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HBO announced today that Game of Thrones has been renewed for a seventh season. The news comes three days ahead of the Season 6 premiere, which is expected to draw enormous ratings for the cable network this Sunday.

Recent rumors suggested the series was eyeing another two-season pickup, with speculation that shortened would be ordered to conclude the series. Today's news includes no indication that the seventh season will be the show's last.



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