Is Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone coming back?

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone premieres on December 25, 2026, on HBO. This upcoming series is set to debut with its first season, which will consist of eight episodes, all airing on the same day. The show is currently in development, with the premiere date confirmed for late 2026. The series is a fantasy and supernatural drama based on the beloved book series that began in 1997. It tells the story of Harry Potter, an ordinary boy who discovers he is a wizard and is invited to attend Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. The show explores Harry’s journey from an unremarkable childhood to a world filled with magic, friendship, and danger, as he faces a powerful enemy from his past. The cast includes John Lithgow as Albus Dumbledore, Janet McTeer as Minerva McGonagall, Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape, Nick Frost as Rubeus Hagrid, Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter, Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger, Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley, and Rory Wilmot as Neville Longbottom. The series has not yet been rated, and each episode will run approximately 60 minutes.