‘Return to Hogwarts’ Coming 1/1/22

There's magic in the air here with this incredible cast, as they all return home to the original sets of Hogwarts, where they began 20 years ago. The excitement is palpable as they prepare to take their fans on a very special and personal journey, through the making of these incredible films -executive producer Casey Patterson

Get your Pensieves ready, you’ll want to look back on this!

WarnerMedia announced some exciting news today (11/16/21), that is sure to get all Harry Potter fans excited and will conjure a happy enough thought to help them make the brightest Patronus.

We’re going back to Hogwarts!

At midnight on New Year's Day, January 1, 2022 the Hogwarts doors will open on HBO Max to celebrate the series first film ‘Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone,’ which premiered 20 years ago today.

It will be a magical New Year!

Capitalizing on the success of their ‘Friends’ and ‘The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air’ reunions, HBO Max will reunite Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, and Emma Watson, along with director Chris Columbus and other cast members from across all eight Harry Potter films.

The special will include reconstructed sets, with the stars placed in proper settings to tell enchanting making-of stories through for all-new in-depth interviews and cast conversations.

As stated in Warner's official announcement ‘Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts’

“(‘Return to Hogwarts’) will honor the magic behind the making of the films and the beautiful family created at Warner Bros. Studios London two decades ago."

Additionally, it will honor the legacy of the Harry Potter films, and their impact on families and fans around the world.

“It has been an incredible journey since the debut of the ‘Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone’ film, and witnessing how it has evolved into this remarkable interconnected universe has been magical to say the least,” Tom Ascheim, president of Warner Bros. Global Kids, Young Adults and Classics, said in a statement. “This retrospective is a tribute to everyone whose lives were touched by this cultural phenomenon — from the talented cast and crew who poured their heart and soul into this extraordinary film franchise to the passionate fans who continue to keep the Wizarding World spirit alive 20 years later.”

The special will later debut on TBS and Cartoon Network in spring 2022 ahead of the Warner Bros. Pictures theatrical debut of ‘Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore.’

Alumni returning includes:

Daniel Radcliffe (Harry)

Rupert Grint (Ron)

Emma Watson (Hermione)

Tom Felton (Draco)

Matthew Lewis (Neville)

Evanna Lynch (Luna)

Gary Oldman (Sirius)

Ralph Fiennes (Voldermort)

Robbie Coltrane (Hagrid)

James Phelps (Fred)

Oliver Phelps (George)

Helena Bonham Carter (Bellatrix)

Jason Isaacs (Lucius)

Imelda Staunton (Umbridge)

Mark Williams (Arthur)

Bonnie Wright (Ginny)

Alfred Enoch (Dean)

Ian Hart (Quirrell)

Among others.

‘Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts’ is produced by Warner Bros. Unscripted Television in association with Warner Horizon at the Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter. The special is executive produced by Casey Patterson of Casey Patterson Entertainment.

An exclusive first look at the special will debut during the premiere of bracket-style quiz competition ‘Harry Potter: Hogwarts Tournament of Houses’ on Nov. 28 (8 p.m. ET/PT) on TBS and Cartoon Network. Hosted by Helen Mirren (‘The Queen’), the four-part event will feature fans competing to take home the Tournament of Houses championship trophy and will feature cameos by ‘Harry Potter’ film alumni Tom Felton (Draco), Simon Fisher-Becker (Fat Friar), Shirley Henderson (Moaning Myrtle) and Luke Youngblood (Lee Jordan), as well as superfans Pete Davidson and Jay Leno. “Hogwarts Tournament of Houses” also will begin streaming on HBO Max on Jan. 1.

More details to come!

All eight of Warner Bros.’s original “Harry Potter” films are currently streaming on HBO Max.