HBO Max has released the first official poster for its Harry Potter reboot, confirming a December 25, 2026 premiere for the series. The artwork shows Harry’s eye in close-up, with Hogwarts reflected in his glasses, and suggests a markedly different design for the school than the one seen in the films.
The castle glimpsed in the reflection appears more massive and austere, with a rougher silhouette and reworked towers. The poster’s view contrasts with the more slender, Gothic-inspired Hogwarts familiar from the movies, though the image offers only a partial look at the new design.
The first season will adapt Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone across eight episodes. Dominic McLaughlin will play Harry, Alastair Stout will play Ron Weasley and Arabella Stanton will play Hermione Granger.
The poster also gives Harry’s lightning-shaped scar a less regular appearance and includes a green glint on his glasses. The source describes the light as a nod to the Avada Kedavra curse. It also notes that the image evokes Godric’s Hollow, where Harry’s parents were killed.
The episodic format gives the series room to explore material that received less attention in the films. The production is expected to give Hogwarts’ ghosts more to do and to include scenes beyond Harry’s point of view, including Ron receiving his Hogwarts letter at home. The second season is already filming, with Harry Gilby set to play Charlie Weasley.
Sources: Jeuxvideo.com.