Harry Potter is back, and this time he's bigger than ever! Boy wizard returns to the screen as the entire film series is shown in IMAX for the first time 

  • The week-long event will run from October 13 and show all eight films
  • The screenings are ahead of Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them  
  • Stars of the new films will make guest appearances at these re-runs
  • Fans have already gone crazy with excitement on social media 

By Paddy Dinham For Mailonline

Published: 12:12 EST, 4 October 2016 | Updated: 15:01 EST, 4 October 2016

If you thought you had seen the last of Harry, Ron and Hermione on the big screen, then think again.

Ahead of next month's release of Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them, Potter fans can get in the mood by re-watching the original eight movies on the biggest of big screens.

Starting October 13, IMAX cinemas around the US will be showing repeats of the classic series for one week only, in order for viewers to re-live the complete journey.

Tickets are being sold in various packages. Customers can buy individual tickets for one film, a four-film pass, day tickets or a 'festival' package that provides access to unlimited showings.

Harry Potter fans can re-watching the original eight films on IMAX screens later this month

Harry Potter fans can re-watching the original eight films on IMAX screens later this month

There will also in-person appearances by talent from the film at selected venues.

An advert on the company's website says: 'Gather your fellow Gryffindor house members (or Slytherin, we won't judge you) and take the Hogwarts Express back to the School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

'Consider this your official letter, because everyone is invited! …Even muggles.' 

For the first two films, The Philosopher's Stone and The Chamber Of Secrets, it will be the first time they will have ever been show digitally remastered, giving fans a fresh take on familiar scenes. 

For the first two films, The Philosopher's Stone and The Chamber Of Secrets, it will be the first time they will have ever been show digitally remastered

For the first two films, The Philosopher's Stone and The Chamber Of Secrets, it will be the first time they will have ever been show digitally remastered

Classic characters such as Dumbledore will return to the big screen for the week-long event

Classic characters such as Dumbledore will return to the big screen for the week-long event

The Chief Executive of IMAX Entertainment, Greg Foster, said: 'Harry Potter is one of the most beloved film franchises of all time and is incredibly important to the history of IMAX. 

'Therefore, being able to offer each installment—especially the initial two for the very first time in IMAX—makes this a truly magical event for fans.' 

There will also be a preview of the upcoming film, which is JK Rowling's screenplay debut and stars Eddie Redmayne.

There will also be a preview of the upcoming film, which stars the likes of Eddie Redmayne is JK Rowling's screenplay debut

There will also be a preview of the upcoming film, which stars the likes of Eddie Redmayne is JK Rowling's screenplay debut

The news about these re-runs has already created somewhat of a buzz on social media. 

One Twitter user, Jordan, said: 'Starting next week all the Harry Potter movies will be in IMAX theaters, SOMEONE GO WITH ME'

Red Ganhi posted: 'So hyped for the Harry Potter movies in IMAX.'

An account in the name of Raines added: 'The Harry Potter movies are going to be rereleased and showing in IMAX theaters next week! Who's down for a marathon?!' 

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