Harry Potter Guide
How Many Harry Potter Movies Are There?
The complete list of every Harry Potter film — from the Philosopher's Stone in 2001 to the Fantastic Beasts trilogy and the new TV series in development.
Quick Answer
There are 8 main Harry Potter films (2001–2011) based on the seven novels, with Deathly Hallows split into two parts. Including the three Fantastic Beasts films (2016–2022), there are 11 live-action Wizarding World films in total.
The Main Eight Films
| # | Film | Released | Director | Box Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Philosopher's Stone | 2001 | Chris Columbus | $974M |
| 2 | The Chamber of Secrets | 2002 | Chris Columbus | $879M |
| 3 | The Prisoner of Azkaban | 2004 | Alfonso Cuarón | $797M |
| 4 | The Goblet of Fire | 2005 | Mike Newell | $896M |
| 5 | The Order of the Phoenix | 2007 | David Yates | $939M |
| 6 | The Half-Blood Prince | 2009 | David Yates | $934M |
| 7 | Deathly Hallows Part 1 | 2010 | David Yates | $976M |
| 8 | Deathly Hallows Part 2 | 2011 | David Yates | $1.34B |
The Fantastic Beasts Films
| # | Film | Released | Box Office |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them | 2016 | $814M |
| 2 | The Crimes of Grindelwald | 2018 | $654M |
| 3 | The Secrets of Dumbledore | 2022 | $407M |
What's Next: The HBO TV Series
Warner Bros. and HBO announced a new Harry Potter television series in April 2023, adapted directly from the seven novels with a new cast. The series is intended to run for seven seasons, each covering one book. Max (formerly HBO Max) will stream the series. Production was scheduled to begin in 2024 with a target release in the mid-2020s. J.K. Rowling serves as an executive producer.
8Main Films2001–2011. Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone through Deathly Hallows Part 2.
3Fantastic Beasts2016–2022. Set 60–70 years before the main series. Stars Eddie Redmayne as Newt Scamander.
$7.7BTotal Box OfficeCombined worldwide box office for all 11 Wizarding World films. One of the highest-grossing franchises ever.
TVComing SoonNew HBO series retelling the main seven books announced 2023. New cast, new adaptation.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Harry Potter films are there including Fantastic Beasts?There are 11 live-action Wizarding World films in total — 8 main Harry Potter films and 3 Fantastic Beasts films.
Which Harry Potter film made the most money?Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 (2011) is the highest-grossing Harry Potter film, earning approximately $1.34 billion worldwide.
Is there a new Harry Potter film coming out?No new Harry Potter film has been announced as of 2025. The Wizarding World's next major production is the HBO television series retelling the main seven books with a new cast.
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