HBO releases first Harry Potter series poster with new Hogwarts look
HBO has published the first official poster for its Harry Potter series, showing Dominic McLaughlin as Harry with Hogwarts reflected in his glasses. The first season is due on 25 December 2026.
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Centre · 2HBO has released the first official poster for its Harry Potter television series, which it shared on Instagram. Screen RantN “On Instagram, HBO has shared an official poster for the Harry Potter reboot series.” Read at Screen Rant ↗ ColliderN “HBO has officially unveiled the first poster for its upcoming Harry Potter television series” Read at Collider ↗ Centre · 1The poster features Dominic McLaughlin as Harry, with Hogwarts Castle reflected in his round glasses, and carries the tagline "The Boy Who Lived". ColliderN “featuring Dominic McLaughlin, with Hogwarts Castle reflected in his iconic round glasses”“the tagline "The Boy Who Lived," a reference to the opening chapter of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone” Read at Collider ↗ Centre · 2Screen Rant says the image shows changes to Hogwarts compared with the films, while Collider calls it the first look at the new Hogwarts but says it will probably feel very similar to the old one. Screen RantN “it showcases the changes to Hogwarts compared to the movies, with a closer look at Harry.” Read at Screen Rant ↗ ColliderN “It's our first look at the new Hogwarts, which will probably feel very similar to the old one, if we're honest” Read at Collider ↗
Centre · 1The first season adapts Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone and is scheduled to premiere on 25 December 2026, streaming on HBO Max. ColliderN “HBO's Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone is scheduled to premiere on December 25, 2026, with streaming available on HBO Max.” Read at Collider ↗ Centre · 1Arabella Stanton plays Hermione Granger and Alastair Stout plays Ron Weasley; John Lithgow is Albus Dumbledore, Janet McTeer is Minerva McGonagall, Paapa Essiedu is Severus Snape and Nick Frost is Rubeus Hagrid. ColliderN “McLaughlin leads the cast as Harry Potter, alongside Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger and Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley.”“Paapa Essiedu (I May Destroy You) as Severus Snape, and Nick Frost (Shaun of the Dead) as Rubeus Hagrid.” Read at Collider ↗ Centre · 1Francesca Gardiner writes and executive produces, Mark Mylod directs multiple episodes and is an executive producer, and J.K. Rowling is also an executive producer. ColliderN “The series is written and executive produced by Francesca Gardiner, with Mark Mylod (Succession) directing multiple episodes and serving as an executive producer.” Read at Collider ↗
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- Framing
- Entertainment-trade coverage treating the poster as a fan-facing teaser for the December premiere, focused on the Hogwarts redesign and Harry.
- Emphasis
- The Hogwarts castle's look, McLaughlin as Harry, the cast list and the premiere date.
- Leaves out or plays down
- Neither piece quotes HBO or the production on what has changed in the castle's design.
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- “Officially Unveils”“Officially Reveals”
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“it showcases the changes to Hogwarts compared to the movies” — Screen Rant
“It's our first look at the new Hogwarts, which will probably feel very similar to the old one, if we're honest” — Collider
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What every side reports
- HBO shared the first official poster for its Harry Potter series.
- The poster gives a new look at Hogwarts and at Harry.
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How much Hogwarts has changed
- Centre
- Screen Rant says the poster shows changes compared with the movies; Collider says the new castle will probably feel very similar to the old one.
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HBO’s Harry Potter Series Officially Unveils Hogwarts Castle’s New Changes From OG Movies
Celebratory Presents the poster as showing notable Hogwarts changes from the films.
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HBO’s Harry Potter Officially Reveals New Hogwarts Design
Celebratory Enthusiastic fan-oriented report that downplays how different the new castle looks and lists the cast and crew.
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- 29 Oct 14:51 First Screen RantN HBO’s Harry Potter Series Officially Unveils Hogwarts Castle’s New Changes From OG Movies
- 29 Oct 14:57 +5m ColliderN HBO’s Harry Potter Officially Reveals New Hogwarts Design
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