New Harry Potter Funko Pops Bring the Magic Back Ahead of HBO’s Reboot
Harry Potter has been a defining part of countless '90s kids’ childhoods, whether they discovered the wizarding world through J.K. Rowling’s books or the blockbuster film adaptations. Now, as HBO prepares to bring the beloved franchise back to the screen with a new television series, fans have another reason to revisit the original Wizarding World.
Funko has unveiled a brand-new collection of Harry Potter Pop! figures, featuring several beloved characters and magical moments from the franchise. With their detailed designs and familiar characters, the new collectibles could be a perfect addition to any Potterhead’s collection.
The New Harry Potter Funko Collection Is Packed With Magical Details
The latest lineup features several memorable characters and iconic elements from the Wizarding World.
Among the highlights is Harry Potter alongside the Knight Bus, recreating one of the most recognizable magical vehicles from the series. Hermione Granger also joins the collection, wand in hand and seemingly ready for battle.
Another standout is Albus Dumbledore, accompanied by his loyal phoenix, Fawkes. The collection also includes Luna Lovegood, a particularly eerie and antique-looking Dark Mark figure, and Horace Slughorn in his distinctive armchair disguise.
Each vinyl Pop! figure stands approximately 4 inches tall, making the collection relatively easy for fans to display alongside their existing Harry Potter memorabilia.
What Do We Know About HBO's Harry Potter Series?
While HBO has kept many details about the upcoming Harry Potter reboot under wraps, the series is expected to follow the original books more closely, with each season adapting one book.
The production is currently filming its first two seasons back-to-back in England and has already assembled its new generation of Hogwarts students.
Dominic McLaughlin has been cast as Harry Potter, while Arabella Stanton will portray Hermione Granger and Alastair Stout will play Ron Weasley. Together, the three young actors will form the new Golden Trio.
Showrunner Francesca Gardiner and director Mark Mylod praised the young cast after an extensive worldwide search, expressing excitement about seeing the trio bring their own interpretation of the iconic characters to life.
A New Generation of Hogwarts Professors
The reboot has also assembled an impressive lineup of veteran performers to portray Hogwarts' faculty and other familiar characters.
John Lithgow will take on the role of Albus Dumbledore, while Janet McTeer will portray Minerva McGonagall and Paapa Essiedu will play Severus Snape. Nick Frost will step into the role of Hagrid.
The cast also includes Luke Thallon as Quirinus Quirrell, Paul Whitehouse as Argus Filch, Bertie Carvel as Cornelius Fudge, Lox Pratt as Draco Malfoy, and Johnny Flynn as Lucius Malfoy.
With production underway and the new cast beginning to take shape, anticipation for HBO's return to Hogwarts continues to build.
For longtime fans, the new Funko collection offers a nostalgic way to revisit the original films while waiting for the next generation of witches and wizards to arrive on screen.
The new Harry Potter series is currently scheduled to debut in 2027.
Unexpected Team-Up: Prince William and Emma Watson Unite for Change
Prince William had plenty to celebrate this weekend, but his latest public appearance quickly turned heads for a very different reason. After marking his 44th birthday and Father's Day with his family, the future king returned to royal duties—and made a surprisingly personal confession about the emotional toll of climate change.
William joined Hollywood stars Emma Watson and Benedict Cumberbatch at a United for Wildlife forum in London, an initiative he launched with the Royal Foundation in 2013. The organization works around the world to combat wildlife trafficking, environmental crime, and the destruction of endangered species.
But it was William's candid admission about his own fears that stole the spotlight.
The Prince of Wales revealed that climate change has caused him "sleepless nights," admitting he has struggled with anxiety about what the future could look like. Yet instead of allowing those fears to overwhelm him, William said seeing real progress through conservation efforts has helped keep his environmental anxiety under control.
He also delivered a powerful message to business leaders, urging them to become the kind of leaders they admired when they were children. With technology and innovation transforming the world at an incredible pace, William challenged CEOs to use their influence to create meaningful change.
The event launched London Climate Action Week, with more royal appearances expected, including the Earthshot Prize assembly.
Emma Watson also delivered a surprising revelation of her own. The Harry Potter star highlighted the fashion industry's enormous environmental impact, pointing out that it produces more emissions than aviation and ranks behind only oil among major polluting industries.
Watson, who is also pursuing a doctorate in philosophy at Oxford, shared a hilarious story about mistakenly believing paparazzi were following her. After spotting photographers with telephoto lenses, she arranged a distraction and escaped through another exit. The twist? They weren't photographing her at all. They were waiting to capture a red kite.
Meanwhile, Benedict Cumberbatch praised William as "a great guy" and urged businesses and individuals to recognize that they can still make a difference, even when global environmental challenges appear overwhelming.
With William, Watson, and Cumberbatch joining forces on the issue, the London forum delivered a clear message: the fight against environmental destruction is becoming impossible for the world's biggest names to ignore.
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