{"id":31308,"date":"2026-02-11T11:12:34","date_gmt":"2026-02-11T16:12:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/worldscreen.com\/tvkids\/hasbro-becomes-primary-toy-licensee-for-harry-potter\/"},"modified":"2026-02-11T11:16:01","modified_gmt":"2026-02-11T16:16:01","slug":"hasbro-becomes-primary-toy-licensee-for-harry-potter-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/worldscreen.com\/tvkids\/hasbro-becomes-primary-toy-licensee-for-harry-potter-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Hasbro Becomes Primary Toy Licensee for Harry Potter"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Hasbro has been appointed as the global primary toy licensee for the world of <em>Harry Potter<\/em> and the upcoming original HBO <em>Harry Potter<\/em> series by Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOur new agreement with Hasbro arrives as the world of<em> Harry Potter<\/em> celebrates the 25th anniversary of the first film and continues to expand its magical legacy\u2014powered by one of the most passionate and enduring fan communities in entertainment history,\u201d said Robert Oberschelp, president of Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products. \u201cOur partnership with Hasbro will deliver fresh, innovative toys, collectibles and games inspired by the beloved <em>Harry Potter<\/em> and <em>Fantastic Beasts<\/em> films and the new HBO original TV series.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe world of <em>Harry Potter<\/em> and its unforgettable characters align perfectly with our mission to deliver a lifetime of play to generations of fans,\u201d added Tim Kilpin, president of toys, games, licensing and entertainment at Hasbro. \u201cAs longtime fans ourselves, we\u2019re honored to partner with Warner Bros. 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