When does harry potter and the cursed child book come out

Harry Potter fans everywhere have been eagerly awaiting the release date for 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child,' a new story set nineteen years after the events of the original seven books by J.K. Rowling, Jack Thorne, and Steve Kloves.

The wait is almost over! According to an official statement from Pottermore (now part of Warner Bros. Digital), both Parts I & II will be hitting stores on July 31st , coinciding with a very special birthday: Harry Potter's own big day!

For die-hard fans who simply cannot bear the thought of waiting any longer, there is good news! Both screenplays for 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' will also be available in book form at exactly the same time as their theatrical debut.

But that isn't all - J.K. Rowling has more magic up her sleeve (literally speaking). For those who prefer to immerse themselves within the wizarding world through written word alone, a script of 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' will also be published on July 31st .

So mark your calendars now folks! Whether you're an ardent Harry Potter enthusiast or just looking for something new and exciting to sink your teeth into this summer season - we've got you covered!

And if these aren't enough reasons to celebrate, don't forget that J.K. Rowling also writes novels for adults too (yes really!). Her latest release being 'The Casual Vacancy' which hit bookshelves back in 2012 and was later adapted into a television series just last year.

So there you have it folks - all your Harry Potter needs wrapped up nice and neat! Happy reading everyone!

When does harry potter and the cursed child book come out