Comcast’s Sky Sues Warner Bros. Discovery Over 'Harry Potter' Series Rights

Sky accuses Warner Bros. Discovery of breaching a 2019 agreement by withholding co-production opportunities for the new 'Harry Potter' TV series.

Sky's lawsuit claims Warner Bros. Discovery failed to offer the contractually required minimum of four qualifying series per year from 2021 to 2023.
The complaint alleges Warner Bros. Discovery withheld critical information necessary for Sky to evaluate potential series.
Sky argues it has been denied its rights to co-fund and co-produce the upcoming 'Harry Potter' series, which is set to premiere in 2026 or 2027.
The lawsuit seeks unspecified compensatory and consequential damages, along with a court order to enforce the co-funding agreement.
Sky maintains other agreements with Warner Bros. Discovery to provide HBO content to its customers, despite the ongoing legal dispute.