Whispers from Hollywood indicate a major shift could be on the horizon for Warner Bros. Discovery, the parent company of HBO, home to our upcoming Harry Potter TV series. Netflix is reportedly exploring an acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, even going so far as to retain an investment bank to formulate a potential offer. This news, while not directly about the production of the Harry Potter show, raises many questions about its future.

Fans know that the new series is a faithful adaptation of J.K. Rowling's seven books, planned for seven seasons over a decade. It's currently in full swing with filming having started in Summer 2025 at Leavesden Studios, and an early 2027 release is already confirmed. Key cast members like Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter, Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger, and Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley are already announced, alongside a stellar adult cast including John Lithgow as Dumbledore and Paapa Essiedu as Snape.

So, what could a Netflix takeover mean? It's impossible to say for sure at this stage. Warner Bros. Discovery also owns the rights to the Wizarding World franchise. A new owner could bring changes to platform availability or even the creative direction of ongoing projects. While the show is well into production, a change in ownership could influence everything from marketing to how future seasons are greenlit. For now, the Harry Potter TV series remains an HBO Original, and we're eagerly watching for more official news on its production and release schedule.