HBO has released a brand-new trailer for its highly anticipated Harry Potter television series, offering the most detailed look yet at the new adaptation of the Wizarding World.
Released on September 2, the new footage focuses heavily on Harry Potter’s first year at Hogwarts, revealing several iconic moments from Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone ahead of the show’s December premiere.
Harry Potter’s New Trailer Reveals Hogwarts, Quidditch and More
Unlike the previous teaser, which spent more time introducing Harry’s life before Hogwarts, the latest trailer takes viewers directly inside the wizarding school.
The footage includes the Sorting Ceremony, with Professor McGonagall introducing the first-year students before they are assigned to their Hogwarts houses. Harry can also be seen being sorted into Gryffindor.
The trailer provides new looks at several major elements from the first book, including Quidditch, the Invisibility Cloak, Hedwig and the troll encounter.
It also gives audiences a much clearer look at the show’s new versions of some of the franchise’s most recognizable characters, including Albus Dumbledore, Minerva McGonagall, Severus Snape and Rubeus Hagrid.
A New Harry, Ron and Hermione
The HBO adaptation introduces a completely new generation of actors as the franchise’s central trio.
Dominic McLaughlin stars as Harry Potter, alongside Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley and Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger.
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.
The first season is based on Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, with HBO planning to use the television format to explore the original books in considerably greater detail than was possible in the films.
Harry Potter Premieres This Christmas
Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone will officially premiere on December 25, 2026, on HBO and HBO Max.
The Christmas Day premiere will mark the beginning of HBO’s ambitious new adaptation of J.K. Rowling’s seven-book saga. HBO chief Casey Bloys has previously explained that the goal is to focus on adapting the books rather than turning the franchise into a sprawling interconnected universe, with material omitted from the original movies getting an opportunity to appear in the series.
With less than four months remaining until its debut, the new trailer provides the clearest indication yet of how HBO intends to bring Harry, Hogwarts and the Wizarding World back to screens for a new generation.
FAQ
When was the new Harry Potter trailer released?
HBO released the new trailer on September 2, 2026.
When does the Harry Potter HBO series premiere?
Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone premieres on December 25, 2026.
Where can I watch the new Harry Potter series?
The series will air on HBO and stream on HBO Max.
Who plays Harry Potter in the HBO series?
Dominic McLaughlin plays Harry Potter, with Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley and Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger.
What does the new Harry Potter trailer show?
The trailer features Hogwarts, the Sorting Ceremony, Quidditch, the Invisibility Cloak, Hedwig, a troll and new footage of Dumbledore, McGonagall, Snape and Hagrid.
Which book will Harry Potter Season 1 adapt?
The first season adapts Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, the first book in the series.
