In a nutshell

• HBO Max releases first teaser for the new Harry Potter series.
• Season 1, Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, debuts Christmas 2026.
• Dominic McLaughlin stars as Harry Potter alongside a star-studded cast.

HBO Max has officially unveiled the first teaser for its highly anticipated Harry Potter series, with the debut season titled Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone.

The series will premiere on Christmas 2026 on HBO and stream exclusively on HBO Max in available regions, including Asia Pacific, Germany, Italy, and the UK & Ireland.

The Story

The series follows Harry’s journey from his humble beginnings with the Dursleys to his acceptance into Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. As Harry discovers friendship, magic, and adventure, he must also confront a dangerous enemy tied to his past.

Cast Highlights

The cast features a mix of rising stars and veteran actors:

• Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter
• Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger
• Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley
• John Lithgow as Albus Dumbledore
• Janet McTeer as Minerva McGonagall
• Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape
• Nick Frost as Rubeus Hagrid

Additional cast members include Bel Powley, Johnny Flynn, Katherine Parkinson, Warwick Davis, and Anton Lesser, among many others.

Behind the Scenes

The series is written and executive produced by Francesca Gardiner, with Mark Mylod directing multiple episodes. Production is in collaboration with Brontë Film and TV and Warner Bros. Television, with executive producers including J.K. Rowling, Neil Blair, Ruth Kenley-Letts, and David Heyman of Heyday Films.