It’s almost time for a whole new generation of wizards and witches to be welcomed into Hogwarts! “Harry Potter”, the beloved fantasy book series from author J.K. Rowling that was turned into a blockbuster film franchise, is coming to HBO as a new TV series. The series will reimagine all seven books, with each season covering one of them.
Recently, HBO Max dropped the official teaser for the eight-episode first season, titled “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone”, giving Potterheads a first real look at the wizarding world and the new golden trio. The series will debut Christmas 2026 on HBO and will be available to stream exclusively on HBO Max.
The first season will adapt Rowling’s debut novel, which was released in 1997. An official logline for the season reads:
“There is nothing special about Harry Potter – at least that’s what his Aunt Petunia always says. On his 11th birthday, a letter of admittance to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry opens up a hidden world for Harry: one of fun, friendship and magic. But with this new adventure comes great risk as Harry is forced to face a dangerous enemy from his past.”
Dominic McLaughlin inherited the role of Harry Potter, while Arabella Stanton and Alastair Stout took over the roles of Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley. Other characters who have been cast include Lox Pratt as Draco Malfoy, John Lithgow as Albus Dumbledore, Janet McTeer as Minerva McGonagall, Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape, Nick Frost as Rubeus Hagrid, and Rory Wilmot as Neville Longbottom.
The series is written and executive produced by Francesca Gardiner, with Mark Mylod directing multiple episodes. Executive producers include J.K. Rowling, Neil Blair, and Ruth Kenley-Letts of Brontë Film and TV, and David Heyman of Heyday Films.
Watch the first teaser below:
