Warner Bros. is weaving a richer tapestry within the Wizarding World, connecting the highly anticipated Hogwarts Legacy sequel to its upcoming HBO Harry Potter TV series. Read on to discover how this ambitious plan will unfold.

Hogwarts Legacy Sequel to Share “Big-Picture Storytelling Elements” with Harry Potter TV Series

J.K. Rowling's Absence from Franchise Management

Warner Bros. Interactive has confirmed a sequel to the wildly successful Hogwarts Legacy is in development, and it will directly connect with HBO's upcoming Harry Potter TV series (slated for a 2026 debut). The original game's phenomenal success—over 30 million copies sold since its 2023 release—solidified its place as a top performer.

David Haddad, president of Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, told Variety, "We have known for some time that fans are looking for more things in this world, and so we’re spending a lot of time thinking about that." He highlighted the collaborative effort with Warner Bros. Television to create a unified narrative, emphasizing that while the game's timeline is set in the 1800s—well before the series—it will share thematic and "big-picture storytelling elements" with the show.

While details on the HBO Max series remain scarce, Casey Bloys, Chairman and CEO of HBO & Max Content, confirmed it will delve deeply into the beloved books. This presents a unique challenge: organically integrating the game's narrative with the series, avoiding forced connections given the significant temporal gap. However, fans eagerly anticipate the potential for new lore and secrets about Hogwarts and its alumni to emerge from this collaboration.

Haddad credits Hogwarts Legacy's success with reigniting franchise-wide interest: "The rest of the company was very curious about what we helped to unlock with ‘Hogwarts Legacy’ last year," he stated.

Importantly, Variety reports J.K. Rowling will not be directly involved in managing the franchise. While Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) keeps her informed through her agent, Robert Oberschelp, head of global consumer products, stated, "If we’re going to ever go beyond a canon conversation, we make sure that we’re all comfortable with what we’re doing." This follows significant controversy surrounding Rowling's public statements, leading to a boycott of Hogwarts Legacy by some in 2023. Despite this, the game's immense success remains undeniable. The confirmation of Rowling's limited involvement assures fans her views will not influence the game or HBO series.

Hogwarts Legacy 2 Release Date Expected Near Harry Potter HBO Series Debut

With the HBO series aiming for a 2026 or 2027 release, a Hogwarts Legacy sequel is unlikely to arrive sooner. Warner Bros. Discovery CFO Gunnar Widenfels confirmed in September that "Obviously a successor to Hogwarts Legacy is one of the biggest priorities in a couple of years down the road." Given the scale of the original game, a sequel will require substantial development time. We at Game8 predict a 2027-2028 release window is the most likely scenario.

For a more detailed analysis of our Hogwarts Legacy 2 release date predictions, see our dedicated article [link to article].