Skydance Backs Hogwarts Legacy Sequel in Staff Memo

Skydance's owners told staff in a day-one memo that Warner Bros. Games remains committed to the Hogwarts Legacy franchise.

Updated on Nov. 15, 2026 in Action/Adventure

Skydance Backs Hogwarts Legacy Sequel in Staff Memo

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Skydance's owners reaffirmed Warner Bros. Games' commitment to the Hogwarts Legacy franchise in a day-one memo to staff. A Hogwarts Legacy sequel is in development and is expected to follow the HBO series closely.

Why it matters

The memo signals that the Hogwarts Legacy franchise remains a central part of the new ownership's plans for games and film. The sequel's development points to continued investment in one of the company's most commercially successful titles.

Hogwarts Legacy has sold over 40 million copies, a figure that underpins the franchise's commercial case for a sequel. Skydance's memo commits to at least 30 movies a year, but the sequel's budget and release window have not been disclosed.

The players

Larry Ellison

Larry Ellison is a co-founder of Oracle Corporation and a major investor who, with his son David, formed the umbrella company Skydance.

David Ellison

David Ellison is a film executive who leads Skydance and oversaw its acquisition of Warner Bros., which he helped bring under Paramount's umbrella.

Skydance

Skydance is a film and media company formed by Larry and David Ellison as an umbrella for its entertainment holdings, including Warner Bros.

The details

Skydance's day-one memo to staff named Hogwarts Legacy among its game franchises, alongside Mortal Kombat. Warner Bros. Games is developing a Hogwarts Legacy sequel that is being built as a one-to-one adaptation of the Harry Potter books.

Skydance issued its day-one memo to all staff after taking ownership of Warner Bros.
The sequel announcement was among the least surprising revelations in 2026.

Franchise Continuity

The sequel extends Warner Bros.' long-running Harry Potter adaptation strategy from films into games under new ownership. Its one-to-one adaptation of the books follows the approach the studio used across its earlier film series.

The sequel's platforms, price and release date have not been announced, so fans cannot yet plan how to play it. Players who already own Hogwarts Legacy will have no new purchase requirement until a sequel is confirmed.

The takeaway

Franchise continuity under new ownership depends on decisions still to come, including the sequel's scope and timing. Readers should watch for official announcements before drawing conclusions about the franchise's direction.