Harry Potter’s Lightning Scar Redesign Revealed For HBO Series

Published Aug 18, 2026, 11:54 AM EDT Rianna is the Movie News Editor for ScreenRant. After earning her BA in Film Studies, she began her career as an entertainment writer, contributing to several publications before joining ScreenRant. Her dissertation on the impact of streaming on traditional cinema sharpened her focus on the ever-evolving world of film and media. With 10 years in the industry, Rianna continues to cover the stories she loves while also advocating for awareness and representation of rare disabilities, such as Moebius Syndrome, which she lives with. Harry Potter is getting a makeover. In a poster for the Back to Hogwarts event celebrating the entire Wizarding World franchise, a noticeable change was the iconic Harry Potter scar, which has clearly been redesigned ahead of the release of HBO's series. The post was shared on the official Instagram page for Harry Potter with the caption: "The countdown to Back to Hogwarts begins. Join us in London on the 1st of September for an extraordinary one-day celebration featuring surprises, giveaways, and a glimpse into the HBO Original series Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone." More to come...