showrunner and co-creator Ryan Condal previously indicated that House of the Dragon would feature 17 dragons. While several have already appeared on screen, fans believe one dragon remains unrevealed. Many viewers on social media platform X have speculated that the final dragon could be the legendary Cannibal.
Who is Cannibal?
According to the Game of Thrones fan wiki, Cannibal was a massive wild dragon known for his coal-black scales and green eyes. He was considered the largest and oldest of the wild dragons, although his exact age remains unknown.
Legends on Dragonstone claimed that Cannibal lived on the island even before House Targaryen arrived from Valyria, making him potentially older than any known dragon. However, maesters disputed these stories, arguing that dragons were unlikely to live for such an extended period.
