Harry Potter Movies in Order, and How Many There Are
There are eight Harry Potter movies, released from 2001 to 2011, beginning with Philosopher's Stone (Sorcerer's Stone in the US) and ending with Deathly Hallows - Part 2.
Watch them in release order, which is also the story order. The wider Wizarding World has eleven films, counting three Fantastic Beasts prequels.
| Film | Released | Director |
|---|---|---|
| Philosopher's Stone | 2001 | Chris Columbus |
| Chamber of Secrets | 2002 | Chris Columbus |
| Prisoner of Azkaban | 2004 | Alfonso Cuarón |
| Goblet of Fire | 2005 | Mike Newell |
| Order of the Phoenix | 2007 | David Yates |
| Half-Blood Prince | 2009 | David Yates |
| Deathly Hallows - Part 1 | 2010 | David Yates |
| Deathly Hallows - Part 2 | 2011 | David Yates |
Why are there eight films for seven books?
The first six books each became one film. The seventh and last, Deathly Hallows, was split into two parts: Part 1 in November 2010 and Part 2 in July 2011. Part 2 earned over $1 billion worldwide, and the Harry Potter films together have grossed about $7.7 billion.
↑ Back to the topIn what order should you watch them?
Release order. The films run in a single continuous story, from Harry's first year at Hogwarts to the final battle, so watching them in the order shown in the table is the right way to see them for the first time.
↑ Back to the topWhat are the other films?
A spin-off prequel series, Fantastic Beasts, added three films after the main saga: Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (2016), and two sequels. With them, the Wizarding World has eleven films. They are set decades before Harry's time and are not needed to follow the main story.
↑ Back to the topIs a new Harry Potter series coming?
Yes. HBO has announced a new series that adapts the books again with a new cast, beginning with Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, with a Christmas Day premiere on December 25, 2026. Dominic McLaughlin plays Harry, Arabella Stanton plays Hermione and Alastair Stout plays Ron. The first season has eight episodes, and the plan is one season per book. HBO has already renewed it for a second season.
↑ Back to the topMore about Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone
Release information is accurate as of November 2026.