Harry Potter, here's the trailer for the new TV series: the magical world returns in serial form
The first trailer for the new Harry Potter (and the Philosopher's Stone) TV series has finally been released, offering a concrete look at one of the most anticipated projects related to the universe created by J. K. Rowling. After months of anticipation and casting announcements, the first images are beginning to outline how the saga will be re-proposed in serial format.
The Harry Potter TV series trailer
The plot of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
The footage returns to the origins of the story, with Harry grappling with life at the Dursleys' and the progressive discovery of the magical world. Key passages are glimpsed, such as the arrival of the Hogwarts letter, the meeting with Hagrid, the first moments shared with Ron and Hermione, and the first adventures. The setting reclaims iconic locations like Hogwarts and Platform 9¾, maintaining a direct link to an imagery that is still strongly recognizable.
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, series release and cast
The series, titled Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, will follow the structure of the original books, with each season dedicated to a single novel. The debut is scheduled for Christmas Day 2026 on HBO and the HBO Max platform in territories where it is available.
The cast includes Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter, joined by Arabella Stanton and Alastair Stout as Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley. Confirmed names also include John Lithgow as Albus Dumbledore, Janet McTeer as Minerva McGonagall, Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape, and Nick Frost as Hagrid.
Leading the project are Francesca Gardiner, showrunner and screenwriter, and Mark Mylod, involved in directing multiple episodes. The production aims to adapt the literary saga more extensively, using the television format to delve into the story in greater detail.
The trailer therefore represents the first real test to evaluate the series' approach, which is called upon to confront an extremely deeply rooted narrative and visual legacy.