Harry Potter

Harry Potter is an HBO Original television series adapting J. K. Rowling's seven novels, with each season planned to cover one book. The first season, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (eight episodes), premieres on 25 December 2026 on HBO in the US and on HBO Max worldwide. A second season, adapting Chamber of Secrets, was ordered in May 2026.

It stars Dominic McLaughlin as Harry, Arabella Stanton as Hermione and Alastair Stout as Ron, with Lox Pratt as Draco and Rory Wilmot as Neville. John Lithgow plays Dumbledore, Janet McTeer McGonagall, Paapa Essiedu Snape, Nick Frost Hagrid and Warwick Davis Flitwick. Johnny Flynn, Daniel Rigby and Louise Brealey have recurring roles.

Francesca Gardiner is the showrunner and Hans Zimmer writes the score. The series is produced by HBO, Warner Bros. Television Studios, Brontë Film and Television and Heyday Films.