HBO Unveils a Fresh Look at Hogwarts for Harry Potter Series

WHO:

ComingSoon - The series is based on the Harry Potter books.

Collider - Dominic McLaughlin is revealed as Harry in the poster.

Fox News - The series features John Lithgow as Dumbledore and Nick Frost as Hagrid.

WHAT:

ComingSoon - The new Harry Potter series unveiled its first official poster.

Collider - HBO revealed the first official poster for its Harry Potter series, showing Dominic McLaughlin as Harry and a new design for Hogwarts.

Fox News - The poster went viral as fans reacted to the upcoming series.

Screen Rant - HBO released a new look at the series, showing changes to Hogwarts compared with the movies and a closer look at Harry.

WHERE:

Collider - The poster features a new look at Hogwarts.

Screen Rant - The revealed changes concern Hogwarts Castle as depicted in the movies.

WHEN:

Fox News - The series is scheduled to premiere “December 25th.”

HOW:

ComingSoon - The series’ first official poster provided a look at the new production.

Collider - The poster reveals the Hogwarts design and shows Dominic McLaughlin as Harry.

Screen Rant - The new look presents Hogwarts’ changes from the movies and shows Harry more closely.

(UPDATED October 29, 2026 18:00 UTC)

HBO has unveiled the first official poster for its new Harry Potter series, showing Dominic McLaughlin as Harry and a redesigned Hogwarts that differs from the movies. Based on the books, the series also features John Lithgow as Dumbledore and Nick Frost as Hagrid, and the poster has sparked fan reactions. The series is scheduled to premiere December 25th.