Rumours of a 2026 release for The Winds of Winter have circulated online after a purported 'leaked screenshot' claimed the novel is already complete. The post, which appeared on an anonymous image-sharing forum on 10 April 2026, alleges that author George R. R. Martin finished the manuscript in late 2025.
The claim states that the book has entered final editorial and production stages, with a release window planned for Autumn 2026. It also suggests the manuscript was delivered 'internally' in January and is approximately 1,600 pages long.
