Back to Hogwarts:Harry Potter TV series announced for HBO Max
A “Harry Potter” TV series is officially moving forward at HBO Max. The announcement was made during Warner Bros. Discovery’s presentation to press and investors on April 12, during which it was announced that HBO Max and Discovery+ are officially being combined into a new service dubbed simply Max. Warner Bros. Discovery said the series will be “a faithful adaptation” of Rowling’s mega-selling books about the boy wizard and will air on the entertainment company’s rebranded streaming service Max.
“Max’s commitment to preserving the integrity of my books is important to me, and I’m looking forward to being part of this new adaptation which will allow for a degree of depth and detail only afforded by a long form television series,” said Rowling.
The announcement brings an end to years of speculation on whether or not the Wizarding World of Harry Potter would make the transition to TV. Variety reported in 2021 (ahead of Discovery’s acquisition of WarnerMedia) that the company was looking to develop a “Harry Potter” show. The franchise has proven incredibly popular across a wide range of media. The first book in the series, “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone” (or “Sorcerer’s Stone” in the U.S.) was originally published in 1997. The final book, “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows,” debuted in 2007.
In addition to the books, each of which was a bestseller, there have been eight “Harry Potter” films to date, which have collectively grossed more than $7.7 billion at the global box office. There is also the “Fantastic Beasts” film franchise, theme park attractions, toys, and games, including the recently launched video game “Hogwarts Legacy.” There is also the hit Broadway show “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child,” which serves a sequel to the book series.
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