What time does Harry Potter come out?
HBO and HBO Max · Season 1 premieres December 25; HBO has not announced the weekly schedule · Checked 2026-11-02
Quick answer
Harry Potter comes out on HBO and HBO Max on Friday, December 25, 2026. HBO has confirmed Friday, December 25, 2026 as the premiere date but has not yet announced a start time or the dates of the episodes after the premiere. This page will show the exact time as soon as HBO publishes it.
This page is updated with the exact time in every country as soon as HBO and HBO Max announces it.
- Release date
- Friday, December 25, 2026
- Where
- HBO and HBO Max / HBO Max
- Episodes
- 8
- Available in
- US, UK, Ireland
Harry Potter release time in every country
| Country | Time zone | Release time | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Eastern (ET) (EST) | time TBA, Fri, Dec 25 | HBO and HBO Max |
| Pacific (PT) (PST) | time TBA, Fri, Dec 25 | ||
| United Kingdom | UK time (GMT) | time TBA, Fri, Dec 25 | HBO Max |
| Ireland | Irish time (GMT) | time TBA, Fri, Dec 25 | HBO Max |
Times are converted from the platform's announced release time, including daylight-saving changes in each country.
About Harry Potter
Harry Potter, HBO's television series of J.K. Rowling's books, premieres on Christmas Day, Friday, December 25, 2026, on HBO in the US and on HBO Max around the world, including the UK and Ireland. Season 1 is Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, in eight episodes, with Dominic McLaughlin as Harry, Arabella Stanton as Hermione and Alastair Stout as Ron. John Lithgow plays Dumbledore, Paapa Essiedu plays Snape and Nick Frost plays Hagrid. HBO plans one season per book and has already renewed it for a second season, Chamber of Secrets.
What to know
- Premiere date: Friday, December 25, 2026, on HBO in the US and on HBO Max internationally (HBO Max launched in the UK and Ireland on March 26, 2026).
- HBO has not announced a start time or a weekly schedule yet; this page updates when it does.
- Season 1, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, has eight episodes.
- Francesca Gardiner is showrunner; Mark Mylod directs several episodes. It was filmed at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden in England.
- HBO renewed the series in May 2026 for a second season adapting Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.
- 8 episodes.
Cast: Dominic McLaughlin, Arabella Stanton, Alastair Stout, John Lithgow, Paapa Essiedu, Nick Frost, Janet McTeer.
Common questions
When does the Harry Potter series come out?
Friday, December 25, 2026 (Christmas Day), on HBO in the US and HBO Max internationally, including the UK and Ireland.
What time does the Harry Potter series start?
HBO has not announced the time yet. This page will show it, converted to your time zone, as soon as it is confirmed.
How many episodes are in Harry Potter season 1?
Eight. The season is titled Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone.
Where can I watch the Harry Potter series in the UK?
On HBO Max, which launched in the UK and Ireland on March 26, 2026.
Who plays Harry, Ron and Hermione?
Dominic McLaughlin is Harry, Alastair Stout is Ron and Arabella Stanton is Hermione.
Sources
- TODAY: HBO reveals premiere date for Harry Potter show (December 25, 2026)
- Wikipedia: Harry Potter (TV series)
- TheWrap: HBO Max UK and Ireland launch (March 26) and the Harry Potter series
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Last checked 2026-11-02. See how we check release times.
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