HBO dropped the first teaser trailer for its “Harry Potter” TV adaptation on Wednesday, revealing a Christmas 2026 release on HBO.
The series stars Dominic McLaughlin, Alastair Stout and Arabella Stanton as Harry, Ron and Hermione, respectively. The young trio will be joined by John Lithgow, Janet McTeer, Paapa Essiedu and Nick Frost in the main cast.
“Your parents were the kindest, bravest people I have ever met. They were funny and clever and they stood up for what they believe is right,” Frost’s Hagrid says in the trailer. “The next time I see you will be at Hogwarts.”
You can watch the teaser below.
The trailer shows scenes both familiar and new for fans of the iconic fantasy franchise. Early moments show a very young Harry Potter getting bullied at school and meeting Hagrid on a subway, while later clips highlight familiar sights depicted in the film franchise — the Hogwarts Express, a Quidditch match and, of course, Hogwarts itself.
“There is nothing special about Harry Potter – at least that’s what his Aunt Petunia always says,” a logline reads. “On his 11th birthday, a letter of admittance to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry opens up a hidden world for Harry: one of fun, friendship and magic. But with this new adventure comes great risk as Harry is forced to face a dangerous enemy from his past.”
The TV adaptation was first announced back in 2023, when HBO renamed its streaming service to Max (which has since been rebranded back to HBO Max). Production then began at Leavesden Studios in July 2025 and — as of now — only Warwick Davis is set to reprise his role from the original eight movies.
Directed by Mark Mylod, his fellow executive producers include showrunner Francesca Gardiner, Neil Blair, Ruth Kenley-Letts, David Heyman and author J. K. Rowling. Hans Zimmer also notably serves as composer.
HBO’s “Harry Potter” will premiere Christmas 2026
