HBO Unveils First 'Harry Potter' Series Teaser, Premieres December 2026

• HBO released the first teaser for its highly anticipated 'Harry Potter' series, offering a glimpse of a new Boy Who Lived and a reimagined Hogwarts.
• The eight-episode first season is set to debut on Christmas 2026 on HBO and will be available to stream exclusively on HBO Max.
• The teaser follows young Harry Potter, played by Dominic McLaughlin, from his Dursley home to receiving his Hogwarts acceptance letter, meeting Hagrid, and traveling to Hogwarts.
• It showcases early moments of friendship with Ron (Alastair Stout) and Hermione (Arabella Stanton), Quidditch, the Sorting Hat ceremony, and a reimagined Hogwarts Entrance Hall.
• The cast includes John Lithgow as Albus Dumbledore, Janet McTeer as Minerva McGonagall, Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape, and Nick Frost as Rubeus Hagrid; Lord Voldemort's role is yet to be cast.