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Warner Bros. Discovery Launches Harry Potter Drone Shows for 25th Anniversary

Warner Bros. Discovery has partnered with Fever to present drone shows celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Harry Potter franchise. The events feature 1,200 drones forming images from the films, accompanied by a live violinist and interactive LED wristbands. The shows begin in Los Angeles on June 13 and will tour at least 26 cities worldwide.

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Warner Bros. Discovery's Global Experiences division has teamed up with Fever to launch a series of live drone shows based on the Harry Potter films, timed to the franchise's 25th anniversary, Variety reported. The events, titled "DroneArt Show: Harry Potter," will involve 1,200 drones forming images of characters, scenes, and locations from the films.

A live violinist will perform during the shows, and audience members will receive LED wristbands to participate interactively. The series starts in Los Angeles on June 13 as part of a broader Harry Potter celebration.

the Los Angeles debut, the drone shows will tour at least 26 cities around the world. Variety described the events as open-air experiences designed to mark the anniversary milestone.

Key Facts

1,200 drones
form images from Harry Potter films
June 13 start
in Los Angeles for anniversary event
26 cities
on global tour after debut
Live violinist
accompanies the drone shows
LED wristbands
for audience participation

Story Timeline

3 events
  1. June 13, 2026

    The drone show kicks off in Los Angeles as part of a larger Harry Potter celebration.

    1 source@Variety
  2. After June 13, 2026

    The drone show continues on a global tour hitting at least 26 cities.

    1 source@Variety
  3. April 21, 2026

    Warner Bros. Discovery announces the DroneArt Show: Harry Potter in partnership with Fever.

    1 source@Variety

Potential Impact

  1. 01

    The events could increase attendance at Harry Potter-themed celebrations in participating cities.

  2. 02

    Warner Bros. Discovery may see boosted revenue from merchandise or ticket sales tied to the shows.

  3. 03

    The global tour might enhance visibility for the Harry Potter franchise ahead of future releases.

  4. 04

    Partnership with Fever could lead to similar collaborative events in the entertainment sector.

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