HBO Max has kicked off its highly anticipated UK launch with a takeover of one of London’s most iconic landmarks. On March 24, 2026, giant digital screens at Piccadilly Circus lit up with dramatic footage and branding from House of the Dragon, turning the bustling tourist hub into a vibrant advertisement for the new streaming service.
Quick read:
- HBO Max has taken over London’s iconic Piccadilly Circus
- HBO Max will officially arrives in the UK on March 26, 2026
- A free immersive pop-up experience has also been setup for the fans
‘HOUSE OF THE DRAGON’ featured at Piccadilly Circus during an advert for HBO Max ahead of its UK launch this Thursday! pic.twitter.com/sOLGlNY5xn
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The epic Piccadilly Circus promotion
The advert, captured by numerous fans and posted on X, shows House of the Dragon prominently featured during a high-impact HBO Max promotional reel. Set against the famous neon lights of Piccadilly Circus, the sequence highlights two dragons, supposedly Syrax and Seasmoke in a 3D setting, giving the impression that they are flying out of the screen. This is drawing crowds and generating massive excitement just days before the platform’s official debut in the UK and Ireland.
This bold move forms part of a wider citywide marketing campaign. Alongside the digital screens, HBO Max has launched a free immersive pop-up experience at The Venue beneath the Piccadilly Lights, running on March 25 and 26. Fans can step inside recreated sets, view original props and costumes from House of the Dragon, and even sit on the Iron Throne.
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HBO Max UK launch details
HBO Max officially arrives in the UK on Thursday, March 26, 2026, bringing a vast library of premium content including Game of Thrones, The Last of Us, Euphoria, Sex and the City, and upcoming titles like the new Harry Potter series. The Piccadilly Circus activation is designed to build hype and drive subscriptions by giving Londoners and tourists an immediate taste of what the platform offers. Additional installations complement the main event.
A colossal House of the Dragon display featuring the Balerion the Black Dread dragon skull will tower over Potters Fields Park near Tower Bridge on launch day, while themed food trucks and interactive experiences pop up across Leicester Square and other central locations. With the platform now live, UK viewers can stream the upcoming House of the Dragon alongside a growing slate of HBO originals, marking a major expansion for the franchise on British shores.

















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