Complete List of Harry Potter Films
The Harry Potter film series consists of eight fantasy films adapted from the novels by J.K. Rowling, produced primarily by Warner Bros. Pictures and Heyday Films. The series began with Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone in 2001 and concluded with Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 in 2011. The films follow Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, and Ron Weasley across their years at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Each installment adapts a specific novel or splits a single book into two cinematic parts for the final entries.
The eight films in release order are: Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001), Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002), Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004), Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005), Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007), Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2009), Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1 (2010), and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 (2011). The franchise spans two decades of production and generated billions in global box office revenue. The films were directed by Chris Columbus, Alfonso Cuarón, Mike Newell, and David Yates across the series.
Box Office Revenue and Financial Performance
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 is the highest-grossing film in the series, earning over 1.34 billion dollars worldwide according to public box office tracking sources. The franchise as a whole has generated more than 7.7 billion dollars in global theatrical revenue across the eight films. Production budgets ranged from approximately 125 million dollars for the first film to 250 million dollars for the final installment. Warner Bros. Entertainment, a subsidiary of Warner Bros. Discovery, controlled distribution and marketing for the series.
The financial success of the Harry Potter films has driven theme park expansions at Universal Studios locations in Orlando, Hollywood, and Osaka. The Wizarding World of Harry Potter attractions generate significant revenue for Comcast-owned Universal Destinations and Experiences. Streaming rights for the Harry Potter films have shifted between platforms, with HBO Max currently hosting the full series in many regions. The franchise remains one of the highest-grossing film series in history when adjusted for inflation.
Streaming Availability and Production Details
As of the latest public data, the Harry Potter films are available on HBO Max in the United States and on Sky Cinema and NOW in the United Kingdom. Warner Bros. Pictures, part of Warner Bros. Discovery, retains the distribution rights for the core film series. The films were shot at Leavesden Studios in England, with additional location shooting at Alnwick Castle, Gloucester Cathedral, and the Glenfinnan Viaduct. Industrial Light & Magic and Framestore provided visual effects across multiple entries in the franchise.
The Fantastic Beasts series, a prequel franchise set in the same wizarding world, includes three released films as of the latest updates, with a fourth film in development. Warner Bros. Pictures has explored additional Harry Potter content including the HBO Max television series announced in 2023. The series is being developed by Warner Bros. Television in partnership with the original production team. New content continues to expand the Harry Potter intellectual property across film, television, and interactive media platforms.