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Harry Potter 2026 (season 1): U.S. release date and where to watch

HBO fantasy and supernatural series.

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Quick answer · Season 1

Harry Potter season 1 premieres in the U.S. on Friday, December 25, 2026 on HBO (fridays) (8 episodes).

When does the HBO Harry Potter series premiere?

HBO's Harry Potter series premieres on Christmas Day, December 25, 2026, on HBO and HBO Max. Season 1, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, has eight episodes.

Source: Engadget, Wikipedia; checked November 1, 2026.

U.S. premiere: December 25, 2026
Where: HBO
Time: Varies by station
Episodes: 8

What time does it come out? Harry Potter: Fri, Dec 25 (time to be announced) in the US. Exact release time in every country → Based on a book? YesHarry Potter is based on Harry Potter by J. K. Rowling.See the book and reading order →

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Where to watch Harry Potter season 1 in the U.S.

Where to watch Harry Potter season 1 in the U.S.
Where	How	When	Notes
HBO	Broadcast (free)Antenna / cable	December 25, 2026 Fridays	[1]

Season 1 episode schedule

Harry Potter season 1 U.S. episode schedule
Ep.	U.S. date	Time	Status
1	Fri, Dec 25, 2026 ^[1]	Fridays national slot	Next

Dates are U.S. dates. Broadcast times are the network's national slot; your local station may differ.

About Harry Potter

Harry Potter is a fantasy and supernatural series on HBO that first aired in 2026. Season 1 premieres on Friday, December 25, 2026, airing Fridays.

Season 1: Season 1 of Harry Potter on HBO.

Network / service: HBO (first aired December 25, 2026)
Official site: hbomax.com
Main cast over the series (TVmaze): John Lithgow (Albus Dumbledore), Janet McTeer (Minerva McGonagall), Paapa Essiedu (Severus Snape), Nick Frost (Rubeus Hagrid), Dominic McLaughlin (Harry Potter)