Game of Thrones will return next summer but with shortened episodes than the previous season.

Game of Thrones Season 7 shorter

The Emmy favorite show previous seasons have 10 episodes but in the 7th season, the show will have only 7 episodes. The Vox also learned that Game of Thrones season 7 premiere date will be delayed.

Reached out for comment, D.B Weiss revealed that the production has to be delayed because of the need for 'real snow'. The showrunner explained how it has caused the starting a little bit later. And since the production starts this summer, GOT season 7 will debut the next summer.

As for Game of Thrones season 7 shorter episodes, the fans are quite disappointed with the network announcement. This marks the first time that GOT consists of only seven.

Game of Thrones Season 7 spoilers

HBO confirmed that GOT season 7 will take scenes in various regions such as Spain, Northern Ireland and Iceland. It's been a long time since the production took place in Iceland, Entertainment Weekly reported. And season seven is probably the penultimate season of Game of Thrones.

While on the wait, there have been many theories that predict the storyline in Game of Thrones season 7.

In GOT season 6, Bran who had a vision of past incidents, might be given important roles since he knows so much about the fate and Jon's parentage. And many fan-theories also believe that Meera Reed is Jon's sister.

As Arya previously took Hound's gold, there might be a battle between The Hound and The Mountain Clegane in the 7th season. And Arya will also be Lady Stoneheart. Meanwhile Euron Greyjoy could be setting up plans, building ships to attack Theon and Asha.

What do you think about fan theories and spoilers of Game of Thrones season 7?