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The competition among steamers to hold onto enduringly popular titles continues. For now, Peacock is winning the struggle to retain the “Harry Potter” franchise to the dismay of HBO Max, who will lose all eight films next month. (The switch coincides with Peacock’s limited time deal that brings down the price of a yearly subscription by 56%).
As of Aug. 31, all eight Warner Bros. titles will be leaving HBO Max: “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone,” “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets,” “Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban,” “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire,” “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix,” “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince,” and “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows” Parts 1 and 2.
Those looking to stream the series will be able to find all eight films on NBC’s streaming service Peacock, which added them on July 1. In order to access the films, you’ll have to sign up for either one of Peacock’s streaming subscriptions, Peacock Plus or Peacock Premium, which start at $5.99 a month. A subscription will also grant you access to other buzzy titles such as “Yellowstone” and “Girls5Eva.”
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HBO Max will still have some magic come August, though. The streamer will still continue to host the three “Fantastic Beasts” movies — “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them,” “Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald” and “Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore.” Also available to stream is the “Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts” special, which sees an emotional reunion of stars Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson with director Chris Columbus.
In order to stream the prequel series and reunion special, you’ll have to subscribe to HBO Max, with plans starting at $9.99/month. On the streamer you’ll find a slew of Emmy-nominated series such as “Euphoria, “Succession,” “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” “Hacks” and “White Lotus.”
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- All eight "Harry Potter" movies are now available on HBO Max and Peacock.
- It's not clear how long the movies will stay on each platform since they rotate between services.
- HBO Max starts at $10 a month, while Peacock Premium starts at $5 a month.
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Did you know you can stream all eight "Harry Potter" movies with a single subscription? In fact, the movies are currently available on not one, but two different streaming services.
The series tends to jump back and forth between HBO Max and Peacock Premium, but right now, both services have all eight films.
Based on the novels by J. K. Rowling, the "Harry Potter" franchise has expanded into a whole universe of content. Feature films, video games, and even theme parks take place in the Potterverse. And luckily for Potterheads, you can watch all of the movies from the comfort of your own couch.
Whether you consider yourself a devoted wizard or witch, or you're just a muggle looking for something new to watch, we've detailed how you can stream every "Harry Potter" film.
All eight "Harry Potter" movies are now available to watch on both HBO Max and Peacock Premium at the same time. That said, it's not clear how long the movies will remain on each platform since the films tend to jump between a few different services.
The cheapest way to watch every "Harry Potter" movie is with a Peacock subscription. Peacock offers some of its library for free, but to stream the "Harry Potter" franchise, you'll need a Peacock Premium plan. You can opt for the ad-supported tier for $5 a month or the ad-free one for $10 a month.
Meanwhile, HBO Max's ad-supported tier costs $10 a month, and the ad-free tier costs $15 a month. All subscribers can watch the "Harry Potter" movies. The ad-free plan also adds support for downloading content and the ability to stream select titles in 4K quality. That said, the "Harry Potter" movies are limited to high definition (HD).
How to rent 'Harry Potter' movies
In addition to streaming on HBO Max or Peacock, fans can also rent or buy every "Harry Potter" film on a per-movie-basis through video-on-demand (VOD) retailers. Some of these services include Amazon Prime, RedBox, Vudu, Google Play, and iTunes.
Pricing for the series varies by service, but most of the movies start at $4 to rent or $10 to buy. Once you rent a movie, you typically get 30 days to start watching it, and then 48 hours to finish once you hit play.
Where can I stream the 'Harry Potter' movies in 4K?
Unlike HBO Max and Peacock, select VOD retailers offer the option to watch the "Harry Potter" movies in up to 4K quality with high dynamic range (HDR).
Vudu, Google Play, and iTunes all include 4K viewing options. If you prefer to own the movies on disc, you can also buy the complete "Harry Potter" movie collection on 4K Blu-ray ($98).
What movies are included in the 'Harry Potter' series?
The "Harry Potter" movie series includes the following films:
- "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" (2001)
- "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets" (2002)
- "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban" (2004)
- "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire" (2005)
- "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix" (2007)
- "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" (2009)
- "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1" (2010)
- "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2" (2011)
In addition to the main series, the franchise's spin-off series, "Fantastic Beasts," includes the following films:
- "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" (2016)
- "Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald" (2018)
- "Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore" (2022)
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