Warner Bros. is forging a unified narrative universe, connecting the highly anticipated Hogwarts Legacy sequel with the upcoming HBO Harry Potter TV series. Discover the details below.
Hogwarts Legacy Sequel to Share Narrative Elements with Harry Potter TV Series
J.K. Rowling's Limited Involvement
A Hogwarts Legacy sequel is officially in development and will directly connect with HBO's Harry Potter series (debuting in 2026). The game's phenomenal success (over 30 million copies sold) has spurred this expansion.
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment president, David Haddad, confirmed a collaborative effort with Warner Bros. Television to create a cohesive narrative. Despite the game's 1800s setting (pre-dating the series), shared thematic elements and "big-picture storytelling" will link the two.
While details on the HBO series remain limited, HBO & Max Content CEO Casey Bloys confirmed an in-depth exploration of the iconic books.
Integrating the game and series organically presents a challenge, given the temporal difference. However, fans anticipate new Hogwarts lore and secrets emerging from this collaboration. Haddad notes Hogwarts Legacy's success reignited franchise interest across all platforms.
Importantly, J.K. Rowling will have minimal direct involvement in the franchise's management. While Warner Bros. Discovery keeps her informed, the studio prioritizes collaborative decision-making. This follows the 2023 boycott of Hogwarts Legacy in response to Rowling's transphobic statements. The boycott, while significant, ultimately didn't prevent the game's massive success.
Rowling's absence ensures her views won't influence the game or HBO series.
Hogwarts Legacy 2 Release Date: A 2027-2028 Prediction
With the HBO series aiming for a 2026 or 2027 release, the Hogwarts Legacy sequel is unlikely to launch before then. Warner Bros. Discovery CFO Gunnar Widenfels highlighted the sequel as a top priority. Considering the game's scale and development time, a 2027-2028 release window seems most probable. For more detailed predictions, refer to our related article.
