Bonnie Wright, James and Oliver Phelps and Mark Williams Reunite to Celebrate 25 Years of Harry Potter at Warner Bros. Studio Tour London

The original Weasley family stars from the Harry Potter films reunited at Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter to celebrate 25 years since Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone first hit cinemas. Bonnie Wright, James and Oliver Phelps, and Mark Williams revisited iconic sets including The Burrow and Platform 9¾ ahead of the launch of the new summer feature, First Year at Hogwarts – Where the Filmmaking Magic Began.

Original Weasley Cast Return to Hogwarts Magic

Fans of the wizarding world were treated to a magical moment this week as Bonnie Wright, James Phelps, Oliver Phelps and Mark Williams reunited at Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone.

The beloved stars, who played Ginny, Fred, George and Arthur Weasley, stepped back onto the authentic film sets where the magic first came to life a quarter of a century ago.

From wandering through the cosy chaos of The Burrow to revisiting the iconic Platform 9¾ scenes, the cast reflected on their time filming one of the most successful movie franchises in cinema history.

Fans Still Love Harry Meeting the Weasleys

The reunion comes as new research revealed that Harry Potter meeting the Weasley family on the way to Platform 9¾ remains one of the most loved moments from the first film.

According to fan rankings, the top three favourite scenes from the film are:

1. Harry receiving his Hogwarts letter at Privet Drive – 31%
2. Harry getting his wand at Ollivanders – 30%
3. Harry meeting the Weasleys at Platform 9¾ – 29%

Other fan favourites included Harry’s first Quidditch match, the moving staircases inside Hogwarts and the famous Wizard’s Chess scene.

Behind-the-Scenes Magic Returns

The celebration was not just for the actors. Several legendary behind-the-scenes creatives also returned to the Studio Tour including:

• Pierre Bohanna – Head Prop Maker
• Gary Tomkins – Art Director
• Amanda Knight – Makeup Designer
• MinaLima – Graphic Design Duo
• Glen Gathard – Sound Designer
• Rob Bliss – Concept Artist

They reflected on the craftsmanship that helped shape the Harry Potter universe, from creating over 17,000 wand boxes for Ollivanders to constructing the Great Hall set over an 18-week period.

Gary Tomkins, who helped design the Hogwarts castle model still displayed today, said returning to the sets “keeps the magic alive.”

New Summer Feature Launches This Week

Starting from 7 May 2026, visitors to Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter can experience the brand-new summer feature:

First Year at Hogwarts – Where the Filmmaking Magic Began

The experience celebrates Harry Potter’s first year at Hogwarts and includes:

• The Sorting Hat ceremony recreated in the Great Hall
• Floating hats and Gryffindor banners
• Hermione casting Petrificus Totalus on Neville
• Behind-the-scenes demonstrations of Quidditch and flying scenes
• A new Wizard’s Chess photo opportunity with moving chess pieces

All additions are included in the standard Studio Tour ticket price and will run until 7 September 2026.

A Billion-Dollar Legacy

When Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone launched in 2001, it became a global phenomenon, breaking opening weekend records and eventually grossing more than $1 billion worldwide.

Today, the Harry Potter franchise remains one of the biggest entertainment brands in the world, spanning films, games, theatre productions, theme parks and upcoming television projects.

A brand-new HBO Harry Potter television series is also currently in development, continuing the magic for a new generation of fans.

Visiting the Studio Tour

Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter first opened in 2012 and remains one of the UK’s top-rated tourist attractions.

Visitors can explore:

• The Great Hall
• Diagon Alley
• Gringotts Wizarding Bank
• The Forbidden Forest
• Professor Sprout’s Greenhouse
• The Hogwarts Castle model

Tickets must be booked in advance.

For more information visit:
Warner Bros. Studio Tour London