Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts

 The long awaited 20 year anniversary of Harry Potter is finally here. The Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts premiers on the first of January 2022 and can be watched on HBO Max. “The retrospective special will tell an enchanting making-of story through all-new, in-depth interviews and cast conversations, inviting fans on a magical first-person journey through one of the most beloved film franchises of all time,” reads it’s logline. All eight films of the franchise can currently be watched on the platform. 

This event celebrates 20 years of the premier of the first film in the fantasy franchise, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, which was first released in November 2001. Many actors and actresses from the movies have returned for this affair, such as Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint from the Golden Trio. Others include Helena Bonham Carter, Robbie Coltrane, Ralph Fiennes, Jason Isaacs, Gary Oldman, Tom Felton, James Phelps, Oliver Phelps, Mark Williams, Bonnie Wright, Alfred Enoch, Matthew Lewis and Evanna Lynch. However, the author of the famous book series, J.K Rowling,  will not be involved, but just featured in archival footage. 

HBO Max has released the first image from the upcoming special. Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint can be seen in conversation in the Gryffindor common room. 

A trailer can also be watched where the three main characters don’t appear, but other alumni from the series are seen receiving Hogwarts letters. First Look Teaser. 

Return to Hogwarts is produced by Warner Bros. Unscripted Television in association with Warner Horizon at the Warner Bros. Studio Tour London - The Making of Harry Potter. It is also executively made by Casey Patterson of Casey Patterson Entertainment and Pulse films.