The attraction, which also has locations in London and Tokyo, is planned for 2027 and will take take visitors behind the scenes, displaying sets, costumes and props from the movies.

A Harry Potter studio tour will open in Shanghai in 2027, which will be the third such attraction globally and the first in China, its developers announced on Wednesday.

The country already has one Harry Potter attraction, the Wizarding World of Harry Potter area at Universal Studios in Beijing, which opened in 2021

The eight-episode Harry Potter series was re-released in Chinese cinemas in October last year to appeal to the lasting enthusiasm of the films' Chinese fans. The Wizarding World Harry Potter area at Universal Studios in Beijing has become one of the park's most popular attractions.

SHANGHAI - Warner Bros Discovery Inc. plans to open its largest Making of Harry Potter studio tour in Shanghai in 2027, seeking to capitalise on the local popularity of the movies and China’s push to boost consumer spending.

Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. plans to open its largest "Making of Harry Potter" studio tour in Shanghai in 2027, in partnership with Jinjiang International. The attraction will be nearly four times bigger than the London studio and will feature sets,

Warner Bros. Discovery announced its intention Wednesday to build a “Harry Potter Studio Tour” in Shanghai. The company is partnering with Jinjiang International, which made the news official on its WeChat account.