Harry Potter Officially Brings All 4 Hogwarts Houses Into Battle in New Spin-Off Trailer [Exclusive]

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Published Oct 22, 2026, 1:30 PM EDT

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The trolley witch on the Hogwarts Express is no stranger to bringing us all the sweetest treats imaginable when we're heading back on the train up to school. Pumpkin pasties, cauldron cakes, you name it, she's got it. And when you're a first-year student with a bag full of galleons, you're obviously going to take the lot. But there's an important thing that needs to be considered, right? When Harry Potter is hitting our screens again, we no longer have to wonder where all of these delicious sweet treats have come from. Accio baking!

Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking is officially returning for Season 3 on Wednesday, November 4, at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Food Network and HBO Max, with the competition introducing a major new twist to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the first Harry Potter movie. This time, four teams of three returning contestants will represent Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, and Slytherin, competing to win the Wizards of Baking Cup and a VIP trip to Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo – The Making of Harry Potter. It's one heck of a prize, and it'll make the Triwizard Tournament seem like small potatoes. Collider is thrilled to exclusively reveal the first look at the newest season with a new trailer below.

The new season once again features James and Oliver Phelps, who played Fred and George Weasley in the original movies, as hosts. However, they'll be joined by two new judges, Duff Goldman and Sarah Mountain, who will serve as the show's "Ministers of Baking." Each team features returning cake artists, bakers and pastry chefs who previously competed on the series but have never won the trophy. Oliver Phelps teased the enormous creations awaiting viewers, saying:

"We're so excited for all Harry Potter and baking show fans across the world to see this season's amazing showpieces. The all-star teams will leave our audience spellbound."

James Phelps was equally enthusiastic about returning to Hogwarts for another season, particularly with the anniversary celebrations giving the competition an extra reason to go all out. "We feel like the luckiest hosts because we get to be part of this fun tournament, with some of the world's best bakers and chefs, and celebrate the anniversary of the first film in a series that sparked a global phenomenon," he said.

The Sorting Hat - Which Harry Potter House Would You Be In?

Exclusive · Personality Quiz THE SORTING HAT — WHICH HARRY POTTER HOUSE WOULD YOU BE IN? The Sorting Hat Sees All Every witch and wizard who passes through the Great Hall is sorted by the qualities they hold most dear. Ten questions stand between you and your true house. Answer honestly — the Hat can tell when you’re lying.

🦁Gryffindor

🐍Slytherin

🦅Ravenclaw

🦡Hufflepuff

PLACE THE HAT ON YOUR HEAD →

You hear a strange noise coming from a forbidden corridor after curfew. What do you do?What calls to you in the dark?

AGrab your wand and investigate immediately. Someone could be in trouble. BInvestigate quietly and alone. Knowledge of what’s hidden there could be very useful. CResearch the corridor first. There’s probably a reason it’s forbidden, and you want to know what. DTell a trusted friend and go together. Safety in numbers, and it’s no fun alone.

A professor offers you a rare opportunity, but accepting it means letting down a friend. What do you do?Ambition vs. loyalty — a timeless test.

ATurn it down. Your friends come first, always. BTake it. Your friend would do the same, and opportunities like this don’t come twice. CFind a creative solution that lets you do both. There’s always another way if you think hard enough. DTalk to your friend honestly and figure it out together. Communication solves most things.

You find an ancient spellbook with powerful magic — some of it dangerous. How do you handle it?Power, wisdom, caution, or principle?

ATurn it in to a professor. Dangerous magic shouldn’t be floating around. BKeep it hidden and study the useful parts. Knowledge is power, and this is a rare find. CRead every page carefully. Understanding dangerous magic is the best defense against it. DShare it with friends you trust. Something this important shouldn’t be one person’s secret.

A classmate is being bullied by someone more powerful. You barely know the victim. What do you do?What moves you to act?

AStep in immediately, even if it means making an enemy. It’s the right thing to do. BFind a way to undermine the bully without putting yourself at risk. Be strategic. CReport it to a professor. The system exists for a reason — use it. DBefriend the victim afterwards. What they need most right now is someone in their corner.

Which quality do you most want to be known for?What you value most reveals your deepest nature.

ABravery. When things go wrong, I want to be the person who stands up. BResourcefulness. I want to be the person who always finds a way. CWisdom. I want to be the person who truly understands. DKindness. I want to be the person people trust completely.

Your team is losing badly in a high-stakes competition. What’s your move?Pressure reveals character.

ARally everyone with a bold speech and lead by example. Momentum is everything. BExploit the other team’s weakness. There’s always a gap if you’re watching closely enough. CPause and rethink the strategy entirely. Doing the same thing harder won’t work — you need a new plan. DFocus on keeping morale up. A team that trusts each other can come back from anything.

You catch a friend cheating on an important exam. What do you do?Rules, relationships, and right and wrong.

AConfront them directly. If they’re your real friend, they can handle the truth. BSay nothing. It’s their risk to take, and reporting them gains you nothing. CStruggle with it, but ultimately the integrity of the exam matters. You report it anonymously. DTalk to them privately and offer to help them study instead. They clearly need support.

What do you fear most?Your deepest fear says everything about your deepest values.

ABeing a coward when it matters. Failing to act when someone needs me. BBeing ordinary. Living a life where I never reached my full potential. CBeing ignorant. Making decisions based on incomplete understanding. DBeing alone. Losing the people who matter most to me.

Centuries from now, how would you want to be remembered at Hogwarts?The portrait on the wall — what does it say?

AAs someone who fought for what was right, no matter the personal cost. BAs someone who achieved greatness and left a lasting mark on the wizarding world. CAs someone who discovered something extraordinary — a truth no one else could see. DAs someone who was truly good — a person who made others’ lives better just by being there.

The Sorting Hat whispers: “I see everything you are and everything you could become. Tell me — what matters to you above all else?”The final question. Answer from your soul.

AThe courage to do what’s right, even when I’m terrified. I’d rather be brave for one moment than safe for a lifetime. BThe drive to become who I’m meant to be. I won’t settle, and I won’t apologize for wanting more. CThe pursuit of understanding. The truth is more beautiful and more important than comfort. DThe people I love and the bonds I’ve built. Everything else is just noise without the people beside you.

THE HAT HAS DECIDED →

THE SORTING HAT HAS SPOKEN YOU BELONG IN…

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“Where dwell the brave at heart, their daring, nerve, and chivalry set Gryffindors apart.”

You lead with your heart and your gut. When something is wrong, you can’t just stand there — you have to act, even when the odds are terrible and the smart move is to walk away. You’re the person people look to in a crisis, not because you’re fearless, but because you move forward when you’re afraid. Your moral compass is loud, your loyalty is fierce, and your courage can be reckless — but the world needs people like you.

Values: Courage, chivalry, determination, standing up for what’s right
Watch out for: Recklessness, a hero complex, and leaping before you look
Famous Gryffindors: Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, Albus Dumbledore, Minerva McGonagall

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“Those cunning folk use any means to achieve their ends.”

You have a vision for your life, and you’re not going to let politeness or convention stand in the way. You’re strategic, perceptive, and deeply ambitious — not necessarily for power itself, but for the freedom and influence that come with being exceptional. You read rooms, you play the long game, and you don’t waste energy on fights you can’t win. People underestimate your depth at their own risk.

Values: Ambition, resourcefulness, determination, self-preservation
Watch out for: Isolation, ruthlessness, and mistaking cunning for wisdom
Famous Slytherins: Severus Snape, Merlin, Regulus Black, Horace Slughorn

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“Wit beyond measure is man’s greatest treasure.”

Your mind is your greatest asset, and you know it. You’re drawn to ideas, puzzles, and the kind of deep understanding that most people don’t have the patience for. You question everything — not to be difficult, but because accepting easy answers feels dishonest. You value originality, creativity, and intellectual independence. The library isn’t just a building to you — it’s a sanctuary.

Values: Wisdom, creativity, learning, intellectual curiosity
Watch out for: Overthinking, detachment, and valuing being right over being kind
Famous Ravenclaws: Luna Lovegood, Filius Flitwick, Garrick Ollivander, Cho Chang

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“Those patient Hufflepuffs are true and unafraid of toil.”

You are the heart of every group you belong to. You don’t need to be the hero of the story — you need the people in the story to be okay. Your loyalty isn’t performative; it’s bone-deep. You show up, you do the work, and you treat people with a decency that the wizarding world desperately needs more of. You’re not soft — you’re strong in the way that actually holds everything together.

Values: Loyalty, patience, fairness, hard work, kindness
Watch out for: Being taken for granted, avoiding conflict, and forgetting your own needs
Famous Hufflepuffs: Newt Scamander, Nymphadora Tonks, Cedric Diggory, Pomona Sprout

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'Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking' Is Bringing Back Some Iconic Locations

The seven-episode season begins with a supersized two-hour premiere, where the four Hogwarts Houses will face their first challenges. The bakers must create elaborate cakes inspired by memorable moments from Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, presenting their creations against the backdrop of the famous Quidditch Pitch. And because apparently one enormous cake isn't enough, they'll immediately be challenged to create another showpiece inspired by their favorite spells.

Throughout the competition, the teams will tackle challenges inspired by the Chamber of Secrets, the Dark Arts, the Weasley family and the ongoing battle between good and evil. The series will also return to several famous locations from the movies, including Hagrid's Hut, Ollivander's Wand Shop, the Burrow, the Ministry of Magic and the Defense Against the Dark Arts classroom. The fourth episode will also feature a guest appearance from Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto, who joins the judging panel for a special Dark Arts challenge.

Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking Season 3 premieres November 4 on Food Network and HBO Max in the United States. Stay tuned at Collider for more.

Release Date November 14, 2024

'Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking' Is Bringing Back Some Iconic Locations

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