Pottermore Publishing, the global digital publisher of Wizarding WorldTM, and Audible Inc., the leading developer and provider of premium audio storytelling, today announced a brand-new co-production of the original Harry Potter stories, bringing the popular listening experience to life for the first time always. Scheduled for late 2025, these full-cast audio productions will bring these iconic stories to life like never before, delivering immersive audio entertainment through high-quality sound design in Dolby Atmos, stunning scoring, a wide range of character voices and true world sound recording.
New Harry Potter audiobooks will be released on Audible at the end of 2025; Details inside
Each of the seven English-language audiobooks will be released sequentially to a global audience, complementing the legendary monophonic English-language recordings by Jim Dale and Stephen Fry. The Harry Potter audiobooks were first published in 1999 and have enjoyed unprecedented popularity since their launch on Audible in 2015. 1.4 billion listening hours have now been reached worldwide.
Bob Carrigan, CEO of Audible, said: “The Harry Potter stories beloved around the world have captivated and enchanted fans of all ages for nearly three decades. As millions upon millions of Audible listeners devour Harry Potter at an astonishing rate, we are excited for the opportunity to be part of this next chapter – and delight new and old fans alike with a reinvigorated listening experience that Audible can expertly create.” Carrigan continued, “Together with Pottermore Publishing, world-class producers and over a hundred actors, we will introduce a groundbreaking new soundscape for the wizarding world, as well as performances that will capture our listeners’ imaginations and redefine these quintessential characters for a new generation.”
Neil Blair, chairman of Pottermore Publishing, said: “We are delighted to be working with Audible on a ground-breaking audio edition of the beloved Harry Potter stories.” JK Rowling’s storytelling is perfectly suited to the application of new audiobook technologies, and we are sure that this sophisticated, immersive audio experience will not only add a new listening dimension to existing fans, but also introduce a whole new generation of listeners to the world of magicians. ”
The complete Harry Potter audiobook collection on Audible also includes The Tales of Beedle the Bard performed by Jude Law, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them performed by Eddie Redmayne and Quidditch through the ages performed by Andrew Lincoln. Audible’s continued collaboration with Pottermore Publishing complements Audible’s production and development deals with top industry creatives such as President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama’s Higher Ground, Kerry Washington’s Simpson Street, Daniel Dae Kim’s 3AD Productions, and Broadway Video Enterprises Lorne Michaels and James Patterson Entertainment.
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