The magic returns: Harry Potter back on the big screen

Natalie Abdon and Stella Taylor

August 29, 2025

Natalie Abdon (10), Stella Taylor (10), Caroline Palicki (10), and Elizabeth Krueger (10) pose before the movie. Photo taken by Kristin Krueger

The magic is back–Harry Potter is returning to theatres for a limited time in select theatres. From Aug. 20 to Sep. 1, theatres are showing all eight movies.

There is something truly special about watching a movie on the big screen you grew up with. As people who loved the books and movies growing up, we were so excited to hear that the Harry Potter movies were coming back.

We went to our local Regal theatre to see the fourth movie: The Goblet of Fire. It follows Harry Potter participating in the Triwizard Tournament against his will. We chose this movie specifically because it is our favorite movie in the series due to its constant action, and because we get the chance to see other magical schools in the wizarding world.

To commemorate our inner child obsessed with this franchise, we knew we had to dress up. We walked in with house robes, scarves, and funny socks. At first we got some skeptical glances, but when we walked into our theatre, everyone was laughing and complimenting our outfits.

The energy in the theatre was overwhelmingly nostalgic. People who grew up with the movie were bringing their kids, fans were reciting lines and cheering when something iconic happened, and, just like us, everyone was sporting their Harry Potter gear.

This movie brought many exclusive opportunities and food to theatres.

On the food side, a new ICEE flavor called Butter Brrr was introduced. The flavor, modeled after the famous butter beer, is butterscotch flavored with soft top cold foam and caramel drizzle.

Regal has a special opportunity for fans who want to see several of the movies. Seeing one of the six movies earns you extra theatre credits and discounted tickets, seeing seven gets fans a free small popcorn, and finally seeing eight allows people to enter in a raffle for a trunk full of Harry Potter merchandise and get a 20% discount in the Regal store.

There were also special cups, shirts, and other memorabilia available.

Overall this movie is deeply rooted in our childhood and seeing it in theatres will forever be a core memory.

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About the Contributors

Natalie Abdon, Staff

Natalie Abdon is a sophomore at Highlands High School and this is her second year with the journalism program. She joined publications because she loves to write and make opinion articles. Natalie also plays softball for Highlands and plays pickleball and volleyball for fun with her friends. She likes listening to music, hanging out with her friends, playing with her little siblings, and cuddling with her cat. She is excited for the memories and the growth she will make this year in publications!

Stella Taylor, Staff

Stella Taylor is a sophomore at Highlands High School, and this is her second year in the publications program. She writes for the Hilltopper and enjoys making opinion-based articles. Outside of school, she enjoys reading, listening to music, and playing instruments. As for her future, she aspires to do something in business or law.