‘Harry Potter’ Cast to Reunite for 20th Anniversary Special

Attention all Potterheads: a Harry Potter anniversary special is in the works at HBO Max and will stream on New Year’s Day. Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts marks 20 years since the franchise’s 2001 movie premiere. It’s going to be an exciting reunion.

We can’t believe it’s been 20 years! pic.twitter.com/xsjYSB1QCg

— Wizarding World (@wizardingworld) November 17, 2021

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone was released on November 14, 2001. The franchise’s final film, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows premiered in 2011. In between that time and even until today, the world of Harry Potter continues to have a dedicated fan base.

“This retrospective is a tribute to everyone whose lives were touched by this cultural phenomenon—from the talented cast and crew who poured their heart and soul into this extraordinary film franchise to the passionate fans who continue to keep the Wizarding World spirit alive 20 years later,” Tom Ascheim, President of Warner Bros. Global Kids stated in a press release.

Yer a wizard, Harry.

“Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” was released exactly 20 years ago on November 16, 2001. pic.twitter.com/ZhouL2THYs

— The Academy (@TheAcademy) November 16, 2021

But the special is not just for fans. Stars of Harry Potter – Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, and Emma Watson – will join in conversation with filmmaker Chris Columbus. This includes in-depth interviews, questions with the cast, and more.

They’ll be joined by other notable faces from the franchise including Helena Bonham Carter, Jason Isaacs, Tom Felton, Matthew Lewis, and more.

me waiting for January 1st for the Harry Potter reunion pic.twitter.com/YdmYXQteUj

— rum♡ waiting for HP reunion (@rummalfoy) November 16, 2021

So Finally HARRY POTTER CAST REUNION is happening!!!!

*Happy tears*

— Meha (@BitchMastaani) November 17, 2021

Watson took to Instagram Tuesday, sharing her love for the franchise. Like many of her costars who began filming at a young age, she grew up on the set of Harry Potter.

“Harry Potter was my home, my family, my world, and Hermione (still is) my favorite fictional character of all time,” Watson wrote. “Thank you to the fans that have continued to show their support well after the last chapter closed.”

Felton also shared his excitement for the anniversary special. “Is this what homecoming feels like?” he wrote on Instagram.

“There’s magic in the air here with this incredible cast, as they all return home to the original sets of Hogwarts, where they began 20 years ago. The excitement is palpable as they prepare to take their fans on a very special and personal journey, through the making of these incredible films,” Casey Patterson, executive producer of the special, stated in the release. 

Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts is just over a month away. Be sure to mark your calendars and check out the trailer above.