HBO has released the official second teaser for the upcoming eight‑episode season of HARRY POTTER AND THE PHILOSOPHER’S STONE, premiering December 25, 2026 on HBO and streaming on HBO Max. The new teaser offers a fresh look at the series’ tone, world‑building, and young ensemble cast as the story reintroduces audiences to the beginning of Harry’s journey.
The new teaser highlights the series’ grounded tone, youthful cast, and the early mysteries surrounding Harry’s entry into the wizarding world — setting the stage for a season focused on discovery, danger, and the beginnings of a legendary journey.
Season 1
Harry Potter has never been told he is special — in fact, his Aunt Petunia insists he is not. But when a mysterious letter arrives inviting him to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, Harry discovers a hidden world of magic, friendship, and danger. Within Hogwarts’ ancient halls lie dark secrets, and Harry must find the courage to confront the darkest wizard of all.
Season 1 Cast
- Dominic McLaughlin — Harry Potter
- Arabella Stanton — Hermione Granger
- Alastair Stout — Ron Weasley
- John Lithgow — Albus Dumbledore
- Janet McTeer — Minerva McGonagall
- Paapa Essiedu — Severus Snape
- Nick Frost — Rubeus Hagrid
- Rory Wilmot — Neville Longbottom
- Lox Pratt — Draco Malfoy
- Leo Earley — Seamus Finnigan
- Elijah Oshin — Dean Thomas
- Tristan Harland — Fred Weasley
- Gabriel Harland — George Weasley
- Ruari Spooner — Percy Weasley
- Alessia Leoni — Parvati Patil
- Sienna Moosah — Lavender Brown
- Finn Stephens — Vincent Crabbe
- William Nash — Gregory Goyle
- Warwick Davis — Filius Flitwick
- Sirine Saba — Pomona Sprout
Additional Cast
- Daniel Rigby — Vernon Dursley
- Bel Powley — Petunia Dursley
- Paul Whitehouse — Argus Filch
- Johnny Flynn — Lucius Malfoy
- Bertie Carvel — Cornelius Fudge
- Luke Thallon — Quirinus Quirrell
- Katherine Parkinson — Molly Weasley
- Amos Kitson — Dudley Dursley
- Gracie Cochrane — Ginny Weasley
- Richard Durden — Cuthbert Binns
- Louise Brealey — Rolanda Hooch
- Bríd Brennan — Poppy Pomfrey
- Leigh Gill — Griphook
- Anton Lesser — Garrick Ollivander
Release Date
- Premieres December 25, 2026 on HBO
- Streaming on HBO Max
Season 1 Credits
- Writer / Executive Producer: Francesca Gardiner
- Executive Producer / Director: Mark Mylod
- Executive Producers: J.K. Rowling, Neil Blair, Ruth Kenley‑Letts (Brontë Film and TV), David Heyman (Heyday Films)
- Produced in association with: Brontë Film and TV and Warner Bros. Television
