HBO has released a new clip from its upcoming Harry Potter television series, offering fans a glimpse of life inside Hogwarts and the newly recreated Great Hall. Set during the opening banquet, the preview follows the Sorting Ceremony, as Harry Potter and his fellow students settle into their respective houses and food magically appears on the long dining tables.
The clip also features Albus Dumbledore and Professor McGonagall discussing Harry's placement in Gryffindor, with the Hogwarts headmaster receiving an enthusiastic welcome from the students.
A closer look at the new Hogwarts
In the newly released footage, Harry (Dominic McLaughlin), Ron Weasley (Alastair Stout) and Hermione Granger (Arabella Stanton) are seen among their classmates at the iconic Hogwarts banquet. Meanwhile, Dumbledore (John Lithgow) and McGonagall (Janet McTeer) exchange observations about the young wizard, including how much he resembles his father, James Potter.
One detail that stands out is the students chanting Dumbledore's name following the Sorting Ceremony. The moment does not feature in J.K. Rowling's original novel or the 2001 film adaptation, suggesting that the series will introduce additional scenes and interactions to flesh out life at Hogwarts and its relationships.
The Great Hall also bears a striking resemblance to the setting established in the original film franchise, although HBO has recreated it as a new set. The preview reveals some changes, particularly in the way food appears and is served at the banquet tables.
This is the first full-length clip HBO has released from the much-anticipated series. Besides offering a glimpse of the recreated Hogwarts, it introduces viewers to the new generation of young actors taking on characters that have remained familiar to audiences for decades.
Developed by Francesca Gardiner, the HBO series will offer a fresh adaptation of Rowling's seven-book fantasy saga, following Harry, Ron and Hermione through their years at Hogwarts. Unlike the original film franchise, which had to condense each book into a feature-length production, the television format will allow the makers considerably more room to explore the characters, subplots and details of the wizarding world.
HBO is planning a seven-season run over approximately ten years, with each season adapting one of the novels. The project marks the second major screen adaptation of the Harry Potter books, following the eight-film franchise that began with Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone in 2001.
The first season, titled Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, will comprise eight episodes and is scheduled to premiere on December 25, 2026, on HBO, with streaming on HBO Max. The network confirmed a second season in May this year, which will adapt the events of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.
The principal cast includes Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter, Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley and Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger. The adult cast features John Lithgow as Albus Dumbledore, Janet McTeer as Minerva McGonagall, Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape and Nick Frost as Rubeus Hagrid.
The series is produced by HBO Entertainment, Brontë Film & TV, Heyday Television and Warner Bros. Television.
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