25 Years Later, ‘Harry Potter’ Is Heading Back to Hogwarts in a Major Way Ahead of HBO Reboot

Harry Potteris about to make a major comeback this year, as December will see the release of the long-awaited reboot on HBO. Despite the controversy surrounding author J.K. Rowling and a flurry of production problems, the Wizarding World is showing no signs of slowing down. In fact, a massive Harry Potter celebration is set to take place this September with the "Back to Hogwarts" event. Starting on September 1, 2026, the official Harry Potter YouTube and TikTok channels will feature the "Back to Hogwarts Showcase" with special Harry Potter-themed announcements. Taken together, these aren't isolated fan events — they're the opening phase of Warner Bros.' strategy to reintroduce Harry Potter as a franchise entering a new era ahead of HBO's reboot.