- Will George R. R. Martin announce "The Winds of Winter" in 2026?7¢7%
Strong trader consensus around a 91.6% implied probability for no announcement of The Winds of Winter in 2026 stems primarily from George R.R. Martin’s extended history of missed deadlines and limited public updates on the manuscript’s completion. With the year more than three-quarters over and no verified signals of a finished draft or imminent reveal, the market reflects skepticism rooted in the author’s documented pattern of prioritizing other projects over the core A Song of Ice and Fire series. Industry observers note Martin’s age and competing commitments continue to slow progress, consistent with past delays that have stretched over a decade. A late-year announcement remains possible if the manuscript reaches a publishable state, though such an outcome would require an abrupt shift from the current trajectory.
Rules
This market will resolve to "Yes" if George R. R. Martin publicly and explicitly announces by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET that an installment of A Song of Ice and Fire titled "The Winds of Winter" will be released. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No". The announcement of the creation of any expansion or sequel not explicitly named "The Winds of Winter" (e.g., Fire & Blood, A Sworn Sword) will not be sufficient to qualify this market toward a "Yes" resolution. The book must have the words "The Winds of Winter" in the title to qualify. This market is concerned only with the announcement of release. The resolution source for this market will be official information from George R. R. Martin or a consensus of credible sources.