Harry Potter celebrates 25th anniversary with film re-releases and new HBO series promotion

The Harry Potter franchise is celebrating the 25th anniversary of the film 'Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone' with a theatrical re-release running from August 26 to September 2, 2026. The screenings include 12 minutes of unreleased behind-the-scenes footage.

Global celebrations, known as 'Back to Hogwarts,' are being organized in various locations including the United Kingdom and China. In Italy, a special event is scheduled to take place in the Venice Lagoon during the Venice Film Festival.

In conjunction with these celebrations, HBO has launched a promotional campaign for the upcoming Harry Potter television series. The campaign features the iconic Hogwarts admission letter, signaling a new chapter for the franchise under Warner Bros. The new series aims to provide a deeper exploration of J. K. Rowling's original novels with a new cast.