HBO Max Announces New Harry Potter TV Series

The highly anticipated show is expected to be the biggest streaming event of the decade.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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HBO Max has announced plans to launch a new Harry Potter television series in 2027. The series will adapt all seven books from the beloved fantasy franchise, with each season covering one book. The show will star Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter and John Lithgow as Albus Dumbledore, though it will feature some differences from the original films.

Why it matters

The Harry Potter series remains one of the most popular and lucrative entertainment franchises in the world, with the original films grossing over $7 billion at the global box office. A new high-profile TV adaptation has the potential to reignite interest in the Wizarding World and drive significant subscriber growth for HBO Max as it competes with other major streaming services.

The details

According to JB Perrette, CEO & President of Global Streaming & Games at Warner Bros. Discovery, the new Harry Potter series is expected to be "number one, two, and three in many ways" as a streaming event. Each season will cover one of the seven books in the original series, allowing for a more in-depth adaptation compared to the films.

  • The new Harry Potter TV series is expected to premiere on HBO Max in 2027.

The players

HBO Max

A major streaming service owned by Warner Bros. Discovery that will host the new Harry Potter series.

Dominic McLaughlin

The actor cast to play the role of Harry Potter in the new TV series.

John Lithgow

The veteran actor who will portray the role of Albus Dumbledore in the new Harry Potter series.

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What they’re saying

“It's number one, two, and three in many ways. We can't wait for this global streaming event.”

— JB Perrette, CEO & President of Global Streaming & Games at Warner Bros. Discovery (The Hollywood Reporter)

What’s next

Fans will eagerly await more details on the casting, production, and release timeline for the new Harry Potter TV series as HBO Max ramps up promotion in the coming years.

The takeaway

The return of the Harry Potter franchise to the screen, this time in a high-profile TV adaptation, demonstrates the enduring popularity and commercial potential of the beloved wizarding world created by J.K. Rowling. The new series has the opportunity to introduce the magical story to a new generation of viewers and drive significant subscriber growth for HBO Max.