Grab your floo powder, because we're goin' back to Hogwarts very soon.
The upcoming Harry Potter television series will likely be hitting Max in 2026, as revealed during Warner Bros. Discovery's Feb. 23 earnings call, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
The new show, which was announced in April 2023, is set to be a decade-long television adaptation of the famed book series, closely following the original seven novels that were published between 1997 and 2007.
Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav said that he recently met with author J.K. Rowling and they "couldn't be more excited about what's ahead," per The Hollywood Reporter. He added that they are looking forward to sharing "a decade of new stories with fans around the world on Max."
And while fans of the original series are hoping the new show will be next great adventure for stars Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson with cameo roles, the trio have not yet confirmed whether or not will not be involved. If anything, Daniel hinted in July that he probably won't be wielding a wand anytime soon.
"My understanding is that they're trying to very much start fresh," he told ComicBook.com of the new series. "And I'm sure whoever is making them will want to make their own mark on it and probably not want to have to figure out how to get old Harry to cameo in this somewhere."
Still, 34-year-old is supportive of the new endeavor.
"I do wish them, obviously, all the luck in the world and I'm very excited to have that torch passed," he continued. "But I don't think it needs me to physically pass it."
It's been almost 13 years since the final film in the series, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2, hit theaters. Since then, the franchise has spawned the Fantastic Beasts film franchise, the stage play Harry Potter and the Cursed Child and the Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park lands at Universal Studios Orlando, Hollywood, Japan and Beijing.
While we'll have to wait until 2026 for more Harry Potter, keep reading to find out which of your favorite shows are headed back to the small screen this year.
(E! and Universal Studios are both part of the NBCUniversal family.)
Virgin River (Netflix) - Dec. 19
This sixth season promises fresh twists and turns, escalating love triangles, delightful wedding drama, as well as uncovered secrets from Mel’s father’s past which will transport us to the magic and mystique of Virgin River in the 1970s.
Laid (Peacock) - Dec. 19
In the new series, a woman finds out her former lovers are dying in unusual ways and must go back through her sex timeline to confront her past in order to move forward. Laid is a f--ked up rom-com where the answer to “why can’t I find love, is there something wrong with me?” is a resounding “Yes. There is. The problem is definitely you.”
Ilana Glazer: Human Magic (Hulu) - Dec. 20
The Broad City alum tackles everything from motherhood to being a stoner in her new stand-up special.
Josh Groban & Friends Go Home for the Holidays (CBS) - Dec. 20
Hosted and executive produced by Josh Groban, the special features a new format combining compelling stories, music, comedy and a live adoption on stage, celebrating the creation of a new family. Musical performances include holiday classics, new releases and original duets with Groban and his guests, including James Bay, Jennifer Hudson, Tori Kelly and The War And Treaty.
2024 Back That Year Up with Kevin Hart and Kenan Thompson (Peacock) - Dec. 23
2024 Back That Year Up With Kevin Hart and Kenan Thompson returns for a third annual special highlighting the biggest moments of the year. The comedic duo will close out the year with their unfiltered humor as they recap the past year of pop culture, sports, social media and politics. The special will feature guest appearances from the year’s most talked about celebrities, including Nate Bargatze, Mookie Betts, Kenny G, Blake Griffin, Jon Hamm, Jonquel Jones, Seth Meyers, mgk and Rashida ‘Sheedz’ Olayiwola.
The Flipping El Moussas (HGTV) - Dec. 26
Real estate power couple Tarek and Heather Rae El Moussa will continue to grow their working relationship while juggling the addition of a rambunctious toddler to their busy family life in the newest season of their follow-doc series.
The season will kick off in Hawthorne, California, where Tarek and Heather Rae tackle their most extreme flip project to date.
Squid Game 2 (Netfix) - Dec. 26
Three years after winning Squid Game, Player 456 gave up going to the states and comes back with a new resolution in his mind. Gi-hun once again dives into the mysterious survival game, starting another life-or-death game with new participants gathered to win the prize of 45.6 billion won.