Harry Potter fans will soon have the chance to revisit the Wizarding World as the first four films in the series return to theaters nationwide in 2025. Beginning February 13, 2025, Fathom Events and Warner Bros. will re-release Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, and Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. For the first time, select screenings will offer immersive formats like 3D and 4DX, adding a fresh experience for longtime fans.
Participating theater chains include AMC, Cinemark, Regal, Megaplex, and Showcase Cinemas. Following the February 13 launch, the films will screen in order across three consecutive weekends, running Thursday through Sunday. The event coincides with the 20th anniversary of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, originally released in 2005.
The series first began in 2001 with the release of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, starring Daniel Radcliffe as Harry Potter, Rupert Grint as Ron Weasley, and Emma Watson as Hermione Granger.
Exciting Updates for HBO’s Harry Potter TV Series
The theatrical re-releases come as excitement builds for the upcoming Harry Potter television series on HBO. Warner Bros. confirmed the reboot in 2023, with production now moving forward. According to The Wrap, filming for the series is set to begin in the summer of 2025.
Showrunner Francesca Gardiner and director Mark Mylod shared updates during a recent Max showcase in London, announcing that the series will be filmed at Leavesden Studios, the original production site for the Harry Potter films.
Casting for the reboot is underway, with 32,000 child actors submitting applications for the lead roles. Gardiner and Mylod revealed that their team reviews roughly 5,000 audition tapes daily. They also confirmed that the series will remain true to the characters’ ages as depicted in the books, with Professor Snape in his 30s and Lily and James Potter portrayed as younger parents.
A Deeper Dive into the Wizarding World
Gardiner also provided details on the series’ runtime and creative direction. Season 1 will span eight hours, focusing entirely on the events of the first book, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. This expanded format allows for a deeper exploration of the story and the magical world’s intricacies.
“We have eight hours to tell the first book, so we can dig into the real depths and crevices and how the language of magic can be evolved,” Gardiner explained.
Despite the fresh take, the creative team is committed to honoring the legacy of the original films. “We’re both massively fond of the movies… We get a bigger sandpit to play in,” Gardiner shared.
With both the theatrical re-releases and the upcoming TV series, 2025 promises to be an exciting year for Harry Potter fans eager to rediscover the magic.
