‘Harry Potter’ Movies to Air on MTV, Nickelodeon and Paramount Network for the First Time

Paramount Global secured a multi-year licensing agreement with Warner Bros. Discovery to broadcast the "Harry Potter" and "Fantastic Beasts" film franchises across its linear television networks. This deal, announced this week, grants MTV, Nickelodeon, Nick at Nite, and Paramount Network the rights to air all eight "Harry Potter" movies and the three "Fantastic Beasts" films. This marks the first time these films will be available on Paramount's traditional cable channels. The agreement signifies a significant expansion of content for Paramount's portfolio, aiming to leverage the enduring popularity of the Wizarding World. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. The "Harry Potter" series, based on J.K. Rowling's novels, has grossed over $7.7 billion worldwide, while the "Fantastic Beasts" prequel series has added another $1 billion to the franchise's box office total. The move is expected to boost viewership for the involved networks and provide a consistent stream of popular content for audiences.