HBO’s Harry Potter Series is Already Fixing the Movies’ Biggest Mistake—and I’m Here for It

Dominic McLaughlin in HBO's Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2026).

As a director, I’m used to the “wait and see” game in Hollywood. Usually, a studio holds its breath until the premiere numbers come in before greenlighting a sequel. But HBO is doing something bolder with the Wizarding World. Yesterday, on May 6, 2026, they officially renewed the Harry Potter series for Season 2—a full … Read more

All the Differences Between the Harry Potter Movies and the HBO Series — So Far

Official HBO Harry Potter TV series title card with Hogwarts castle silhouette.

The first trailer for the HBO Harry Potter series has finally emerged from the gates of Hogwarts, and it is shaping up to be the most ambitious fantasy adaptation in years. With a confirmed Christmas 2026 premiere, fans are finally getting answers to the big question: how different will the TV series be from the … Read more