Wizarding World Movies: Release Order

2001 - 202211 Films26h 26m4.5 Average

The Wizarding World encompasses the epic Harry Potter saga and the prequel Fantastic Beasts series, creating a rich magical universe that has captivated audiences worldwide.

This release order watch list presents the films as audiences first experienced them, beginning with Harry Potter's journey from 2001 to 2011, followed by the Fantastic Beasts prequel trilogy that arrived years later.

There are 3 other watch orders available – see the links up above.

1
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone poster

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

20012h 32m4.8
Director: Chris Columbus
Cast: Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Richard Harris, Tom Felton

An orphaned boy discovers on his 11th birthday that he's a wizard and enrolls at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, where he learns about magic and begins to uncover the mystery surrounding his parents' death.

AdventureFantasy
2
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets poster

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

20022h 41m4.6
Director: Chris Columbus
Cast: Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Kenneth Branagh, Toby Jones

In his second year at Hogwarts, Harry Potter faces a new mystery when the legendary Chamber of Secrets is opened, unleashing danger upon the school. Harry, Ron, and Hermione must use all their magical skills and bravery to uncover the truth and save their fellow students.

AdventureFantasy
3
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban poster

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

20042h 21m4.8
Director: Alfonso Cuarón
Cast: Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Robbie Coltrane, Michael Gambon

In his third year at Hogwarts, Harry Potter faces new magical challenges while dangerous Dementors guard the school and the escaped prisoner Sirius Black threatens his safety. As dark secrets from Harry's past are revealed, he must learn to confront his deepest fears.

AdventureFantasy
4
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire poster

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

20052h 37m4.7
Director: Mike Newell
Cast: Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Brendan Gleeson, Michael Gambon

When Harry Potter's name mysteriously emerges from the Goblet of Fire, he becomes an unwilling competitor in the dangerous Triwizard Tournament between three wizarding schools. Harry must face deadly challenges including dragons and water demons while trying to uncover who entered his name and why.

AdventureFantasy
5
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix poster

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

20072h 18m4.6
Director: David Yates
Cast: Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Imelda Staunton, Helena Bonham Carter

Harry Potter returns to Hogwarts for his fifth year, only to find that his warnings about Voldemort's return are being ignored by the wizarding authorities. Frustrated by the inaction, Harry secretly trains fellow students in defense against the dark arts to prepare for the growing threat.

AdventureFantasy
6
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince poster

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

20092h 33m4.6
Director: David Yates
Cast: Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Jim Broadbent, Michael Gambon

As Voldemort's power grows and Hogwarts becomes increasingly dangerous, Harry and Dumbledore work together to uncover crucial secrets about the Dark Lord's past that may be key to defeating him. Meanwhile, romance blooms among the students even as they face mounting peril and prepare for the approaching final battle.

AdventureFantasy
7
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 1 poster

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 1

20102h 26m4.6
Director: David Yates
Cast: Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint, Toby Jones, Helena Bonham Carter

Harry, Ron, and Hermione abandon their final year at Hogwarts to embark on a dangerous mission to find and destroy Voldemort's Horcruxes. With Dumbledore gone and Death Eaters terrorizing the wizarding world, the trio must rely on each other as they face their greatest challenges yet.

AdventureFantasy
8
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2 poster

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2

20112h 10m4.9
Director: David Yates
Cast: Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint, Ralph Fiennes, Alan Rickman

In the epic conclusion to the Harry Potter saga, Harry, Ron and Hermione face their final confrontation with the dark wizard Voldemort. As the wizarding world hangs in the balance, Harry must embrace his destiny to end the war between good and evil once and for all.

FantasyAdventure
9
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them poster

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them

20162h 12m4.3
Director: David Yates
Cast: Eddie Redmayne, Katherine Waterston, Dan Fogler, Alison Sudol, Colin Farrell

In 1926, magizoologist Newt Scamander arrives in New York with a magical briefcase full of fantastic creatures, but when they escape into the city, it threatens to expose the wizarding world to non-magical people.

FantasyAdventure
10
Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald poster

Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald

20182h 14m3.9
Director: David Yates
Cast: Eddie Redmayne, Katherine Waterston, Dan Fogler, Alison Sudol, Johnny Depp

When dark wizard Gellert Grindelwald escapes and begins gathering followers to elevate wizards above non-magical beings, Albus Dumbledore must seek help from his former student Newt Scamander to stop him. As the wizarding world becomes increasingly divided, loyalties are tested among friends and family in this magical sequel.

FantasyAdventure
11
Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore poster

Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore

20222h 22m3.7
Director: David Yates
Cast: Eddie Redmayne, Jude Law, Mads Mikkelsen, Ezra Miller, Dan Fogler

Professor Dumbledore enlists magizoologist Newt Scamander to lead a team of wizards against the dark wizard Grindelwald, who is moving to seize control of the wizarding world. Their dangerous mission brings them face-to-face with magical creatures and Grindelwald's growing army of followers.

FantasyAdventure