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HBO

American  

abbreviation

Trademark.
  1. Home Box Office: a cable television channel.


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The first season of “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone” won’t debut until December, but HBO has already greenlit a second season, not on faith but based on demonstrated interest.

From Salon • May 14, 2026

Rowling’s popular book series is set to premiere on HBO Max.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

Discovery will encompass CNN, CBS, HBO, and Nickelodeon, as well as some of Hollywood's most valuable franchises, including "Harry Potter," "Game of Thrones," the DC Universe, "Mission: Impossible," and "SpongeBob SquarePants."

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

“They don’t have HBO or Hulu or Peacock,” he says.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

The Harry Potter TV series has been renewed for a second season, with filming set to begin in autumn of this year, HBO has confirmed.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

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