When Hogwarts Legacy arrived in 2023 and pretty much gave them fans what they'd been asking for, the immediate question "is there more?" We could take potions class (without a monster of a potions master bullying us), go shopping in Hogsmeade, say 'Revelio!' 5 times a second and get lost in the astronomy tower. The game sold millions of copies, and immediately everyone wanted to know: when are we getting another one?
Well, Warner Bros. Discovery has finally acknowledged that a second Hogwarts Legacy game is on the way, confirming the sequel in an official letter to shareholders. It's perhaps not the most exciting way to announce a return to Hogwarts, especially when we would probably have preferred a trailer featuring a dragon or two, but we'll take what we can get. The original game took players back to the 1890s, long before the Chamber of Secrets was opened, long before the Marauders ran riot, and long before Harry, Ron, and Hermione were causing chaos at Hogwarts.
In its second-quarter 2026 shareholder letter, Warner Bros. discussed the future of its gaming division and dropped this rather important piece of information:
We expect Games to more meaningfully contribute to segment profitability going forward as our pipeline expands, including the second installment of Hogwarts Legacy.
Players took control of a fifth-year student — yeah, as if they'd admit someone who'd been mysteriously hidden — who had a mysterious connection to some ancient magic, and found themselves in a war between goblins, dark wizards and the rest.
The game was more than just a success — it was a cultural phenomenon. Despite fears of the game sinking without a trace due to speculation of a boycott over the J.K. Rowling controversy, it actually sold more than anticipated, with even non-Potterheads finding themselves enchanted by the game and a huge part of the appeal was simply being able to exist in the Wizarding World without following the story of the original books, while allowing you to behave like the kind of student Professor McGonagall would have absolutely hated.
The second installment of Hogwarts Legacy has been confirmed by Warner Bros. Discovery, although an official title, release date, and platforms have yet to be announced. Stay tuned to Collider for all the latest news and updates on the biggest and best movies and shows heading to your favorite streaming platforms soon.
Harry Potter is HBO's adaptation of the iconic Wizarding World book series by J.K. Rowling. The first season, The Philosopher's Stone, follows the titular Harry Potter as he discovers his magical potential, enrolls at Hogwarts, and begins to uncover a sinister force.
