HBO Unveils Harry Potter Character Posters Ahead of December Premiere
Dominic McLaughlin, Arabella Stanton and Alastair Stout appear as Harry, Hermione and Ron in posters tagged "The First Year Begins."
HBO has released new character posters for its Harry Potter television series, showing the three young leads holding wands against a Hogwarts library backdrop, according to comingsoon.net. The posters carry the tagline "The First Year Begins."
Dominic McLaughlin appears as Harry Potter, Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger and Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley.
Reaction was mixed. Some fans criticized the posters' editing and described the characters' appearance as uncanny or like bad cosplay.
The series is based on J.K. Rowling's books, and its first season adapts Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone across eight episodes.
The show is scheduled to premiere on HBO on December 25, 2026, with episodes also available on HBO Max.
Quick answers
When does the Harry Potter TV series premiere?
It is set to premiere on HBO on December 25, 2026, with episodes also available on HBO Max.
Who plays Harry, Hermione and Ron in the series?
Dominic McLaughlin plays Harry Potter, Arabella Stanton plays Hermione Granger and Alastair Stout plays Ron Weasley.
How many episodes is the first season?
The first season adapts Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone across eight episodes.