Hogwarts Legacy 2 Confirmed: HBO Series Connection

Warner Bros. has unveiled plans to create a unified narrative universe by connecting the highly anticipated sequel to Hogwarts Legacy with the upcoming HBO Harry Potter TV series! Read on to learn more about their announcements.

Hogwarts Legacy Sequel to Share “Big Picture Storytelling Elements” with Harry Potter TV SeriesJ.K. Rowling Will Not be Directly Involved in Franchise Management

Warner Bros. Interactive recently confirmed that a sequel to Hogwarts Legacy is not only under development but will include direct links to the upcoming Harry Potter TV series on HBO, slated for a 2026 premiere. The game’s enormous popularity—selling over 30 million copies since its 2023 launch—has made it one of the best-selling games of recent years.

"We have known for some time that fans are seeking more experiences in this world, and so we’re devoting considerable time to considering that," president of Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment David Haddad told Variety. He stressed that a key aspect of the project is a collaborative endeavor with Warner Bros. Television to forge a unified narrative link between the game and the TV series. This signifies that although the game’s timeline is set in the 1800s—considerably earlier than the series’ time period—it will share thematic and "big-picture storytelling elements" with the new show.

While specifics about the forthcoming HBO Max series are still limited, Chairman and CEO of HBO & Max Content, Casey Bloys, has confirmed that the new series "will delve deeply into each of the celebrated books that fans have continued to appreciate for all of these years." These narratives have already been examined in both film and literature—and countless fan works.

A key hurdle will be preserving the game’s essence while integrating it with the highly anticipated series organically and sidestepping any contrived or unnatural connections. Given the setting disparity, it’s unclear precisely how the two storylines will span the historical divide, but fans of the series are eager to see new lore or secrets about Hogwarts and its renowned alumni that could arise from this collaboration.

Haddad is certain of one thing, however: The triumph of Hogwarts Legacy definitely spurred a revived interest in the franchise across all platforms. "The rest of the company was very curious about what we helped to unleash with ‘Hogwarts Legacy’ last year," he said.

It’s important to note that J.K. Rowling, the author of the Harry Potter book series, will not be directly involved in managing the franchise, according to Variety. While Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) keeps her apprised through her literary agent, the studio’s head of global consumer products, Robert Oberschelp, has stated "If we’re going to ever go beyond a canon discussion, we make sure that we’re all comfortable with what we’re doing."

Rowling’s controversial comments continue to affect the series, so much so that many chose to boycott Hogwarts Legacy in 2023 in protest of her transphobic statements on social media. The boycott was a statement to not support J.K. Rowling—a consumer protest, in essence. The boycott ultimately failed, however, as Hogwarts Legacy still became one of the best-selling video games of all time, surpassing even renowned titles like GTA San Andreas and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3.

Regardless, it is confirmed that Rowling will have minimal involvement in the franchise, and fans can take comfort in the fact that none of her controversial comments will be integrated into the game or the upcoming HBO series.

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

Warner Bros. is reportedly planning to release the HBO series in 2026 or 2027, so a Hogwarts Legacy sequel probably won’t arrive before then. Warner Bros. Discovery CFO Gunnar Widenfels even mentioned in September that "Obviously a successor to Hogwarts Legacy is a top priority in a few years."

A sequel to one of 2023's biggest games will require considerable development time. We at Game8 anticipate that fans may not see the sequel for a while, with a 2027 to 2028 release most likely.

For more on our predictions regarding the Hogwarts Legacy 2 release, see our article below!