Where to Watch Harry Potter in the UK: The 2026 Streaming Guide

 Have you tried searching for the Harry Potter series on Netflix recently and found the films missing? It’s not you. All the Harry Potter films were removed from Netflix’s UK library on January 1, 2024 and were included in the library for all of 2023, and many were surprised. Rumors were flying that Netflix was going to start the New Year with Harry Potter Sunday Marathons.

 No need to worry, the Harry Potter series hasn’t been destroyed. They have just been relocated. and for those that are unfamiliar, the new location has the entire series available for streaming for free.

 ITVX has the whole thing, free

 This is the option that is the most popular. ITVX is now streaming the series in its entirety from the Philosopher’s Stone to Deathly Hallows Part 2 all for free. Yes, there are advertisements, but in addition to the core Harry Potter series, all three of the Fantastic Beasts films are also included, and if you are feeling especially ambitious, you can also watch those.

 Just a heads up, ITVX has had a sporadic history in having the licensing to stream Harry Potter, and it is going to be a gamble whether it will be available for the weekend marathon you planned. If you want to be really sure, just skim the site before you get the popcorn!

 HBO Max UK is the “proper” home now

 If you were unaware, Warner Bros. produces Harry Potter, and now they have their streaming platform in the UK, which is HBO Max. This is the long term home of the Harry Potter franchise and all of the other Warner Bros. and HBO films.

Pricing works like this:

• The ads version is £4.99 a month.
• The ad-free version is £9.99 a month.
• If you are a NOW customer, it is a part of the NOW Cinema package.

If you want to hedge your bets on whether ITVX still has it next month, the stronger choice is HBO Max, which will house the newer Harry Potter TV Series, starting Christmas and then releasing subsequent episodes on a weekly basis.

Do you just want to buy or rent instead?

We get that some people just want to rent or buy the films instead of yet another subscription. If you want to rewatch only 1 or 2 films instead of the entire saga, you can rent or buy individual films on Amazon Prime Video or Apple TV. Honestly this is a less expensive option for just 1 rewatch.

Why did it leave Netflix in the first place?

Why it left Netflix in the first place is not as exciting as you would think. This is how these things work with streaming rights. When the window for licensing expires, the rights can move anywhere else, and often returns to the studio’s own platform. To build HBO Max UK as the flagship home for its own content, it makes sense that Harry Potter is leaving Netflix and moving to HBO Max.

A brief summary of the Harry Potter movies

• Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone – Harry discovers he’s a wizard and travels to Hogwarts.
• Harry and the Chamber of Secrets – a monster from the hidden past of Voldemort attacks students.
• Harry and the Prisoner of Azkaban – Harry discovers his godfather Sirius Black.
• Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire – Harry is entered into the Triwizard Tournament and Voldemort returns.
• Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix – Harry decides to form a secret little club to teach his fellow students as things get out of control at the Ministry.
• Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince – Dumbledore and Harry explore Voldemort’s past and it is a tragedy for one of Harry’s friends.
• Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part One – Harry and his friends are on the run, hunting for the Horcruxes.
• Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part Two – the final battle takes place in Hogwarts.

FAQs:

1. Are the Harry Potter movies still on Netflix UK?

No, the movies were removed on January 1st, 2026 with no plans to return to the platform.

2. Where can I watch the movies for free?

ITVX has all the Harry Potter movies, as well as the Fantastic Beasts films at no cost — you’ll just have to sit through ad breaks.

3. Are the movies on HBO Max?

Yes, the entire series can be found on HBO Max, starting at £4.99 a month with ads.

4. Is it possible to rent single Harry Potter films and not have to pay for a subscription?

Yes, you can rent or buy the films on Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV.

5. Will it return to Netflix at some point?

Probably not for a long while. It seems like Warner Bros. is planning to keep it as a flagship title for HBO Max UK.

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