The magic is officially returning to Hogwarts. HBO has released the second official teaser for Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, the upcoming eight-episode series based on J.K. Rowling’s bestselling books.
The new series is scheduled to debut at Christmas 2026 on HBO and will also be available to stream on HBO Max, giving fans a new television adaptation of Harry Potter’s first adventure.
The story follows Harry Potter, a young boy who grows up believing there is nothing particularly special about him. That changes when a mysterious letter arrives inviting him to attend Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. His acceptance opens the door to a hidden world filled with magic, friendship and adventure.
But Hogwarts is more than a school of wizardry. As Harry begins discovering the secrets surrounding his past, he and his new friends find themselves facing dangers that extend far beyond the classroom. The first season will follow Harry as he finds the courage to confront the darkest wizard of all.
Dominic McLaughlin stars as Harry Potter, with Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger and Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley. The trio will form the central friendship at the heart of the series.
The adult cast includes John Lithgow as Albus Dumbledore, Janet McTeer as Minerva McGonagall, Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape and Nick Frost as Rubeus Hagrid. Warwick Davis returns to the wizarding world as Filius Flitwick, while Sirine Saba plays Pomona Sprout.
The ensemble also features Rory Wilmot as Neville Longbottom, Lox Pratt as Draco Malfoy, Leo Earley as Seamus Finnigan, Elijah Oshin as Dean Thomas and Tristan Harland and Gabriel Harland as Fred and George Weasley.
Additional cast members include Daniel Rigby as Vernon Dursley, Bel Powley as Petunia Dursley, Paul Whitehouse as Argus Filch, Johnny Flynn as Lucius Malfoy, Bertie Carvel as Cornelius Fudge and Luke Thallon as Quirinus Quirrell.
Behind the camera, Francesca Gardiner serves as writer and executive producer, while Mark Mylod will executive produce and direct multiple episodes. The series is produced by HBO in association with Brontë Film and TV and Warner Bros. Television.
J.K. Rowling serves as an executive producer alongside Neil Blair and Ruth Kenley-Letts of Brontë Film and TV and David Heyman of Heyday Films.
With the second teaser now released, anticipation is building for HBO’s return to the wizarding world. Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone is set to arrive at Christmas 2026.