HBO Unveils First Harry Potter Series Poster Ahead of December 25 Debut
The poster features Dominic McLaughlin as Harry with Hogwarts Castle reflected in his glasses and carries the tagline "The Boy Who Lived".
HBO has released the first official poster for its Harry Potter television series, according to comingsoon.net. The image shows Dominic McLaughlin as Harry, with Hogwarts Castle reflected in his glasses, and carries the tagline "The Boy Who Lived".
The first season is titled Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone and adapts the first book in J.K. Rowling's series.
The eight-episode season is scheduled to premiere on HBO Max on December 25, 2026, according to HBO's announcement. That date places the launch on Christmas Day.
McLaughlin leads a cast that includes John Lithgow as Albus Dumbledore, Janet McTeer as Minerva McGonagall, Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape and Nick Frost as Rubeus Hagrid.
Quick answers
When does the Harry Potter TV series premiere?
The eight-episode first season is scheduled to premiere on HBO Max on December 25, 2026, according to HBO's announcement.
Who plays Harry Potter in the HBO series?
Dominic McLaughlin plays Harry Potter and appears on the first official poster.
What is the first season called?
The first season is titled Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone and adapts the first book.