# Harry Potter (2026) — Celluloid TV fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/shows/harry-potter-hbo/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-24

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 0% |
| Critic Score | 0% |
| Audience Score | 0% |
| Metascore | 0/100 |
| IMDb | 0/10 |
| Fan Score | 0% |
| Creator | Francesca Gardiner |
| Platform | HBO Max |
| Genres | Fantasy, Adventure, Drama, Family |
| Seasons | 1 (8 episodes) |
| Language | English |
| Country | United Kingdom |

## Quick answer

Harry Potter (2026) is an upcoming Fantasy, Adventure, Drama, Family series created by Francesca Gardiner, set to premiere on HBO Max. No Celluloid Score yet — scores publish after critic embargos lift.

## Critics consensus

Not yet scored — HBO’s book-faithful Wizarding World reboot premieres Christmas Day 2026 with a new trio and Lithgow’s Dumbledore; Celluloid Scores publish after critic embargos lift.

## Synopsis

HBO’s eight-episode first season re-adapts J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone for television, following Dominic McLaughlin’s Harry to Hogwarts with Arabella Stanton as Hermione and Alastair Stout as Ron. John Lithgow, Janet McTeer, Paapa Essiedu, and Nick Frost headline the adult cast as Dumbledore, McGonagall, Snape, and Hagrid. Premieres Christmas Day 2026 (25 December) on HBO and HBO Max; Season 2 (Chamber of Secrets) is already ordered.

## Cast

Dominic McLaughlin, Arabella Stanton, Alastair Stout, John Lithgow, Janet McTeer, Paapa Essiedu, Nick Frost, Lox Pratt, Rory Wilmot, Warwick Davis

## Most searched questions

**When does Harry Potter premiere?**
Harry Potter is scheduled for 2026 on HBO Max (8-episode first season). Celluloid Scores publish after critic embargos lift. Created by Francesca Gardiner.

**Where will I stream Harry Potter?**
Harry Potter is set to premiere on HBO Max. Primary catalog tag: HBO Max. Check the Celluloid series page for regional updates.

**Who stars in Harry Potter?**
Harry Potter stars Dominic McLaughlin, Arabella Stanton, Alastair Stout, John Lithgow, Janet McTeer, and others.

**Who created Harry Potter?**
Harry Potter was created by Francesca Gardiner.

**What genre is Harry Potter?**
Harry Potter is listed as fantasy, adventure, drama on Celluloid.

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