- HBO’s Harry Potter series has a confirmed release date for December 25, 2026
- This is earlier than planned as it was originally due in 2027
- A trailer has given us a first proper look at the new series
HBO Max’s Harry Potter TV show just got its first trailer, with one of the best streaming services finally giving fans a glimpse at what’s to come.
Alongside the trailer, we also have a confirmed release date of December 25, 2026, meaning those who watch the Harry Potter movies as part of a holiday tradition are in for a treat.
Development on the series began in January 2021, so fans have been waiting a little while for a proper first look at what’s to come. We also know that season 1 will share the same name as the first novel, Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone.
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Take a look at HBO’s first Harry Potter trailer below.
What do we know about the Harry Potter series?
Season 1 of Harry Potter will premiere on Christmas Day, but it’s not yet known if all episodes will drop in one go or if we’ll see a weekly release. We’re expecting to see updates coming through soon, though.
We do know that there are eight episodes in the first season, so there’s plenty of room for expansion on the Philosopher’s Stone story. There’s a cast of well-known names as well as newcomers, too, with the three child stars confirmed in 2025.
Arabella Stanton is Hermione, Alastair Stout is Ron, and Dominic McLaughlin will play the titular role of Harry. They’re joined by an all-star supporting cast including John Lithgow as Dumbledore, Nick Frost as Hagrid, Katherine Parkinson as Molly Weasley, and Paapa Essiedu as Snape. Warwick Davis reprises his role as Flitwick, too.
Harry Potter is arriving on HBO Max sooner than expected, as it was originally set to launch in 2027, making it a nice Christmas gift for fans who have been eagerly anticipating its arrival.
In November 2025, HBO boss Casey Bloys confirmed to Deadline that writing had commenced on the second season, so we’ll definitely be seeing more in the future.
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