Magical news for those in the UK and Ireland, as all eight Harry Potter films are officially coming to Netflix on May 17. This will be of interest to anyone who doesn’t have all the films on DVD or Blu-ray, and especially good news for anyone who has been enjoying Hogwarts Legacy these past few months.
US readers, we’ve got some bad news, as the eight Harry Potter films will continue to not be available on Netflix. Instead, you can find all the films on Max (formally HBO Max) at the time of writing. This is also where US fans will eventually find the eventual Harry Potter HBO reboot.
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— Netflix UK & Ireland (@NetflixUK) May 16, 2023
Streaming rights for franchises like Harry Potter have the tendency to bounce around different services, especially in regions like the UK where HBO doesn’t currently have a streaming service available. Instead, several HBO or WB properties are licensed out to various platforms, such as The Last of Us and House of the Dragon being available on Sky TV or NOW in the UK.
While it’s unclear where the rebooted Harry Potter TV series will end up in regions without Max, speculation about the upcoming series has continued. In April it was confirmed that Warner Bros. Discovery are producing a “faithful adaptation” of the novels for streaming. A new cast will be playing the characters, and the series has been given a massive 10-year commitment.
How to Stream Harry Potter: Watch All Eight Films
As mentioned, those of us in the UK will be able to watch all eight Harry Potter films on Netflix from May 17. We’ve even got a handy guide on how to watch every film in the universe in chronological order! But, for those in the US, you’re limited to using Max. You can sign up for Max here if you want to start streaming, or we’ve got another solution coming up for those who currently have (or are looking for) a VPN.
HBO Max Price Tiers
- Max Ad Light for $9.99 a month or $99.99 a year. Two concurrent streams.
- Max Ad Free for $15.99 a month, or $149.99 a year. Two concurrent streams.
- Max Ultimate Ad Free for $19.99 a month, or $199.99 a year. Four concurrent streams.
How to Watch Harry Potter With a VPN
It’s actually remarkably easy to access other regions Netflix libraries with a VPN. All it takes it a few clicks, and you’re in! Simply connect to a UK VPN server with your chosen VPN, and navigate onto Netflix. Make sure to do this in a new window, incognito window, or after clearing the cache to ensure Netflix US isn’t still hanging around. Once you’ve logged in, you’ll be able to access all eight Harry Potter films from May 17, just like those in the UK.
- Install a secure and reliable VPN (like ExpressVPN) on your chosen device.
- Connect your VPN to a server in the UK
- Head over to Netflix
- Enjoy Harry Potter films 1-8!
Our Top VPN Pick for Streaming
If you haven’t yet secured yourself a VPN, that’s not an issue either. Our top pick for VPNs in 2023 is ExpressVPN, and they’ve currently got a great deal, with 49% off it’s 1-year deal, you’re also getting an additional 3-months free.
So at the equivalent of $6.67 per month, you’re getting 15-months of coverage under one of the best VPNs available at the moment. Plus, if you don’t get on with ExpressVPN, their deal also includes a 30-day risk-free money-back guarantee! It’s a win-win.
If you do opt to purchase a VPN, make sure you’re doing it for all the benefits that come with a virtual private network, such as online data encryption, shielding your identity, lightning-quick connectivity, and ensuring access to otherwise restricted sites. Ever see one of those ‘this media isn’t available in your region’ pop ups when trying to view somehting on Twitter or YouTube? VPNs can get you around that blockade!
Robert Anderson is a deals expert and Commerce Editor for IGN. You can follow him @robertliam21 on Twitter.
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