In celebration of the 20th anniversary of the theatrical release of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, the original cast including Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint are officially reuniting for the first time ever in HBO Max’s newest reunion special titled Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts. The long-awaited reunion is scheduled to make its HBO Max debut on New Year’s Day, January 1 when the clock strikes midnight.
“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,” President of Warner Bros. Global Kids, Young Adults and Classics, Tom Ascheim said in a statement (via The Wrap). “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.”
For the first time ever, the legendary cast returns to where the magic started. Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: #ReturnToHogwarts, streaming New Year’s Day, only on @HBOMax. pic.twitter.com/T8ZeIdukLg
— Harry Potter Film (@HarryPotterFilm) November 16, 2021
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The retrospective special Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts will tell an enchanting making-of story through all-new in-depth interviews and cast conversations, inviting fans on a magical first-person journey through one of the most beloved film franchises of all time.
Joining the blockbuster franchise’s iconic Gryffindor trio are Sorcerer’s Stone and Chamber of Secrets filmmaker Chris Columbus along with Harry Potter cast members including Helena Bonham Carter, Robbie Coltrane, Ralph Fiennes, Gary Oldman, Imelda Staunton, Tom Felton, James Phelps, Oliver Phelps, Mark Williams, Bonnie Wright, Alfred Enoch, Matthew Lewis, Evanna Lynch, and more.
The highly-anticipated reunion will be honoring the magic behind the making of the films and the beautiful family created at Warner Bros. Studios London two decades ago. It will also celebrate the unparalleled legacy of the Harry Potter film franchise and its indelible impact on the hearts, minds, and imaginations of families and fans around the world.
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Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts is produced by Warner Bros. Unscripted Television in association with Warner Horizon at the iconic Warner Bros. Studio Tour London. Casey Patterson and Pulse Films are executive producing.
The special will also be released on TBS and Cartoon Network in the spring of 2022, right before the theatrical release of Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore.
