‘Harry Potter’ Movies Make a Magical Return to Theaters Worldwide: When and Where Can You Watch It in the USA in 2025?

It has been some time since Harry, Hermione, and Ron filled the big screen, but their magic is far from gone. In 2025, all eight Harry Potter films return to theaters- polished, remastered, and ready to pull audiences straight back into the halls of Hogwarts. For longtime fans, it is a return to old haunts and midnight premieres; for some, it is the first chance to see Hogwarts unfold on the big screen.

Either way, the Wizarding World is about to feel alive in cinemas once more.

Everything you need to know about Harry Potter’s 2025 theater return

Warner Bros. is bringing the Harry Potter saga back to the big screen in 2025, with all eight films returning in freshly remastered glory. The timing is no accident. The global event lines up with the Back to Hogwarts event and milestone anniversaries, including 20 years since Goblet of Fire hit screens. In the US, you will be able to catch the movies in major cities like New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago, with AMC, Regal, and Cinemark all joining in. Screenings will start on August 20 and run until September 29, depending on local listings. 

After years of fans asking for a proper theatrical revival, the Wizarding World will once again fill theaters worldwide, inviting audiences to relive the magic where it belongs: in the dark, with the lights down, and the magic up. Fan club members can grab tickets early, and some screenings will have special extras like Q&As and exclusive merch. Theaters are also making sure accessibility options are in place, so everyone can enjoy the experience. Exact showtimes will be in each theater’s local listings. And if you think that is the end of it, hang tight, because there is even more magic coming your way.

Fresh spells are being cast behind the scenes, with the Harry Potter series brewing up several intriguing new developments right now.

The magic continues: HBO’s Harry Potter TV series has a premiere date

HBO’s long‑awaited Harry Potter TV series kicks off production in 2025, with a premiere planned for 2027. It is not a sequel or spin‑off but a full retelling of the books, diving deeper into characters, subplots, and moments the films had to skip. Think of it as a more detailed trip back to Hogwarts, familiar, but richer and more magical than ever. And the choice of cast surely heightens the level of anticipation even further.

So far, the cast includes John Lithgow as Dumbledore, Janet McTeer as McGonagall, and Paapa Essiedu as Snape. The trio of Harry, Hermione, and Ron will be played by Dominic McLaughlin, Arabella Stanton, and Alastair Stout, with other notable names like Luke Thallon, Nick Frost, and Katherine Parkinson joining the lineup. Recently, they also added Aaron Zhao as Terry Boot. There are also some bizarre casting rumors circulating on the web, including an MCU star’s integration. With so much renewed buzz around the Harry Potter franchise, one could reasonably call this a year defined by its magic.

Which Harry Potter movie are you most excited to see back on the big screen? Tell us about your favorite in the comments and why!