Harry Potter Films Leave Netflix U.K. on Dec. 31 as Rights Window Ends

Netflix is courting Warner Bros. assets in an $82.7 billion deal under regulatory review.

Overview

In the United Kingdom, the entire Harry Potter film series exits Netflix on December 31, 2025 as part of a routine licensing rotation.
In the United States, the films continue to cycle between platforms such as HBO Max and Peacock under time-limited deals.
Netflix’s proposed $82.7 billion acquisition would fold Warner Bros.’ film and TV studios and HBO into the company after a planned 2026 separation of WBD’s linear networks, pending approvals.
Netflix has said it will maintain theatrical releases and existing production pipelines, including HBO’s in-production, book-faithful TV reboot targeting an early 2027 debut.
Confirmed casting for the series includes Dominic McLaughlin, Arabella Stanton, Alastair Stout, and John Lithgow, while an unconfirmed rumor suggests HBO has auditioned both male and female actors for Voldemort.