«Harry Potter» fans have finally got their first full-length look at HBO’s new series.

Viewers will return to Hogwarts on Christmas Day, December 25, 2026. The first season will focus on the events of the novel «Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone» and will consist of eight episodes.

The trailer features plenty of familiar moments from the first book, including the Sorting Ceremony, where the Sorting Hat assigns students to their houses, festive feasts for the first-year students, their first broomstick flights, Quidditch matches and more.

This time, the story of the young wizard will be brought to life by an entirely new cast. The title role will be played by Dominic McLaughlin, who was chosen from more than 30,000 applicants. Alastair Stout will portray Ron Weasley, while Arabella Stanton will take on the role of Hermione Granger.

One of the key features of the new project is expected to be its close adherence to the original books. HBO plans to dedicate each season to a separate novel.

Interestingly, the series is already being described as one of the most expensive television productions in history. The budget for the first season is estimated at around $300 million.

Meanwhile, filming on the second season is expected to begin in the coming weeks. It will be based on the novel «Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets».

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The Harry Potter television series has officially been renewed for a second season. HBO made the decision even before the premiere of the first installment, which is scheduled for release this winter.

The second season will be based on the book Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, with filming set to begin in autumn 2026. John Brown, who worked as a writer on the first season, has been appointed co-showrunner alongside Francesca Gardiner. HBO reportedly plans to adapt all seven books into seven separate seasons.

In the first episodes, Harry (Dominic McLaughlin) meets his future best friends — Ron Weasley (Alastair Stout) and Hermione Granger (Arabella Stanton) — is sorted at Hogwarts, attends Herbology classes, and plays Quidditch in Gryffindor colors. The project’s score was composed by Hans Zimmer.

Earlier, the trailer for the new Harry Potter series broke viewing records, surpassing 277 million views within its first 48 hours.

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The trailer for the series Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone — a new television adaptation of J.K. Rowling’s book series — has surpassed 277 million views within its first 48 hours. It has become the most-watched trailer in the history of HBO and HBO Max streaming platforms, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

The first season is based on the book of the same name, with each subsequent season expected to adapt the remaining installments of the series. The trailer shows Harry (Dominic McLaughlin) meeting his future best friends—Ron Weasley (Alastair Stout) and Hermione Granger (Arabella Stanton), trying on the Sorting Hat at Hogwarts, attending Herbology classes, and playing Quidditch in Gryffindor uniform.

The series is set to premiere at the end of December 2026.

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Warner Bros. is preparing to re-release Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone in theaters to mark the film’s upcoming 25th anniversary next year, Variety reports.

To commemorate the occasion, the original movie will return to the big screen, accompanied by special collector’s editions and exclusive merchandise featuring a new anniversary logo. Retail stores will also host themed events and promotions. According to Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products, the celebration «honors the legacy of the film and brings its magic to a new generation of fans.»

The first installment of the Harry Potter saga premiered on November 16, 2001. It launched one of the most successful franchises in cinema history and turned its young stars — Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint — into household names.