The trailer for Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone has become the most viewed on HBO and HBO Max history. The trailer reportedly racked up 277 million organic views across all platforms in 48 hours, more than doubling the previous record.
The series, based on J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter books about the boy wizard, is set to premiere on HBO for Christmas 2026 and stream on HBO Max.
The first season is based on the novel Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone. It follows Harry Potter, who receives his acceptance letter to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry on his 11th birthday. But this new adventure comes with great risk, as Harry is forced to confront a dangerous enemy from his past.