New Harry Potter TV series set to launch Christmas with seven-season plan

HBO's new Harry Potter adaptation drops this Christmas with Dominic McLaughlin as the young wizard and an early season two renewal locked in.

Why it mattersHarry Potter fans now have a modern TV version that respects the full story, giving them years of new content to watch.

AustraliaAustralian viewers can stream the series on HBO Max (or its local equivalent) from Christmas, bringing the wizarding world back to screens in a fresh format.

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Harry Potter HBO series shows sorting ceremony in new trailer

HBO releases a new trailer for Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, debuting Christmas 2026. It features the sorting ceremony and more of Dumbledore and Snape than the first trailer did.

Why it mattersThe Harry Potter books are among the world's best-selling series. This HBO adaptation brings them to screen for the first time.