To watch the new Harry Potter series in Australia, you'll need to wait until its confirmed 2027 release on Max (formerly HBO Max), accessible via Foxtel or potentially standalone. For the existing Harry Potter films and specials, check streaming services like Foxtel (with Max), Netflix, Binge, and Prime Video, which rotate availability, or buy/rent on platforms like Apple TV, Amazon Video, or YouTube.
In Australia, you can stream Harry Potter movies on Netflix, which currently has several titles available, and on services like Binge, Foxtel Now, Stan, and Paramount+, though availability shifts. For the most up-to-date availability across platforms (Netflix, Binge, Stan, Apple TV, etc.), use the JustWatch or Flicks.com.au search engines to track which service has which movie right now, as licenses change frequently.
In Australia, HBO Max (now just 'Max') pricing starts at AU$11.99/month for the Basic (with ads) plan, with ad-free HD Standard at AU$15.99/month, and the Premium 4K plan at AU$21.99/month, offering different features like streams, resolution, and ads, with options to subscribe directly or via partners like Amazon Prime Video or Foxtel (included in some subscriptions).
New 'Harry Potter' Series, Which Will Stream on HBO Max, Adds Nine Cast Members. The HBO Original “Harry Potter” TV series, whose streaming debut on HBO Max has been delayed to 2027 from 2026, has added nine cast members. Katherine Parkinson will play Molly Weasley.
If you already use Amazon Prime Video, then you'll be happy to know that their streaming service offers all eight movies in the Harry Potter franchise. The only caveat? None of them are included in the Amazon Prime Video streaming subscription.
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Unfortunately, that's not the case. The reason is simple: streaming rights. For Netflix to include Harry Potter in its catalog, it needs to purchase licensing rights from the copyright holders.
Harry Potter is an upcoming fantasy television series developed for HBO. The series is based on the series of eponymous fantasy books by English author J. K. Rowling.
NBCUniversal's Peacock announced that all eight Harry Potter films will be available to stream in windows starting later this year and rolling into 2021 — including on Peacock's free, ad-supported tier.
HARRY POTTER, the NEW TV series, is officially coming to Netflix soon! A fresh adaptation that brings the Wizarding World back 🪄 The series is expected to follow each book with far more detail, exploring Hogwarts, the magic, and the darker mysteries of the wizarding world in a way the films never had time for.
You can watch HBO content in Australia primarily through Max (formerly HBO Max) via Foxtel (included with iQ subscriptions) or as an add-on to Prime Video, or by using a VPN to access the US Max service directly, requiring a US payment method like a virtual card. The most direct route for existing subscribers is via your Foxtel iQ box or through the Max app/website, but you need to activate it through your Foxtel account first.
It is legal to use a VPN in Australia, but some ISPs don't like them. And remember, your ISP can always see you are using a VPN, so it's important not to do anything illegal while using a VPN.
HBO Max is the new home of HBO in Australia. HBO Max is owned by Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD), which owns HBO content, Discovery itself, the DC Universe, Harry Potter, TLC and more. HBO Max launched in the US market back in 2020 and started expanding overseas from 2021.
In Australia, HBO Max (now just 'Max') pricing starts at AU$11.99/month for the Basic (with ads) plan, with ad-free HD Standard at AU$15.99/month, and the Premium 4K plan at AU$21.99/month, offering different features like streams, resolution, and ads, with options to subscribe directly or via partners like Amazon Prime Video or Foxtel (included in some subscriptions).
J. K. Rowling Almost Played Lily Potter; but she turned it down, saying she was not cut out to be an actress... even if it was just a small role. 2. Robin Williams Almost Played Hagrid; A huge fan of the books, Williams asked to play Hagrid when he found out about the movie adaptation. 3.
While they're not available on Netflix, Disney Plus, Paramount Plus, or Hulu, you can find all the films on Prime Video, as well as Max, right now. You can start right back from the beginning of Harry's story or if you have a favorite film of the series, you can pick and choose as you please.
You can stream the Harry Potter movies on Max (formerly HBO Max) and Peacock in the US, with availability sometimes shifting, while in the UK and Ireland, they are often on Netflix, and in Australia, they appear on services like Binge, Foxtel Now, Stan, and Paramount+, but it's best to check JustWatch as streaming rights change, or rent/buy digitally on platforms like Amazon Prime Video or Apple TV.
No, the main Peacock streaming service isn't free for new users anymore, but you can get limited free content with an existing account, find free Premium access through bundles (like with Xfinity or Instacart+), or sometimes snag free trials, but otherwise, you need a paid subscription (Peacock Premium or Premium Plus) for full access to movies, shows, and live sports.
In Australia, you can stream Harry Potter movies on Netflix, which currently has several titles available, and on services like Binge, Foxtel Now, Stan, and Paramount+, though availability shifts. For the most up-to-date availability across platforms (Netflix, Binge, Stan, Apple TV, etc.), use the JustWatch or Flicks.com.au search engines to track which service has which movie right now, as licenses change frequently.
Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape
Essiedu is a rising star of stage and screen, perhaps most recognized for his role in the HBO drama I May Destroy You.
According to Deadline, HBO CEO and Chairman of HBO and Max Content Casey Bloys expects the series to premiere in late 2026 or early 2027. Like all HBO content, it will presumably be available to stream on HBO Max. In the meantime, there are a few Harry Potter-adjacent series available on HBO Max as well.
In 2025, HBO's upcoming Harry Potter series announced its main cast, with newcomers Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter, Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger, and Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley, alongside veteran actors like John Lithgow (Dumbledore) and Nick Frost (Hagrid), kicking off a new, all-new adaptation with fresh faces for the iconic roles.
Daniel Radcliffe (Harry Potter) is widely considered the richest actor from the Harry Potter films, with an estimated net worth around $110 million, thanks to significant earnings from the franchise and savvy post-Potter investments in theatre, property, and other ventures, followed by Emma Watson (Hermione Granger) and Rupert Grint (Ron Weasley). While the main trio leads, experienced actors like Robert Pattinson, who gained fame as Cedric Diggory before Twilight, also command substantial fortunes.
Streaming services: most streaming services license an IP for a period of time, so creators don't earn money per view. However, our views determine what they decide to license, so streaming Harry Potter, Fantastic Beasts, and Return to Hogwarts still contributes to her income.
As of 2025, Harry Potter fans have a few solid options when it comes to streaming the entire Wizarding World saga. The movies frequently rotate between major platforms like Max (formerly HBO Max), Netflix, and Peacock, depending on licensing deals and location.