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HBO Is Writing Harry Potter Season 2 as Trailer Sets Network Record

The early push aims to shorten gaps between seasons as the young cast ages.

Overview

  • HBO CEO Casey Bloys said Monday that writers are working on Season 2 to avoid long gaps as the child leads grow, though releases will not be annual.
  • Season 1, adapting Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, is set to premiere on December 25, 2026 with a one‑book‑per‑season plan.
  • The first full trailer drew about 277 million views in its first 48 hours, which HBO’s promotional metrics say is a record for the network.
  • Multiple outlets cite The Sun reporting £500,000 salaries for the three child leads, a single‑source claim that HBO has not confirmed.
  • Bloys said the production strengthened security and gave social‑media guidance after cast members received abusive threats.