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HBO releases new Harry Potter series poster ahead of Dec. 25 premiere

HBO published a new poster for its Harry Potter TV series on Oct. 29, showing Dominic McLaughlin's Harry with Hogwarts reflected in his glasses. The series premieres Dec. 25, 2026.

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Mixed · 2HBO released a new poster for its Harry Potter TV series on Thursday, October 29, 2026. Centre · 1The poster carries the caption "Everyone in our world will know his name" and shows Dominic McLaughlin's Harry, labelled the "Boy Who Lived", with a reflection of Hogwarts in his glasses. Mixed · 2The series premieres on Dec. 25, and the first season is titled "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" (the US title is "Sorcerer's Stone").

Right · 1Fox News's OutKick reported that the poster quickly went viral on X, with fans reacting widely. Mixed · 2Cast members named include John Lithgow as Dumbledore, Nick Frost as Hagrid, Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley, Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger, and Daniel Rigby, Bel Powley and Amos Kitson as the Dursleys. Mixed · 2Both outlets say the plan is one season per book, which means at least seven seasons.

Centre · 1/Film speculated that the castle in the poster may look updated, but said the show is likely to resemble the original films' Hogwarts because of the Universal Studios attractions and the Leavesden studio tour. Centre · 1/Film also noted that director Chris Columbus publicly questioned the point of the new series after seeing images of the cast, and that casting for Charlie Weasley and Harry's late parents was recently announced.

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/Film examines the poster's detail, focusing on Hogwarts in Harry's glasses, and tempers enthusiasm with caution that the series looks familiar.
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The castle's look, corporate synergy with theme parks, Chris Columbus's criticism and casting news.
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Does not mention the poster going viral or fan reaction on social media.
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“glow-up”“corporate synergy”
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“I want to encourage fans to exercise some caution in terms of getting their hopes up” — /Film

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Fox News's OutKick treats the poster as a fan-culture moment, leading with its viral spread and fan excitement, with a personal note from the author.
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Social media buzz, the Christmas premiere, the cast and season count.
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Does not describe the poster's content or the Hogwarts reflection, or mention Chris Columbus's criticism.
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“goes viral”
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“As a huge fan of Rowling's novels and the original films, I’m certainly excited to see what the series can bring to the table.” — Fox News

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