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Harry Potter

Summary

The Harry Potter film series is a British-American film series based on the Harry Potter novels by the British author J. K. Rowling. The series is distributed by Warner Bros. and consists of eight fantasy films beginning with Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001) and culminating with Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 (2011). It is the highest-grossing film series of all-time in inflation unadjusted dollars, with $7.7 billion in worldwide receipts. Each film is in the 35 highest-grossing films of all-time in inflation unadjusted dollars. The series was produced by David Heyman and stars Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson as the three leading characters, Harry Potter, Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger. Four directors worked on the series: Chris Columbus, Alfonso Cuarón, Mike Newell and David Yates. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, the seventh and final novel in the series, is split into two feature-length parts. Part 1 was released in November 2010 and Part 2 was released on 15 July 2011.

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Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets Emma Watson as Hermione, Rupert Grint as Ron, and Daniel Radcliffe as Harry talk to Hagrid
Harry Potter Star Shares Candid Assessment of Adult Fans: ‘They Should Be Over That by Now'

Harry Potter's own Professor Sprout, the incompatable Miriam Margolyes, has given a blunt assessment of the franchise's older fans.

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Harry Potter TV Series Sets 2026 Release Date on Max

Warner Bros. Television President David Zaslav revealed the premiere date for the new Harry Potter TV series on an earnings call this morning.

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The Lead Harry Potter cast including Daniel Radcliffe as Harry, Rupert Grint as Ron, and Emma Watson as Hermione
Every Character Recast in Harry Potter (& Why)

Many Harry Potter stars became mainstays who made their roles iconic throughout the movie franchise. For various reasons, others had to be recast.

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Every Oscar-Nominated Actor That Appeared in the Harry Potter Movies
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Harry Potter featured some of the industry's most acclaimed actors in its cast. Check out which ones were nominated for an Oscar at one point.

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How Did Harry Potter Have so Much Money at Gringotts?

Harry Potter was 11 years old when he learned he was a wizard, and during that time, he also learned he was rich. Where did all his money come from?

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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone Ruper Grint as Ron, Daniel Radcliffe as Harry, and Hermione talk to Hagrid about how to get passed Fluffy
Harry Potter TV Reboot Casting Will Be Huge Challenge, says Warner Bros. Exec

The Harry Potter TV show may only be in early development, but it is clear to Warner Bros. that there are many challenges coming.

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Are We Ready for a Harry Potter Reboot?

A Harry Potter reboot was always inevitable. But why is the Wizarding World continuing to expand now, and do fans even want it?

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Did Lord Voldemort Have a Secret Love Interest in the Harry Potter Franchise?

Lord Voldemort is an evil and menacing villain in the Harry Potter franchise, but fans are questioning if he had a secret love interest all this time.

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Harry Potter's Family Tree, Explained

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Dumbledore praising the Slytherin House in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
Harry Potter: 10 Times the Slytherins Were Actually Good

Although the Harry Potter series claims that Slytherins are nothing but dark wizards, there were many times they stepped up to be good.

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Harry Potter: 10 Times the Other Hogwarts Houses Proved They Weren’t Better Than Slytherin

Although Slytherin is known to be the most evil Hogwarts house, there are many times that prove that everyone else proves they are not better.

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The Boy Who Lived grew up to be a respectable actor in his own right. Here's a list of Daniel Radcliffe's best movies that aren't Harry Potter.

Most Unforgettable Plot Twists From the Harry Potter Movies
The 10 Most Unforgettable Plot Twists From the Harry Potter Movies

The Harry Potter franchise has had its fair share of shocking plot twists. These were the most unforgettable ones from the movies.

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20 Magical Movies Like Harry Potter to Watch Next

Go on countless magical adventures with these Harry Potter-esque films to watch next.

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JK Rowling and Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
J.K. Rowling Scores Big Profits From Harry Potter and the Cursed Child's Post-Pandemic Comeback

J. K. Rowling earns $10.5M thanks to the success of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, which recovers profits after the hard hit of the pandemic.

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It's time to set the record straight. Who is better: Harry Potter or Percy Jackson?

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Gary Oldman Shares Heavily Critical Appraisal of His Harry Potter Performance

Gary Oldman criticizes his performance as Sirius Black in Harry Potter.

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Gary Oldman Claims Harry Potter and Batman ‘Saved’ His Personal Life

Gary Oldman credits his roles as Sirius Black and Jim Gordon with giving him the financial freedom to spend more time with his kids.

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Harry and Ron play chess while hermione looks at them on the great hallway in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's stone
The Harry Potter Movies Are the Perfect Cozy Christmas Binge

Are you looking for the next franchise to binge for Christmas? Look no further - the world of Harry Potter is perfect for the cozy holiday.

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