Harry Potter is a British-American film series based on the Harry Potter novels by 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).[2][3] A spin-off prequel series will consist of
five films, starting with Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (2016). The Fantastic
Beasts films mark the beginning of a shared universe media brandknown as J. K. Rowling's
Wizarding World.
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001)
Harry Potter is an orphaned boy brought up by his unfriendly aunt and uncle. At the age of
eleven, half-giant Rubeus Hagrid informs him that he is actually a wizard and that his parents
were murdered by an evil wizard named Lord Voldemort. Voldemort also attempted to kill
one-year-old Harry on the same night, but his killing curse mysteriously rebounded and
reduced him to a weak and helpless form. Harry became extremely famous in the Wizarding
World as a result. Harry begins his first year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and
Wizardryand learns about magic. During the year, Harry and his friends Ron
Weasley and Hermione Granger become entangled in the mystery of the Philosopher's Stone
which is being kept within the school.

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002)

Harry, Ron, and Hermione return to Hogwarts for their second year, which proves to be more
challenging than the last. The Chamber of Secrets has been opened, leaving students and ghosts
petrified by an unleashed monster. Harry must face up to claims that he is the heir of Salazar
Slytherin (founder of the Chamber), learn that he can speak Parseltongue, and also discover the
properties of a mysterious diary only to find himself trapped within the Chamber of Secrets itself.

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004)

Harry Potter's third year sees the boy wizard, along with his friends, attending Hogwarts School
once again. Professor R. J. Lupin joins the staff as Defence Against the Dark Arts teacher, while
convicted murderer Sirius Black escapes from Azkaban Prison. The Ministry of Magic entrusts
the Dementors of Azkaban to guard Hogwarts from Black. Harry learns more about his past and
his connection with the escaped prisoner.

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005)

During Harry's fourth year, Hogwarts plays host to a legendary event: the Triwizard Tournament.
Three European schools participate in the tournament, with three 'champions' representing each
school in the deadly tasks. The Goblet of Fire chooses Fleur Delacour, Viktor Krum, and Cedric
Diggory to compete against each other. However, curiously, Harry's name is also produced from
the Goblet thus making him a fourth champion, which results in a terrifying encounter with a
reborn Lord Voldemort.

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007)

Harry's fifth year begins with him being attacked by Dementors in Little Whinging. Later, he finds
out that the Ministry of Magic is in denial of Lord Voldemort's return. Harry is also beset by
disturbing and realistic nightmares, while Professor Umbridge, a representative of Minister for
Magic Cornelius Fudge, is the new Defence Against the Dark Arts teacher. Harry becomes aware
that Voldemort is after a prophecy which reveals: "neither can live while the other survives". The
rebellion involving the students of Hogwarts, secret organisation Order of the Phoenix, the
Ministry of Magic, and the Death Eaters begins.

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2009)

In Harry's sixth year at Hogwarts, Lord Voldemort and his Death Eaters are increasing their terror
upon the Wizarding and Muggle worlds. Headmaster Albus Dumbledorepersuades his old
friend Horace Slughorn to return to Hogwarts as a professor as there is a vacancy to fill. There is
a more important reason, however, for Slughorn's return. While in a Potions lesson, Harry takes
possession of a strangely annotated school textbook, inscribed 'This is the property of the HalfBlood Prince'. Draco Malfoy struggles to carry out a deed presented to him by Voldemort.
Meanwhile, Dumbledore and Harry secretly work together to discover the method on how to
destroy the Dark Lord once and for all.

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 (2010)

After unexpected events at the end of the previous year, Harry, Ron, and Hermione are entrusted
with a quest to find and destroy Lord Voldemort's secret to immortality the Horcruxes. It is
supposed to be their final year at Hogwarts, but the collapse of the Ministry of Magic and
Voldemort's rise to power prevents them from attending. The trio undergo a long journey with
many obstacles in their path including Death Eaters, Snatchers, the mysterious Deathly Hallows,
and Harry's connection with the Dark Lord's mind becoming ever stronger.

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 (2011)

After destroying one Horcrux and discovering the significance of the three Deathly Hallows, Harry,
Ron and Hermione continue to seek the other Horcruxes in an attempt to destroy Voldemort, who
has now obtained the powerful Elder Wand. The Dark Lord discovers Harry's hunt for Horcruxes
and launches an attack on Hogwarts School, where the trio return for one last stand against the
dark forces that threaten the Wizarding and Muggle worlds.

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