{
  "id": 3458475,
  "title": "On 25th anniversary, Harry Potter movies return to UAE screens",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/on-25th-anniversary-harry-potter-movies-return-to-uae-screens",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-26T07:35:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/on-25th-anniversary-harry-potter-movies-return-to-uae-screens-1.500652645"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On the 25th anniversary of the Harry Potter film series, the movies are making a return to cinema screens in the UAE. The franchise, beloved by generations, is set to captivate a new audience of nostalgic fans as HBO prepares to release the next installment on Christmas Day. Starting this weekend, cinemas across the UAE will be screening the entire collection of Harry Potter films, from the magical world of the first film, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, to the concluding chapters of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2. The re-release kicks off on Thursday, August 27, with the first film, paving the way for subsequent installments to roll out over the following weeks. For those eager to attend, a variety of cinema chains, including VOX Cinemas, Reel Cinemas, Star Cinemas, Cine Royal Cinemas, and Oscar Cinema, will offer showings. Fans are encouraged to adorn themselves in wizardry attire for extra points, as they relive their favorite spells, quidditch matches, and epic battles.",
  "summary": "Calling all muggles and magic folk, it’s time to dust off those wands and cloaks, and get ready to re-enter the wizarding world of Harry Potter. As the franchise turns 25, and HBO works to cash in on a generation nostalgic for Hogwarts ( the new series is expected on Christmas this year ), the movies are getting a re-release worldwide. This month, starting this weekend in fact, a number of cinema…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}