HBO has released the first official teaser trailer for Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, the eight-episode first season of its upcoming Harry Potter series. The show will premiere on Christmas Day 2026 on HBO and stream exclusively on HBO Max.
The trailer was unveiled at the HBO Max UK and Ireland launch event on Tuesday, March 25. It gives fans their first look at key moments from the story, including Harry’s life with the Dursleys, the arrival of his Hogwarts letter, and his first steps into the wizarding world.
Cast
Dominic McLaughlin stars as Harry Potter, with Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger and Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley.
The adult cast includes John Lithgow as Albus Dumbledore, Janet McTeer as Minerva McGonagall, Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape, and Nick Frost as Rubeus Hagrid.
Additional cast: Lox Pratt as Draco Malfoy, Rory Wilmot as Neville Longbottom, Katherine Parkinson as Molly Weasley, Daniel Rigby as Vernon Dursley, Bel Powley as Petunia Dursley, Paul Whitehouse as Argus Filch, Johnny Flynn as Lucius Malfoy, Bertie Carvel as Cornelius Fudge, Luke Thallon as Quirinus Quirrell, Anton Lesser as Garrick Ollivander, and Warwick Davis returning as Filius Flitwick.
What We Know So Far
The series is being written and executive produced by Francesca Gardiner, who serves as showrunner. Mark Mylod will direct multiple episodes. Both are known for their work on Succession.
Executive producers include J.K. Rowling, Neil Blair, Ruth Kenley-Letts of Bront\u00eb Film and TV, and David Heyman of Heyday Films. The series is produced for HBO in association with Bront\u00eb Film and TV and Warner Bros. Television.
Each of Rowling’s seven books will be adapted into its own season. Season 1 covers Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone across eight episodes.
Why Theme Park Fans Should Care
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter remains one of the most popular themed lands in any park on the planet. Universal’s Wizarding World spans two lands at Universal Orlando, one at Universal Studios Hollywood, and the recently opened Ministry of Magic at Epic Universe.
A new HBO series generating massive mainstream attention for the Harry Potter IP is significant for theme parks. Renewed interest in the franchise historically drives attendance at Wizarding World attractions, and Universal has continued to invest heavily in Harry Potter experiences across its parks.
Source: Warner Bros. Discovery Press Release
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