The Harry Potter movie franchise is a series of fantasy movies that are based on the bestselling novels of the same name by J.K. Rowling. The franchise, which is produced by Warner Bros. Pictures, consists of eight movies that follow the story of Harry Potter, a young wizard who is orphaned as a baby and discovers that he is the famous “Boy Who Lived.” The movies, which are directed by various filmmakers, star Daniel Radcliffe as Harry Potter, Rupert Grint as Ron Weasley, and Emma Watson as Hermione Granger.
The Harry Potter movies are some of the most commercially successful movies of all time, with each installment breaking box office records and earning millions of dollars in ticket sales. In this article, we will take a look at all of the Harry Potter movies and explore how they did at the box office in terms of commercial success.
“Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone” (2001) – This was the first movie in the Harry Potter franchise and was directed by Chris Columbus. The movie, which was based on the first novel in the series, follows Harry as he discovers his true identity and begins his journey as a young wizard. The movie was a critical and commercial success, earning over $975 million at the box office and becoming the highest-grossing movie of 2001.
“Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets” (2002) – This was the second movie in the Harry Potter franchise and was directed by Chris Columbus. The movie, which was based on the second novel in the series, follows Harry as he returns to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry and uncovers a dark secret that threatens the school. The movie was a critical and commercial success, earning over $879 million at the box office and becoming the highest-grossing movie of 2002.
“Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban” (2004) – This was the third movie in the Harry Potter franchise and was directed by Alfonso Cuarón. The movie, which was based on the third novel in the series, follows Harry as he confronts the return of the dangerous prisoner, Sirius Black, and learns more about his past. The movie was a critical and commercial success, earning over $796 million at the box office and becoming the highest-grossing movie of 2004.
“Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire” (2005) – This was the fourth movie in the Harry Potter franchise and was directed by Mike Newell. The movie, which was based on the fourth novel in the series, follows Harry as he competes in the Triwizard Tournament and confronts the return of the dark wizard, Lord Voldemort. The movie was a critical and commercial success, earning over $896 million at the box office and becoming the highest-grossing movie of 2005.
“Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix” (2007) – This was the fifth movie in the Harry Potter franchise and was directed by David Yates. The movie, which was based on the fifth novel in the series, follows Harry as he confronts the return of Lord Voldemort and fights to expose the truth about his return. The movie was a critical and commercial success, earning over $939 million at the box office and becoming the highest-grossing movie of 2007.
“Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” (2009) – This was the sixth movie in the Harry Potter franchise and was directed by David Yates. The movie, which was based on the sixth novel in the series, follows Harry as he uncovers the truth about the dark wizard, Tom Riddle, and his connection to Lord Voldemort. The movie was a critical and commercial success, earning over $934 million at the box office and becoming the highest-grossing movie of 2009.
“Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1” (2010) – This was the seventh movie in the Harry Potter franchise and was directed by David Yates. The movie, which was based on the seventh novel in the series, follows Harry, Ron, and Hermione as they embark on a journey to find and destroy the seven Horcruxes that contain pieces of Lord Voldemort’s soul. The movie was a critical and commercial success, earning over $960 million at the box office and becoming the highest-grossing movie of 2010.
“Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2” (2011) – This was the eighth and final movie in the Harry Potter franchise and was directed by David Yates. The movie, which was based on the final novel in the series, follows Harry, Ron, and Hermione as they confront Lord Voldemort in a final showdown and bring an end to the long and treacherous war against the dark wizard. The movie was a critical and commercial success, earning over $1.34 billion at the box office and becoming the highest-grossing movie of 2011.