HBO Debuts First Full Harry Potter Clip With Great Hall Scene
The first full clip from HBO's Harry Potter series shows Dominic McLaughlin's Harry at the Hogwarts sorting dinner alongside Ron and Hermione.
HBO has released the first full clip from its Harry Potter television series, showing Harry and his classmates in the Hogwarts Great Hall as food appears on the long tables. The scene covers Harry's first night dining at the school.
In the clip, Albus Dumbledore, played by John Lithgow, and Professor McGonagall, played by Janet McTeer, discuss Harry being placed in Gryffindor. Dominic McLaughlin plays Harry, with Alastair Stout as Ron and Arabella Stanton as Hermione.
The first season is titled Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone and runs for eight episodes. It is scheduled to premiere on December 25, 2026, on HBO and to stream on HBO Max. Francesca Gardiner developed the series.
Plans for a television adaptation were confirmed in 2021, when HBO announced a long-term project based on J.K. Rowling's books. Casting began in 2024, with more than 40,000 young actors auditioning for the three main roles before McLaughlin, Stout and Stanton were officially cast in May 2025. Filming began in July 2025 at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden in Hertfordshire, England.
In May 2026, HBO confirmed a second season that will cover Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. The original film series began with 2001's Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone.
Quick answers
When does the Harry Potter TV series premiere?
Season 1 premieres on December 25, 2026, on HBO and streams on HBO Max.
How many episodes are in the first season?
The first season, titled Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, consists of eight episodes.
Who plays Harry, Ron and Hermione?
Dominic McLaughlin plays Harry, Alastair Stout plays Ron and Arabella Stanton plays Hermione.