Debuting Christmas 2026, the first season title has been officially announced as Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone and promises to be magical. Don’t just take our word for it, see for yourself…
With Harry’s Hogwarts letter opening up a whole new world of fun, friendship and adventure, we can’t wait to join him on this journey.
Everything you need to know from the first trailer
Revelio premiere date!
First things first, we’re sure you have all been desperate to know when you could return to Hogwarts, so we’re extremely pleased to reveal that you are in for a very happy (and magical) Christmas indeed! Yes! The first episode of this brand-new series will be coming to screens this year.
What the first season will be called
The premiere date wasn’t the only revelation from this first teaser, the eagle-eyed among you will have spotted that the official name of the first season was also shared… Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone.
Inside Privet Drive
The trailer opens with a shot of the Dursley home, pristine and perfectly decorated with its ghastly wallpaper and the equally ghastly Uncle Vernon sat at the kitchen table.
Then there’s the heartbreaking moment of Harry crying in his cupboard-under-the-stairs. What is possibly even more devastating is that he has tried to make this space more homely with pictures and drawings – did you spot the flying motorbike?
All of this perfectly sets the scene of Harry’s horrid childhood… but there’s more. We can confirm that never-before-seen moments from the stories will be brought to life on screen for the first time.
Muggle school
Starting with Harry’s time at Muggle school. In the books, Harry mentions how he was tormented by his odious cousin Dudley and his motley crew – including recalling an incident that saw him inexplicably end up on the school roof during an escape attempt. A mere mention in the story, that torment has now been expanded and visualised with the teaser sharing a glimpse of Harry in his ill-fitting uniform being chased and cornered by this bunch of bullies.
That haircut
Aunt Petunia’s hatred of mess extended to Harry’s unruly hair and resulted in a particularly terrible haircut for the Boy-Who-Lived. Once again, this was a tiny moment in the books. A memory of Harry’s where his aunt’s battle against his hair proved fruitless thanks to it growing back overnight. With kitchen scissors, anger and a pile of hair on the Dursleys’ floor, it has also had the on-screen treatment.
The London Underground
It’s not just the uglier parts of Harry’s story that fans will finally get to see but some of the more heartwarming moments too – such as Harry and Hagrid on the Tube together. This scene also shows the emotional direction of this series. Love has always been at the centre of Harry Potter, and this is perfectly demonstrated in the touching and vulnerable way Hagrid talks about James and Lily Potter. We hope you’ve got some tissues close by, you’re going to need them!
We truly are in the 1990s
As we all know, the Harry Potter stories are set in the 1990s with Harry discovering his true wizarding identity in 1991. As a faithful adaptation of the books, from the outfit choices and hairstyles of the Muggles on the London Underground, to Mrs Weasley’s ensemble making her the epitome of the 90s mum and not forgetting Aunt Petunia’s enormous glasses, this new Harry Potter television show is packed with 90s nostalgia.
Walking into Hogwarts for the first time
Although he was forced to spend many miserable years with the Dursleys, it was Hogwarts that was always Harry's true home. Reimagined for the television series, the trailer provided an exciting first look at some of the magical details of our favourite wizarding school. Did you see the grand Entrance Hall with intricately carved doors and sweeping staircase? Recognise Professor Sprout’s light and airy greenhouse complete with magical foliage? Spot the Gryffindor common room with its squashy chairs? That’s just the tip of the iceberg, there will be far more to explore in the upcoming months.
The new house heraldry
It also wouldn’t be Hogwarts without the Hogwarts houses! The house heraldry has had a makeover. While the colours and mascots remain the same, if you look carefully, you’ll spot the new emblems hanging in the Entrance Hall and displayed on the Quidditch robes.
School robes
Speaking of robes, the Hogwarts uniforms have been revealed too! The students still have their traditional black robes as described in the books. The show is also going down the route of school uniforms with distinguishable details for each house – like the colour of the students’ ties. However, the most noticeable change is the Hogwarts crest, which is a simple, striking ‘H’ rather than a coat of arms.
The Sorting Hat reimagined
An iconic Hogwarts artefact was shown in the trailer – the Sorting Hat. In the first book, it is described as a patched and frayed pointed wizard’s hat with a rip near the brim like a mouth – it’s safe to say that this is yet another example of how the television show is remaining faithful to the stories.
The wand chooses the wizard
The Sorting Hat wasn’t the only important object highlighted in the trailer. We also got see the moment Harry’s wand was placed into his hand. Straightforward but with a hint of detailing around the handle, it suits the boy wizard well.
Quidditch!
There were plenty of Quidditch moments to get excited about! The costume and art department have pulled out all the stops when it comes to this wizarding pastime. The striking black and red box for Harry’s new Nimbus 2000. The Quidditch uniforms with cloaks embroidered with their names and numbers. The design of the brooms themselves with their fanned-out bristles – it’s ramshackle whimsy at its finest.
A festive snowball fight
With time to explore the smaller moments of the book, the trailer showed us yet another that has never been imagined on screen before – the Christmas snowball fight! If Hagrid’s snow angel doesn’t capture the joy of the stories, we don’t know what does.
All the characters you see
We are also extremely excited to share a first look at some familiar characters from the wizarding world. In this trailer alone, there was Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, Hermione Granger, Albus Dumbledore, Rubeus Hagrid, Minerva McGonagall, Severus Snape, the Dursleys, Molly Weasley, Garrick Ollivander, Draco Malfoy, Vincent Crabbe, Gregory Goyle and Pansy Parkinson. Did you spot them all?
The tiny details
Throughout the teaser, there are shots where you can truly see all the care and attention that has gone into this brand-new depiction of the Harry Potter stories. The new designs for the wizarding sweets such as Bertie Bott’s Every-Flavour Beans. Dumbledore’s famous half-moon spectacles. There’s even that smudge of dirt of Ron Weasley’s nose. Every single moment has been carefully thought about, evoking a world so convincing you feel as though you could reach through the screen and touch it.
That’s not all…
There is still so much more to come – such as the spectacular new score by Hans Zimmer which is yet to be heard. Stay tuned over the coming months as more magic is set to be revealed.
The series will debut Christmas 2026 on HBO and will be available to stream exclusively on HBO Max where it’s available, including recent launch markets Germany, Italy, and the UK & Ireland.
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The series, based on J.K. Rowling’s beloved books, is written and executive produced by Francesca Gardiner. Mark Mylod will executive produce and direct multiple episodes of the series for HBO in association with Brontë Film and TV and Warner Bros. Television. The series is executive produced by J.K. Rowling, Neil Blair, and Ruth Kenley-Letts of Brontë Film and TV, and David Heyman of Heyday Films.
