• By MuggleNet Editorial Staff
  • 17 May, 2026

At a glance: HBO has released the first official teaser for its Harry Potter TV series, along with Finding Harry: The Craft Behind the Magic, a behind-the-scenes special about the making of the show. This page tracks every confirmed teaser, trailer, first look and official video released for the series.

Last updated: May 17, 2026

Official Teasers and Videos

Watch the first official teaser for HBO’s Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, along with the trailer for Finding Harry: The Craft Behind the Magic, the behind-the-scenes special about bringing the new series to life.

Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone Official Teaser

Released March 25, 2026

HBO Max’s first official teaser revealed the title of Season 1 and confirmed the series’ Christmas 2026 premiere window.

Watch on YouTube

Finding Harry: The Craft Behind the Magic Trailer

Streaming on HBO Max

The behind-the-scenes special offers an early look at the artists, craftspeople and creative teams building HBO’s new Harry Potter series.

Watch on HBO Max

What the First Teaser Reveals

HBO’s first teaser for Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone offered more than we expected, clocking in at over two minutes long. It gives an extended look at the tone, visual design and book-focused moments viewers may see when the series arrives.

Book moments the films skipped or shortened

The teaser includes scenes from Philosopher’s Stone that were not shown in the original films, including Harry at Muggle school, Petunia cutting Harry’s hair, the snowball fight at Hogwarts and the Hufflepuff vs. Gryffindor Quidditch match.

A closer look at Harry’s early life

By showing moments connected to Harry’s childhood before Hogwarts, the teaser suggests the series may spend more time with his life at the Dursleys and the details of his world before he discovers he is a wizard.

More room for Hogwarts life

The glimpse of a snowball fight and additional Quidditch action shows us they really do have the space for smaller Hogwarts moments, school rivalries and everyday magical life that can be harder to fit into a two-hour film.

Nature-inspired design

The teaser shows a warmer, more organic visual approach to sets and props, with nature-inspired details appearing throughout the world, including trees growing through the very stones of Hogwarts Castle and Hogsmeade Station. The behind-the-scenes special Finding Harry: The Craft Behind the Magic goes deeper into that creative process.

Looking for the full picture? Visit MuggleNet’s complete guide to HBO’s Harry Potter TV series for release date updates, teasers and trailers, streaming details and the latest news.

Frequently Asked Questions

Has HBO released a trailer for the Harry Potter TV series?

HBO has released the first official teaser for Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone. A full trailer has not been released yet.

When was the first teaser released?

The first official teaser for HBO’s Harry Potter TV series was released March 25, 2026.

What does the first teaser show?

The teaser shows early footage from Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, including glimpses of Harry’s life before Hogwarts, Hogwarts moments, Quidditch and the series’ nature-inspired visual design.

Does the teaser show scenes that were not in the original movie?

Yes. The teaser appears to include book moments that were not shown in the original film, including Harry at Muggle school, Petunia cutting Harry’s hair, the Hogwarts snowball fight and the Hufflepuff vs. Gryffindor Quidditch match.

When will the full trailer be released?

HBO has not announced a release date for the full trailer. MuggleNet will update this page when a full trailer or new official footage is released.

What is Finding Harry: The Craft Behind the Magic?

Finding Harry: The Craft Behind the Magic is a behind-the-scenes special about the making of HBO’s Harry Potter TV series, including the creative work behind its sets, props and visual style.

Where can I find more updates about the series?

Visit MuggleNet’s complete guide to HBO’s Harry Potter TV series for casting updates, release date news, streaming details and the latest coverage.

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