Video: Watch the Trailer for Harry Potter: The Official Film Podcast, Premiering May 19 on HBO Max

The first official Harry Potter podcast is officially on the way. A new trailer has been released for Harry Potter: The Official Film Podcast, a 16-episode series premiering May 19 on HBO Max and audio platforms. Watch the trailer below.

Launching in celebration of the 25th anniversary of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, the podcast will journey through all eight Harry Potter films, from Philosopher's Stone through Deathly Hallows – Part 2. The series is hosted by film critic and broadcaster Rhianna Dhillon, a self-described lifelong Harry Potter fan and proud Slytherin, who will be joined by a rotating roster of co-hosts from across the entertainment world.

What to Expect From the Harry Potter Podcast

Each episode of Harry Potter: The Official Film Podcast opens with a high-level recap before diving into a deeper exploration of the franchise's key themes, cinematic choices, and storytelling decisions. A recurring "Magic Makers" segment will feature behind-the-scenes guests from the Harry Potter film series, revealing what it took to bring J.K. Rowling's wizarding world to the screen.

Dhillon and her co-hosts will also share personal reflections on their first encounters with the Harry Potter films, how the series continues to resonate today, and the cultural impact of the franchise over the past 25 years.

How to Watch and Listen

Harry Potter: The Official Film Podcast will premiere with a special two-episode launch on May 19, with new episodes dropping weekly thereafter. The video version of the podcast will stream exclusively on HBO Max, while audio versions will be available wherever podcasts are streamed.

Watch the Trailer for Harry Potter: The Official Film Podcast