Warner Bros. Discovery Announces 2026 ‘Back to Hogwarts’ Celebration for ‘Sorcerer’s Stone’ 25th Anniversary
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Warner Bros. Discovery has unveiled its 2026 “Back to Hogwarts” program, a global celebration marking the 25th anniversary of “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone.” The event includes a weeklong theatrical re-release of the film, live fan events across four global regions, and new glimpses of the upcoming HBO Original series. The celebration centers on Sept. 1, the date students traditionally return to Hogwarts in the stories. As part of the anniversary, the film returns to theaters for one week with 12 minutes of previously unseen behind-the-scenes footage. All eight “Harry Potter” films will screen in theaters worldwide from Aug. 27 through Sept. 3. In London, HBO Max is staging its first-ever Back to Hogwarts celebration on Sept. 1, timed to build anticipation for the HBO Original series’ Christmas debut. Additional live celebrations are planned in France, Italy, Spain, Germany, China, Australia, and Japan, with theme park activities at Universal Orlando Resort, Universal Studios Hollywood, Universal Studios Japan, and Universal Beijing Resort.
What’s reported
The 2026 “Back to Hogwarts” program marks the 25th anniversary of “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone.”
The film returns to theaters for one week with 12 minutes of previously unseen behind-the-scenes footage.
All eight “Harry Potter” films will screen in theaters worldwide from Aug. 27 through Sept. 3.
HBO Max is staging its first-ever Back to Hogwarts celebration in London on Sept. 1, timed to the HBO Original series’ Christmas debut.
WBD says fans should not expect any event at King’s Cross Station and urges fans to skip a trip there.
Live celebrations are planned in France, Italy, Spain, Germany, China, Australia, and Japan.
Theme park activities run Aug. 1 through Sept. 1 at Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood.
Warner Bros. Studio Tour London and Tokyo will hold countdown events and competitions.
Mobile games “Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery” and “Harry Potter: Puzzles & Spells” are joining with new adventures and countdown events.
The program culminates in the Back to Hogwarts Showcase streaming live on Sept. 1 via YouTube and TikTok.
Key figures
Bonnie Wright (cast member)
Mark Williams (cast member)
James Phelps (cast member)
Oliver Phelps (cast member)
Paul Harris (choreographer for wand lesson at Versailles)
Sources: Variety
