What time does the 20th anniversary of Harry Potter come out?

Harry Potter's 20th Anniversary Special is set to air on New Year's Day on HBO Max, and will feature Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson alongside other cast members from all eight films.

You're probably just as excited as we are to watch the reunion, so here's a handy guide on everything you need to know about Return to Hogwarts, including where to watch it, when it airs, and what cast members are involved.

How to Watch Harry Potter 20th Anniversary Special

What time does the 20th anniversary of Harry Potter come out?

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Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts will be available exclusively to stream via HBO Max, so you'll need to sign-up before January 1, 2022, to make sure you can get access to the special.

HBO Max costs $14.99 per month, or $9.99 for ad-supported viewing, and includes a wide range of TV and films to dive into, including the Harry Potter special, all eight Harry Potter films, and new movies like The Matrix Resurrections. You can sign up here.

What is the Harry Potter Anniversary Special About?

Harry Potter 20th Anniversary Special, Return to Hogwarts, is a retrospective documentary featuring Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, and Emma Watson.

The reunion will feature all-new interviews and cast conversations celebrating the history of the films, taking place at the original Hogwarts movie sets. The project sounds very similar to HBO Max's Friends: The Reunion, which brought the sitcom's main cast back together to celebrate and reflect on the show and its legacy.

Harry Potter 20th Anniversary Trailer

The invitation you've been waiting for has arrived. Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: #ReturnToHogwarts is coming to HBO Max on New Year's Day. pic.twitter.com/kttDL0QCOP

— HBO Max (@hbomax) December 6, 2021

Who Will Be In the Harry Potter 20th Anniversary Special?

Alongside Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, and Emma Watson, other cast members taking part in the reunion include Helena Bonham Carter, Robbie Coltrane, Ralph Fiennes, Jason Isaacs, Gary Oldman, Imelda Staunton, Tom Felton, James Phelps, Oliver Phelps, Mark Williams, Bonnie Wright, Alfred Enoch, Matthew Lewis, Evanna Lynch, and Ian Hart, and more.

When Will the Harry Potter Special Air?

Harry Potter's 20th Anniversary special is will be available on New Year's Day, January 1, 2022, streaming exclusively on HBO Max in the US.

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What time does the 20th anniversary of Harry Potter come out?

What time does the 20th anniversary of Harry Potter come out?

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What time does the 20th anniversary of Harry Potter come out?
What time does the 20th anniversary of Harry Potter come out?
What time does the 20th anniversary of Harry Potter come out?
What time does the 20th anniversary of Harry Potter come out?

What Time is the Harry Potter Anniversary Special Available?

The 20th Anniversary special doesn't currently have a set time of release on New Year's Day. We'll update this article when we know more. If you want a prediction, based on previous reunion releases on HBO Max, we'd expect it at 3 AM ET / 12 AM PT on January 1, 2022.

How to Watch Harry Potter Anniversary Special in the UK

Harry Potter 20th Anniversary Special will air on Sky and NOW in the UK, and will also be available on New Year's Day, January 1, 2022.

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What time is the Harry Potter reunion being released?

Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts will first air on Cartoon Network at 6 pm PT during the channel's ACME block (a night of mostly live action programming geared towards older kids and families). Then, it will air on sister network TBS at 8 pm.

What time does Harry Potter 20th Anniversary Come on HBO Max?

When Does Harry Potter: Return to Hogwarts Come Out? Release Date, Time. The new Harry Potter special, Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts premieres at midnight PST on New Year's Day, January 1 on HBO Max.

Is Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts released?

January 1, 2022Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts / Initial releasenull