The Wizarding World is still in vogue at the moment; it's evergreen, and it'll be the case for the next decade with HBO's reimagining of J.K. Rowling's original stories about the world's most famous boy wizard. While that television adaptation is what everyone is talking about, the past year has been dominated by another take on the story. That story, in news that would make Hermione Granger delighted, will soon be free for everyone to enjoy.
Pottermore Publishing has officially announced that all seven Harry Potter Full-Cast Audio Editions will become available to borrow for free through participating public libraries worldwide, beginning December 1, 2026. The rollout will take place in three stages, with Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, and Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban becoming available on December 1. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire and Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix will follow on January 5, 2027, before Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows complete the collection on February 2.
Cush Jumbo (The Good Fight) narrates the series, with Hugh Laurie (House) as Albus Dumbledore, Matthew Macfadyen (Succession) as Lord Voldemort, Riz Ahmed (Sound of Metal) as Professor Severus Snape, Kit Harington (Game of Thrones) as Professor Gilderoy Lockhart, and Keira Knightley (Pirates of the Caribbean) as Professor Dolores Umbridge. Frankie Treadaway, Max Lester, and Arabella Stanton voice Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, and Hermione Granger, respectively, across the first three audiobooks. Jaxon Knopf, Rhys Mulligan, and Nina Barker-Francis then take over the three roles beginning with Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire and continue through the final book. Jennie McCann, Managing Director of Pottermore Publishing, added:
"Libraries play a vital role in connecting readers and listeners with stories that spark a lifelong love of reading. We're delighted to bring the Harry Potter Full-Cast Audio Editions to libraries, helping more people discover, or rediscover, the magic of Hogwarts through an incredible, immersive listening experience. We believe everyone should have the opportunity to enjoy great storytelling, and libraries remain one of the most important ways of making that possible and inspiring the next generation of readers."
The first three Harry Potter Full-Cast Audio Editions arrive at participating public libraries on December 1, 2026, with the remaining four titles following on January 5 and February 2, 2027. Stay tuned at Collider for more.
