Based on J.K. Rowling's global literary phenomenon, the Harry Potter film series is a cinematic landmark that defined a generation. Spanning ten years and eight blockbuster films, the saga follows the life of an orphaned boy who discovers he is a wizard and enters the magical halls of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. As Harry grows from a wide-eyed child into a brave leader, he must uncover the secrets of his past to defeat the Dark Lord Voldemort, an evil sorcerer intent on subjugating the wizarding world and the Muggle realm alike. It is a timeless story of friendship, courage, and the power of love in the face of darkness.
Franchise Information |
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Main Language |
English |
Country |
United Kingdom United States |
Release Span |
2001 – 2011 |
Total Movies |
8 Movies |
Genre |
Fantasy Adventure Family |
Total Budget |
$1,155,000,000 |
Total Box Office |
$7,724,431,572 |
Key Crew |
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Directed by |
Chris Columbus Alfonso Cuarón Mike Newell David Yates |
Produced by |
David Heyman David Barron J.K. Rowling |
Written by |
Steve Kloves Michael Goldenberg J.K. Rowling (Novels) |
Music by |
John Williams Patrick Doyle Nicholas Hooper Alexandre Desplat |
Production Co. |
Warner Bros. Pictures Heyday Films |
Distributed by |
Warner Bros. Pictures |
Main Cast |
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The Collection
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001)
Harry Potter, an abused orphan living with his cruel aunt and uncle, receives a letter on his eleventh birthday inviting him to attend Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Discovering he is a famous wizard who survived a killing curse from the dark Lord Voldemort, Harry enters a magical world of wonders and dangers. With his new friends Ron and Hermione, he must solve the mystery of the Sorcerer's Stone and stop Voldemort from returning to power.
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002)
Returning for his second year, Harry ignores warnings from a house-elf named Dobby only to find Hogwarts plagued by mysterious attacks that leave students petrified. As cryptic messages appear on the walls claiming the "Chamber of Secrets" has been opened, Harry discovers he can speak to snakes and uncovers a dark history connecting the school's founders to a terrifying monster lurking beneath the castle.
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004)
A dangerous prisoner named Sirius Black has escaped from Azkaban, and rumors suggest he is coming to kill Harry. To protect the school, soul-sucking Dementors are stationed at Hogwarts, affecting Harry deeply. As he learns the truth about his parents' betrayal and the identity of the escaped convict, Harry must master advanced magic to survive a plot involving time travel, werewolves, and the truth about his godfather.
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005)
Harry is mysteriously selected as the fourth champion in the Triwizard Tournament, a dangerous magical competition between rival wizarding schools. Forced to compete in deadly tasks involving dragons and underwater perils, Harry is unaware that the tournament is a trap. The events culminate in a graveyard confrontation where Lord Voldemort finally regains his physical form, marking the beginning of the Second Wizarding War.
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007)
The Ministry of Magic refuses to believe Voldemort has returned and appoints the sadistic Dolores Umbridge to seize control of Hogwarts. With the school under a totalitarian regime and students learning no practical defense, Harry forms a secret group called "Dumbledore's Army" to prepare for the coming war. The conflict leads to a battle at the Ministry of Magic and a devastating loss for Harry.
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2009)
As Voldemort's grip tightens on the world, Dumbledore begins preparing Harry for the final battle by exploring the Dark Lord's past through memories. Harry discovers Voldemort's secret to immortality: Horcruxes. Meanwhile, Draco Malfoy has been tasked with a sinister mission within the castle, leading to a tragic betrayal that leaves Hogwarts defenseless and changes the course of the war forever.
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1 (2010)
With Dumbledore dead and the Ministry fallen, Harry, Ron, and Hermione go on the run to find and destroy the remaining Horcruxes. Isolated and hunted by Death Eaters, their friendship is tested as they uncover the legend of the Deathly Hallows. The journey is perilous, leading to sacrifices and a realization that Harry must face his destiny alone.
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 (2011)
The final battle begins as Harry returns to Hogwarts to find the last Horcruxes. The armies of Voldemort descend upon the castle, leading to an apocalyptic clash between good and evil. Secrets about Snape's loyalty are revealed, and Harry makes the ultimate sacrifice to strip Voldemort of his power, ending the war in a final duel that determines the fate of the wizarding world.