Summary
- HBO has revealed the official teaser for the upcoming eight-episode first season of its original Harry Potter series
- Titled Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, the debut season is slated for a Christmas 2026 release
HBO has released the first official teaser for its upcoming Harry Potter series adaptation, officially titled Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone. Based on J.K. Rowling’s beloved books, the eight-episode first season will debut on HBO and stream exclusively on HBO Max in Christmas 2026.
The series aims to introduce a new generation to the magical Wizarding World, with the teaser giving us our first look at the beloved characters and Harry’s first year at Hogwarts. The official logline 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.”
The extensive cast includes Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter, Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger, and Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley. Rounding out the faculty and key figures are John Lithgow as Albus Dumbledore, Janet McTeer as Minerva McGonagall, Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape, and Nick Frost as Rubeus Hagrid. Additional notable casting includes Daniel Rigby as Vernon Dursley, Bel Powley as Petunia Dursley, and Johnny Flynn as Lucius Malfoy. The series is written and executive produced by Francesca Gardiner, with Mark Mylod directing multiple episodes and executive producing alongside J.K. Rowling, Neil Blair, Ruth Kenley-Letts, and David Heyman.
Watch the teaser above. Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone premieres Christmas 2026.
