Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone Series Trailer Breaks Record with 277 Million Global Views

HBO brought some magic to screen entertainment with the trailer for the upcoming “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone” series, attracting a staggering 277 million global views. That’s more than double the previous record set by HBO for “The Last of Us” and “Euphoria.”

The series features an all-star cast, including Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter, Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger, and Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley. With big names like Nick Frost, John Lithgow, Janet McTeer, and Paapa Essiedu rounding out the ensemble, this promises to be a holiday treat when it debuts on Dec. 25.

If you’re a fan of J.K. Rowling’s magical world, you’ll be thrilled to hear that HBO has a 10-year plan to bring all the Harry Potter books to the small screen. Francesca Gardiner is on board as showrunner, and Mark Mylod is set to direct. Each season will chronicle one of Rowling’s beloved books, making this a series no true Potterhead will want to miss.