'Game of Thrones': The 'one war that matters' is upon us as HBO announces release month for final season

HBO has announced that the final season of its biggest show 'Game of Thrones' will premiere in April 2019

It's been a long wait for 'Game of Thrones' fans but, finally, we know when the winter is coming: Spring of 2019.

The last official news on the popular series was announced nearly a year ago when HBO stated that the show would return in 2019. The premium network took to social media on Tuesday to reveal the release date for the eighth and final season of its hit television show. 'GOT' season eight will premiere in April, almost two years after season seven.

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