Warner Bros. Plans Harry Potter Attraction in Shanghai in 2027
The joint venture with Chinese travel and hospitality conglomerate Jinjiang International still needs regulatory approval, Warner Bros. said in a statement, which didn't include financial details. The Harry Potter studio tour in Tokyo, which opened in 2023, cost a reported $115 million.
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