New Delhi: The Harry Potter film series is one of the most beloved franchises in cinematic history. Based on the best-selling novels by JK Rowling, the movies take audiences on a magical journey through the wizarding world, following Harry Potter, Ron, and Hermoine who battle dark forces.
If you are a fan of Harry Potter and dreamt of being a part of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, then revisit these Harry Potter films in order on the OTT platforms. Let’s delve into further details!
Harry Potter movies in order
1. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone (2001)
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About the movie: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone is the first film in the Harry Potter series, based on JK Rowling’s novel of the same name. Directed by Chris Columbus, the movie introduces audiences to the magical world of Hogwarts and follows the journey of an 11-year-old orphan, Harry Potter. The movie stars Daniel Radcliff, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson.
2. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002)
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About the movie: The second instalment in the Harry Potter franchise, directed by Chris Columbus, continues Harry Potter’s journey at Hogwarts, where a new dark mystery unfolds. After a difficult summer at the Dursleys, Harry Potter returns to Hogwarts despite warnings from Dobby the house-elf. Strange events start to occur in the school and a terrifying message appears on the walls: “The Chamber of Secrets has been opened. Enemies of the heir, beware.”
3. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004)
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About the movie: The third series in the franchise, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkabandirected by Alfonso Cuarón. The third instalment introduces a darker tone and delves into the past of Sirius Black, a notorious prisoner from Azkaban who has escaped.
4. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005)
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About the movie: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire is the fourth film in the Harry Potter series, directed by Mike Newell. The instalment raises the stakes as Harry Potter is unexpectedly thrown into the Triwizard Tournament and has a deadly encounter with Lord Voldemort.
5. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007)
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About the movie: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix is the fifth film in the Harry Potter film series, directed by David Yates. Following Cedric Diggory’s tragic death and Voldemort’s return, Harry Potter once again faces Lord Voldemort and Dolores Umbridge. The battle ends in the killing of Sirius Black and Dumbledore fights Voldemort, proving the dark lord’s return to the wizarding world.
6. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2009)
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About the movie: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince is the sixth film in the Harry Potter series, directed by David Yates. The instalment delves into Voldemort’s past and the dangers looming in the wizarding world. Meanwhile, Draco Malfoy is given a mission by Voldemort to assassinate Dumbledore.
7. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1 (2010)
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About the movie: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1 is the seventh instalment in the Harry Potter series, helmed by David Yates. In this movie, Harry, Ron, and Hermoine embark on a journey to destroy Voldemort’s Horcruxes, while the wizarding world falls deeper into darkness.
8. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 (2011)
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About the movie: The final instalment of the Harry Potter movies, helmed by David Yates, serves as the epic conclusion to Harry Potter’s journey, featuring the final battle against Lord Voldemort.
If you want to watch the prequels first, including Fantastic Beasts movies, then watch the following films before the Harry Potter series:
1. Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (2016)
2. Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald (2018)
3. Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore (2022)
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