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Harry Potter And The Cursed Child

What is harry potter and the cursed child?

· James MacDonald

Key facts

Title Harry Potter and the Cursed Child[1]
Work type play[1]
Writer Jack Thorne[1]
Original story by Thorne, J. K. Rowling, John Tiffany[1]
Setting nineteen years after Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows[1]
Main character Albus Severus Potter[1]

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is a play set in the Harry Potter universe, written by Jack Thorne.

Context

The play follows Albus Severus Potter, the second son of Harry Potter, and explores themes of family legacy and father-son conflict. It is set nineteen years after the events of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. The story is presented as the eighth 'Harry Potter' tale, marking the first play in the series. Fans of the original series, such as Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone and Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, will find familiar themes and characters in this new installment [1].

Documented claims

  • It is divided into two parts, with two acts each. [1]
  • It is described as the eighth 'Harry Potter' story/book by a secondary source, but the source note also says it is the first play in the series context. [2]
  • The plot centers on family legacy and father-son conflict between Harry and Albus. [1]

Related

Harry Potter Et L'Enfant MauditThe French title of the same play, useful for readers seeking the original or alternate editions.

Questions and answers

Is there a Harry Potter Cursed Child movie?

No, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is a play, not a movie.

Is Voldemort's daughter in The Cursed Child?

No information on Voldemort's daughter is mentioned in the sources.

What is the storyline of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child?

The plot centers on family legacy and father-son conflict between Harry and Albus, set nineteen years after Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows [1].

Is Harry Potter and the Cursed Child coming out?

The play was released and is not coming out again [1].

Sources

  1. Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Explained — mugglenet.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Summary and Study Guide — supersummary.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in Entertainment