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HBO Max Sets ‘Harry Potter’ Official Film Rewatch Podcast for May 19

The rewatch aims to stoke nostalgia as HBO readies a new TV adaptation for Christmas 2026.

Overview

  • The series launches May 19 with a two‑episode debut on the first film, then shifts to weekly releases.
  • HBO Max will carry an exclusive video version, while the audio feed will be available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and other major platforms.
  • Each of the eight movies gets two episodes of about 60 minutes, adding up to roughly 16 hours of content.
  • The podcast is produced with Pod People and hosted by film critic Rhianna Dhillon, who features rotating co‑hosts and a Magic Makers segment with behind‑the‑scenes guests.
  • Warner Bros. Discovery frames the project as a 25th‑anniversary tribute to the first film that also guides fans back to the movies ahead of the new series.