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The Harry Potter films bring the magical world of witches, wizards, and muggles to life on the big screen. Based on J.K. Rowling's beloved book series, the eight Harry Potter movies and three Fantastic Beasts prequels follow Harry's journey from orphan to hero as he attends Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
Travel to Hogwarts and beyond by watching the Harry Potter movies in chronological order. Relive the adventure and see Harry, Ron and Hermione grow up battling evil forces like He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named.
The Harry Potter Films In Order List
Here is the list of Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts movies in chronological order
| Sr. No. | Movie Name | Year |
| 1 | 2016 | |
| 2 | 2018 | |
| 3 | 2022 | |
| 4 | 2001 | |
| 5 | 2002 | |
| 6 | 2004 | |
| 7 | 2005 | |
| 8 | 2007 | |
| 9 | 2009 | |
| 10 | 2010 | |
| 11 | 2011 |
The eight Harry Potter movies covering the book series have leading actors Daniel Radcliffe (Harry Potter), Rupert Grint (Ron Weasley) and Emma Watson (Hermione Granger). The three Fantastic Beasts movies had leading actors Eddie Redmayne (Newt Scamander), Katherine Waterston (Tina Goldstein) in the first two movies and Eddie and Jude Law (Albus Dumbledore) in the third one. You can rent all these movies on Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, Vudu and buy them on Amazon Prime Video and Vudu.
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Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (2016)
- Supporting Artist: Dan Fogler, Colin Farrell
- Director: David Yates
- Release date: November 18, 2016
- Run Time: 133 minutes
- IMDb Rating: 7.2
- Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score: 79%
- Where to watch: HBO Max
The inaugural Harry Potter prequel film Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them transports us back to 1926 New York. It centers on magizoologist Newt Scamander's adventures as he navigates the city's hidden magical community and tries to recapture escaped magical creatures. As the first entry chronologically, it gives us our first glimpse into the wizarding world long before Harry's time.
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Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald (2018)
- Supporting Artist: Johnny Depp, Jude Law
- Director: David Yates
- Release date: November 16, 2018
- Run Time: 134 minutes
- IMDb Rating: 6.5
- Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score: 54%
- Where to watch: HBO Max
Just months after the first prequel, Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald takes us to 1927 London, featuring more connections to the original Harry Potter saga. We meet young versions of Albus Dumbledore and Minerva McGonagall as the story focuses on the villain Gellert Grindelwald and his growing threat to the wizarding world.
Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore (2022)
- Supporting Artist: Mads Mikkelsen, Ezra Miller
- Director: David Yates
- Release date: April 15, 2022
- Run Time: 142 minutes
- IMDb Rating: 6.2
- Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score: 8
- Where to watch: HBO Max
Grindelwald gains more followers for his pureblood supremacist vision. Dumbledore, demoted from his post, assembles a team including Newt to try to thwart Grindelwald's plans to seize control of the wizarding world.
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001)
- Supporting Artist: Richard Harris, Maggie Smith
- Director: Chris Columbus
- Release date: November 4, 2001
- Run Time: 152 minutes
- IMDb Rating: 7.6
- Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score: 82%
- Where to watch: HBO Max, Peacock
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone introduces the magical world of Harry Potter on his 11th birthday. Harry discovers he is a wizard and joins Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. He makes new friends like Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger while uncovering a dark plot involving the evil Lord Voldemort.
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002)
- Supporting Artist: Richard Harris, Maggie Smith
- Director: Chris Columbus
- Release date: November 3, 2002
- Run Time: 161 minutes
- IMDb Rating: 7.4
- Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score: 80%
- Where to watch: Peacock, HBO Max
In Harry's second year at Hogwarts, students are attacked by a monster from the mysterious Chamber of Secrets. Harry, Ron, and Hermione suspect the Heir of Slytherin has opened the chamber again. Can they uncover the truth and defeat the forces trying to destroy Hogwarts?
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004)
- Supporting Artist: Gary Oldman, David Thewlis
- Director: Alfonso Cuarón
- Release date: May 31, 2004
- Run Time: 141 minutes
- IMDb Rating: 7.9
- Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score: 86%
- Where to watch: HBO Max, Peacock
Harry Potter's third year brings the escape of Sirius Black from Azkaban prison When Harry learns more about his parents' past and the truth about Sirius, he must confront the dementors sent to protect Hogwarts from Black.
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005)
- Supporting Artist: Michael Gambon, Brendan Gleeson
- Director: Mike Newell
- Release date: November 18, 2005
- Run Time: 157 minutes
- IMDb Rating: 7.7
- Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score: 74%
- Where to watch: HBO Max, Peacock
The Triwizard Tournament is held at Hogwarts, but someone has entered Harry's name illegally. As Harry competes against wizards from other schools, Voldemort's loyal followers plot in the shadows to restore their dark lord to power.
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007)
- Supporting Artist: Imelda Staunton, Gary Oldman
- Director: David Yates
- Release date: July 11, 2007
- Run Time: 138 minutes
- IMDb Rating: 7.5
- Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score: 81%
- Where to watch: HBO Max, Peacock
The Ministry of Magic denies Voldemort's return, so Harry must work secretly with the Order of the Phoenix. When Voldemort manipulates Harry's mind, Severus Snape must teach Harry Occlumency to defend himself.
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2009)
- Supporting Artist: Michael Gambon, Jim Broadbent
- Director: David Yates
- Release date: July 15, 2009
- Run Time: 153 minutes
- IMDb Rating: 7.6
- Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score: 78%
- Where to watch: HBO Max, Peacock
Dumbledore assigns Harry private lessons to uncover Voldemort's past while Draco Malfoy pursues his own dark mission.Romance brews for Harry, Ron, Hermione, and Ginny as the wizarding world heads toward war.
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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1 (2010)
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- Supporting Artist: Ralph Fiennes, Alan Rickman
- Director: David Yates
- Release date: November 19, 2010
- Run Time: 146 minutes
- IMDb Rating: 7.7
- Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score: 85%
- Where to watch: HBO Max, Peacock
What would have been Harry's seventh year instead finds him, Ron and Hermione searching for Horcruxes in 1997 to defeat Voldemort once and for all. With higher stakes than ever, the friends grow closer but face grave new dangers apart from Hogwarts.
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 (2011)
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- Supporting Artist: Ralph Fiennes, Alan Rickman
- Director: David Yates
- Release date: July 15, 2011
- Run Time: 130 minutes
- IMDb Rating: 8.1
- Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score: 89%
- Where to watch: HBO Max, Peacock
The final chapter set in 1998 depicts the ultimate showdown between Harry and Voldemort. With allies uniting at Hogwarts for an epic battle, Harry makes the ultimate sacrifice as good triumphs over evil in the wizarding world.
Conclusion
Relive the magic and adventure of Harry Potter by watching the films in order. See Harry grow up while forming unbreakable bonds of friendship and overcoming the dark forces that threaten Hogwarts and the wizarding world. With fantastic beasts, daring duels, and heartwarming moments, it's a journey every Potterhead should experience!
FAQs
Q: Is Harry Potter on Netflix?
Unfortunately, the Harry Potter films are not currently available on Netflix. They can be streamed on HBO Max.
Q: What is the best Harry Potter Movie?
Fan favorites for best Harry Potter movie include Prisoner of Azkaban, Goblet of Fire and Deathly Hallows Part 2. But every film has memorable moments for Potterheads!
Q: What are the total Harry Potter movies?
There are 8 Harry Potter movies covering 7 books. The final book is split into Part 1 and 2. And there are 3 fantastic beast movies. So in total, there are 11.
Q: Who was in all 8 Harry Potter movies?
Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson starred as trio Harry, Ron and Hermione in all 8 films. Other stars in all 8 movies include Robbie Coltrane as Hagrid and Alan Rickman as Snape.