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

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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 — Updated

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

⚡ August 2026 Update: HBO has officially dropped the first teaser trailer and confirmed major casting details! Here is everything new, followed by our full breakdown of how the series compares to the original films. The first teaser trailer for the HBO Harry Potter series has finally emerged from the gates of Hogwarts, and it … Read more