There will never come a time when diehard Harry Potter fans won’t re-watch the beloved classic in its entirety. As a new generation of kids learn about “the boy who lived” and his epic quest to vanquish “He Who Must Not Be Named,” the movies continue to live on beyond their first iteration of fans. The first book, The Sorcerer’s Stone (aka, The Philosopher’s Stone in the United Kingdom), was published in 1997, and the movie adaptation came out in 2001, but magic never dies in the Wizarding World, which means this timeless classic will likely never go out of fashion.
Whether you want to spend a hot summer afternoon languishing under Mr. and Mrs. Dursley’s windowsill or enjoy a snowy weekend morning studying for exams with Harry, Ron, and Hermione in the Great Hall, there’s always a time and place for a good ol’ re-watch.
In the past, that hasn’t always been easy. Those who don’t own physical copies of the DVDs or Blu-rays have had to scour several streaming platforms to feast their eyes on all eight films. Over the years, the movies have earned a reputation for apparating from one platform and reappearing on another. However, they’ve finally been placed under the full body-bind curse and remain stationary under one streaming umbrella.
Where to stream all the Harry Potter films in the U.S.
All aboard! The Hogwarts Express will now be departing Platform 9 3/4 and making its way over to NBC Universal’s streaming platform, Peacock. That’s right—all eight Harry Potter films are under one roof after previously dashing under HBO Max’s invisibility cloak on Aug. 31, 2022.
But wait, that’s not all. The entire Wizarding World collection is also available to stream on Max as of 2023, including all eight Harry Potter films, the Fantastic Beasts franchise, and the Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts.
The addition came shortly before HBO Max amalgamated with Discovery Plus to form the newly rebranded streaming service, Max. It also coincided with the streamer’s announcement to reboot the Harry Potter franchise into a scripted television series.
Where to stream all the Harry Potter films in the U.K., Ireland, and Australia
For Potterheads residing in Harry’s homeland, all eight Harry Potter films are available to stream on Netflix in the U.K. and Ireland, according to the official Wizarding World website. As for the Fantastic Beasts franchise, you’ll have better luck with Apple TV and Amazon Prime.
Those living in Australia can stream all eight films on Foxtel, Netflix, and Stan. The two Fantastic Beasts are also available on Netflix, however, the third one is only available on Foxtel.
And on that note, it’s time to summon our popcorn, conjure our butterbeer, and extinguish our illuminating wands by whispering the incantation nox. Shh, the movie’s starting.