HBO's Harry Potter Series Sets December 25, 2026 Premiere on HBO Max
Francesca Gardiner is showrunner and writer on the adaptation of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, with Mark Mylod among the directors.
HBO's television adaptation of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone will premiere on December 25, 2026, the network has confirmed. The series will debut on HBO Max, according to screenrant.com.
Francesca Gardiner serves as showrunner and writer on the series, and Mark Mylod is one of its directors. Dominic McLaughlin plays Harry Potter, Arabella Stanton plays Hermione Granger and Alastair Stout plays Ron Weasley. Janet McTeer plays Minerva McGonagall.
The teaser for the series became HBO's most viewed trailer of all time, surpassing The Last of Us season 2.
A busy slate for HBO
In 2026, HBO premiered the prequel series A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms and the third season of House of the Dragon, both of which performed strongly in viewership.
The Harry Potter remake was announced a couple of years before October 2026, with the books written by J.K. Rowling.
Quick answers
When does HBO's Harry Potter series premiere?
It is set to premiere on December 25, 2026.
Where will the Harry Potter series stream?
It will debut on HBO Max.
Who plays Harry, Hermione and Ron?
Dominic McLaughlin plays Harry Potter, Arabella Stanton plays Hermione Granger and Alastair Stout plays Ron Weasley.