House of the Dragon Season 2, Episode 4, “The Red Dragon and the Gold,” was released in the U.S. on Sunday, July 7, 2024, at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT. That date has passed, so a countdown to its original release is no longer relevant.
When did Season 2, Episode 4 come out?
Prime Video lists “The Red Dragon and the Gold” with a U.S. release date of July 7, 2024, and a runtime of 58 minutes. The date fell on the season’s weekly Sunday release schedule. Prime Video’s episode listing gives the date and runtime.
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What time did it release?
The supported U.S. release time was 9 p.m. Eastern / 6 p.m. Pacific. Warner Bros. Discovery announced the season premiere for Sunday at 9 p.m. ET, and Forbes reported the season’s weekly schedule as 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT. Applied to the episode’s listed July 7 date, that gives the U.S. time for Episode 4. Warner Bros. Discovery’s season announcement and Forbes’ schedule report provide the weekly timing.
This is the U.S. schedule; it should not be read as a universal local release time. The available schedule information does not establish launch times for every country.
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Where can you watch it now?
Availability can vary by region and change over time. As checked October 4, 2026, HBO Max’s U.S. Help Center says Seasons 1 and 2 are available on the service. It also lists 4K UHD, HDR10 or Dolby Vision, and Dolby Atmos availability on select devices with a Premium plan. Check HBO Max’s U.S. availability and device details.
Prime Video’s listing presents Season 2 and Episode 4 as digital UHD purchase options. That is a purchase listing, not confirmation of subscription access, and storefront availability depends on location. Check the service in your region for current access and format options.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.What happens in “The Red Dragon and the Gold”?
In the episode’s spoiler-light setup, Rhaenys tries to maintain peace on the Black Council while Criston Cole leads a campaign into the Crownlands. In King’s Landing, Aemond continues to undermine Aegon’s authority.
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