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| bgcolor=#ffffff align="center" colspan="3" |''Harry Potter'' logo as used in the last films
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| style="text-align: left;"| '''Produced by'''
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| bgcolor="#ffffff" colspan= "2" | David Heyman
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| bgcolor="#ffffff" colspan="2" |[[Chris Columbus (filmmaker)|Chris Columbus]] {{small|(''1''–''2'')}}<br/>[[Alfonso Cuarón]] {{small|(''3'')}}<br/>[[Mike Newell (director)|Mike Newell]] {{small|(''4'')}}<br/>[[David Yates]] {{small|(''5''–''8'')}}
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| bgcolor="#ffffff" colspan= "2" | Harry Potter series by [[J. K. Rowling]]
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| bgcolor="#ffffff" colspan="2" |[[David Heyman]]  <small>(''1-8'')<br/> </small> [[Chris Columbus (filmmaker)|Chris Columbus]] <small>(''3'')</small><br/>Mark Radcliffe <small>(''3'')</small><br/>[[David Barron (film producer)|David Barron]] <small>(''5''–''8'')</small><br/>[[J. K. Rowling]] <small>(''7''–''8'')</small>
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| bgcolor="#ffffff" colspan= "2" | [[Daniel Radcliffe]] <br> [[Rupert Grint]] <br> [[Emma Watson]] <br><small>(See below)</small>
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| bgcolor="#ffffff" colspan="2" |[[Steve Kloves]] {{small|(''1''–''4'', ''6''–''8'')}}<br/>[[Michael Goldenberg]] {{small|(''5'')}}
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| bgcolor="#ffffff" colspan= "2" | Warner Bros.
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| bgcolor="#ffffff" colspan="2" |''[[Harry Potter]]''<br>by J. K. Rowling
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| style="text-align: left;"| '''Release date(s)'''
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| style="text-align: left;"|'''Starring'''
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| bgcolor="#ffffff" colspan= "2" | 2001–2011 <br> (10 years)
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| bgcolor="#ffffff" colspan="2" |[[Daniel Radcliffe]] <br> [[Rupert Grint]] <br> [[Emma Watson]] <br><small>(See below)</small>
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| bgcolor="#ffffff" colspan= "2" | United Kingdom <br> United States
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| bgcolor="#ffffff" colspan="2" |[[John Williams]] <small>(''1''–''3'')</small><br>[[Patrick Doyle]] <small>(''4'')</small><br>[[Nicholas Hooper]] <small>(''5''–''6'')</small><br>[[Alexandre Desplat]] <small>(''7''–''8'')</small>
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| bgcolor="#ffffff" colspan= "2" | English
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| bgcolor="#ffffff" colspan="2" |[[John Seale]] <small>(''1'')</small><br>[[Roger Pratt (cinematographer)|Roger Pratt]] <small>(''2'', ''4'')</small><br>[[Michael Seresin]] <small>(''3'')</small><br>[[Sławomir Idziak]] <small>(''5'')</small><br>[[Bruno Delbonnel]] <small>(''6'')</small><br>[[Eduardo Serra]] <small>(''7''–''8'')</small>
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| style="text-align: left;"| '''Budget'''
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| bgcolor="#ffffff" colspan= "2" | <small>'''Total (8 films):'''</small> <br> $1,155,000,000
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| bgcolor="#ffffff" colspan="2" |[[Richard Francis-Bruce]] <small>(''1'')</small><br>[[Peter Honess]] <small>(''2'')</small><br>[[Steven Weisberg]] <small>(''3'')</small><br>[[Mick Audsley]] <small>(''4'')</small><br>[[Mark Day (editor)|Mark Day]] <small>(''5''–''8'')</small>
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| bgcolor="#ffffff" colspan= "2" | <small>'''Total (8 films):'''</small> <br> $7,701,234,647
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| bgcolor="#ffffff" colspan="2" |[[Heyday Films]] <small>(''1-8'')</small><br/>[[1492 Pictures]] <small>(''1''–''3'')</small>
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| style="text-align: left;"|'''Distributed by'''
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| bgcolor="#ffffff" colspan="2" |[[Warner Bros. Pictures]]
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| bgcolor="#ffffff" colspan="2" |2001–2011
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| bgcolor="#ffffff" colspan="2" |1179 minutes
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| bgcolor="#ffffff" colspan="2" |United Kingdom<br/>United States
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| bgcolor="#ffffff" colspan="2" |{{small|'''Total (8 films):'''}}<br/>$1.2 billion
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| bgcolor="#ffffff" colspan="2" |{{small|'''Total (8 films):'''}}<br/>$7.7 billion
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The '''''Harry Potter''''' film series is a British-American film series based on the ''[[Harry Potter (Character)|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 Sorcerer's Stone (film)|Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone]]'' (2001) and culminating with ''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Part 2)|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&nbsp;billion in worldwide receipts. Each film is in the 35 highest-grossing films of all-time in inflation unadjusted dollars.
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'''''Harry Potter''''' is a British-American [[Film Series|film series]]<!-- Please seek consensus before adding any other description here. --> based on the ''[[Harry Potter]]'' novels by author [[J. K. Rowling]]. The series is distributed by [[Warner Bros.]] and consists of eight [[Fantasy Film|fantasy film]]s, beginning with ''[[Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (film)|Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone]]'' (2001) and culminating with ''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Part 2)|Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2]]'' (2011). A [[Spin-Off (Media)|spin-off]] [[Prequel|prequel]] series that will consist of five films started with ''[[Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (Film)|Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them]]'' (2016), marking the beginning of the [[Wizarding World (Franchise)|Wizarding World]] shared media franchise.
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The series was mainly produced by [[David Heyman]], and stars [[Daniel Radcliffe]], [[Rupert Grint]], and [[Emma Watson]] as the three leading characters: [[Harry Potter (Character)|Harry Potter]], [[Ron Weasley]], and [[Hermione Granger]]. Four directors worked on the series: [[Chris Columbus (Filmmaker)|Chris Columbus]], [[Alfonso Cuarón]], [[Mike Newell (Director)|Mike Newell]], and [[David Yates]]. [[Michael Goldenberg]] wrote the screenplay for ''[[Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (Film)|Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix]]'' (2007), while the remaining films had their screenplays written by [[Steve Kloves]]. Production took place over ten years, with the main [[Story Arc|story arc]] following Harry Potter's quest to overcome his arch-enemy [[Lord Voldemort]].
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The series was produced by David Heyman and stars [[Daniel Radcliffe]], [[Rupert Grint]] and [[Emma Watson]] as the three leading characters, [[Harry Potter (Character)|Harry Potter]], [[Ron Weasley]] and [[Hermione Granger]]. Four directors worked on the series: Chris Columbus, Alfonso Cuarón, Mike Newell and David Yates.  
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''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows]]'', the seventh and final novel in the series, was adapted into two feature-length parts. ''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Part 1)|Part 1]]'' was released in November 2010, and ''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Part 2)|Part 2]]'' was released in July 2011.
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''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows]]'', the seventh and final novel in the series, is split into two feature-length parts. ''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Part 1)|Part 1]]'' was released in November 2010 and ''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Part 2)|Part 2]]'' was released on 15 July 2011.
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Five of the series' eight films are among the [[List of Highest-Grossing Films|50 highest-grossing films of all time]], with ''Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2'' the highest-grossing film in the series and one of 36 films to gross over $1 billion, ranking at number ten. Without inflation adjustment, it is [[List of Highest-Grossing Film Series#Highest-grossing franchises and film series|the third highest-grossing film series]] with $7.7 billion in worldwide receipts.
==Origins==
==Origins==
===Casting the roles of Harry, Ron and Hermione===
===Casting the roles of Harry, Ron and Hermione===
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==Production==
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Filming of the series began at [[Warner Bros. Studios, Leavesden|Leavesden Studios]], Hertfordshire, England, in September 2000 and ended in December 2010, with post-production on the final film lasting until summer 2011. Leavesden Studios was the main base for filming ''Harry Potter'', and it opened to the public as a studio tour in 2012 (renamed as Warner Bros. Studios, Leavesden).
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!style="border-style: none none solid solid; background: #e3e3e3"|Film
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!style="border-style: none none solid solid; background: #e3e3e3"|Screenwriter
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!style="border-style: none none solid solid; background: #e3e3e3"|Producer(s) {{small|<sup>[n 1]</sup>}}
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!style="border-style: none none solid solid; background: #e3e3e3"|Novel by [[J. K. Rowling]]
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|''[[Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (film)|Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone]]''
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|rowspan="2" style="text-align:center;"|[[Chris Columbus (Filmmaker)|Chris Columbus]]
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|rowspan="4" style="text-align:center;"|[[Steve Kloves]]
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|rowspan="2" style="text-align:center;"|[[David Heyman]]
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|rowspan="3" style="text-align:center;"|[[John Williams]]
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|rowspan="3" style="text-align:center;"|PG
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|''[[Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (novel)|Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone]]''
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|''[[Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (film)|Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets]]''
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|''[[Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (novel)|Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets]]''
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|''[[Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (film)|Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban]]''
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|style="text-align:center;"|[[Alfonso Cuarón]]
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|style="text-align:center;"|David Heyman, Chris Columbus and [[Mark Radcliffe (film producer)|Mark Radcliffe]]
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|''[[Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (novel)|Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban]]''
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|''[[Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (film)|Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire]]''
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|style="text-align:center;"|[[Mike Newell (director)|Mike Newell]]
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|style="text-align:center;"|David Heyman
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|style="text-align:center;"|[[Patrick Doyle]]
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|rowspan="2" style="text-align:center;"|PG-13
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|''[[Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (novel)|Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire]]''
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|''[[Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (film)|Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix]]''
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|rowspan="4" style="text-align:center;"|[[David Yates]]
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|style="text-align:center;"|[[Michael Goldenberg]]
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|rowspan="2" style="text-align:center;"|David Heyman and [[David Barron (film producer)|David Barron]]
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|rowspan="2" style="text-align:center;"|[[Nicholas Hooper]]
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|''[[Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (novel)|Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix]]''
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|''[[Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (film)|Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince]]''
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|rowspan="3" style="text-align:center;"|Steve Kloves
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|''[[Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (novel)|Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince]]''
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|''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1]]''
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|rowspan="2" style="text-align:center;"|David Heyman, David Barron and [[J. K. Rowling]]
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|rowspan="2" style="text-align:center;"|[[Alexandre Desplat]]
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|rowspan="2" style="text-align:center;"|PG-13
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|rowspan="2" |''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (novel)|Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows]]''
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|''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2]]''
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[[File:Harry Potter Leavesden entrance.jpg|thumb|right|[[Warner Bros. Studios, Leavesden]], where much of the film series was shot. ''Harry Potter'' was also filmed in other areas, including [[Pinewood Studios]].]]
===Directors===
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===Cast and crew===
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===Music===
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===Visual effects===
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===Final filming===
===Final filming===
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''See also: [[Production of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows]]''
==Plot==
==Plot==
===''Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone'' (2001)===
===''Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone'' (2001)===
:''Main article: [[Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (film)]]''
:''Main article: [[Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (film)]]''
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[[Harry Potter (Character)|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 (Fantasy)|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 [[Harry Potter Universe|Wizarding World]] as a result. Harry begins his first year at [[Hogwarts|Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry]] and 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 Potter and the Chamber of Secrets'' (2002)===
:''Main article: [[Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (film)]]''
:''Main article: [[Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (film)]]''
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Harry, Ron, and Hermione return to Hogwarts for their second year, which proves to be more challenging than the last. The [[Hogwarts#Chamber of Secrets|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.
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===''Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban'' (2004)===
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==Release==
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===Accolades===
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At the [[64th British Academy Film Awards]] in February 2011, [[J. K. Rowling]], [[David Heyman]], [[David Barron (Film Producer)|David Barron]], [[David Yates]], [[Alfonso Cuarón]], [[Mike Newell (Director)|Mike Newell]], [[Rupert Grint]] and [[Emma Watson]] collected the [[BAFTA Outstanding British Contribution to Cinema Award|Michael Balcon Award for Outstanding British Contribution to Cinema]] for the series.
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In addition, the [[American Film Institute]] recognised the entire series with a Special Award at the [[American Film Institute Awards 2011|American Film Institute Awards]] in 2011. Special awards "are given to outstanding achievements in the moving image that do not fit into AFI's criteria for the other honorees." In its press release, the Institute referred to the films as "a landmark series; eight films that earned the trust of a generation who wished for the beloved books of J.K. Rowling to come to life on the silver screen. The collective wizardry of an epic ensemble gave us the gift of growing older with Harry, Ron and Hermione as the magic of Hogwarts sprung from the films and into the hearts and minds of Muggles around the world."
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''Harry Potter'' was also recognised by the [[Britannia Awards|BAFTA Los Angeles Britannia Awards]], with David Yates winning the Britannia Award for Artistic Excellence in Directing for his four ''Harry Potter'' films.
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===Box office performance===
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===All-time rankings===
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== Legacy and influence ==
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#{{note|n}} Not including executive producers.
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Current revision as of 23:13, 3 February 2019

Harry Potter
Harry Potter logo as used in the last films
Directed by Chris Columbus (1–2)
Alfonso Cuarón (3)
Mike Newell (4)
David Yates (5–8)
Produced by David Heyman (1-8)
 Chris Columbus (3)
Mark Radcliffe (3)
David Barron (5–8)
J. K. Rowling (7–8)
Screenplay by Steve Kloves (1–4, 6–8)
Michael Goldenberg (5)
Based on Harry Potter
by J. K. Rowling
Starring Daniel Radcliffe
Rupert Grint
Emma Watson
(See below)
Music by John Williams (1–3)
Patrick Doyle (4)
Nicholas Hooper (5–6)
Alexandre Desplat (7–8)
Cinematography John Seale (1)
Roger Pratt (2, 4)
Michael Seresin (3)
Sławomir Idziak (5)
Bruno Delbonnel (6)
Eduardo Serra (7–8)
Edited by Richard Francis-Bruce (1)
Peter Honess (2)
Steven Weisberg (3)
Mick Audsley (4)
Mark Day (5–8)
Production
company 		Heyday Films (1-8)
1492 Pictures (1–3)
Distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures
Release dates 2001–2011
Running time 1179 minutes
Country United Kingdom
United States
Language English
Budget Total (8 films):
$1.2 billion
Box office Total (8 films):
$7.7 billion

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). A spin-off prequel series that will consist of five films started with Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (2016), marking the beginning of the Wizarding World shared media franchise.

The series was mainly 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. Michael Goldenberg wrote the screenplay for Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007), while the remaining films had their screenplays written by Steve Kloves. Production took place over ten years, with the main story arc following Harry Potter's quest to overcome his arch-enemy Lord Voldemort.

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, the seventh and final novel in the series, was adapted into two feature-length parts. Part 1 was released in November 2010, and Part 2 was released in July 2011.

Five of the series' eight films are among the 50 highest-grossing films of all time, with Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 the highest-grossing film in the series and one of 36 films to gross over $1 billion, ranking at number ten. Without inflation adjustment, it is the third highest-grossing film series with $7.7 billion in worldwide receipts.

Contents

[edit] Origins

[edit] Casting the roles of Harry, Ron and Hermione

[edit] Production

Filming of the series began at Leavesden Studios, Hertfordshire, England, in September 2000 and ended in December 2010, with post-production on the final film lasting until summer 2011. Leavesden Studios was the main base for filming Harry Potter, and it opened to the public as a studio tour in 2012 (renamed as Warner Bros. Studios, Leavesden).

Film Director Screenwriter Producer(s) [n 1] Composer Rating Novel by J. K. Rowling
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone Chris Columbus Steve Kloves David Heyman John Williams PG Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban Alfonso Cuarón David Heyman, Chris Columbus and Mark Radcliffe Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire Mike Newell David Heyman Patrick Doyle PG-13 Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix David Yates Michael Goldenberg David Heyman and David Barron Nicholas Hooper Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Steve Kloves PG Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1 David Heyman, David Barron and J. K. Rowling Alexandre Desplat PG-13 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2
File:Harry Potter Leavesden entrance.jpg
Warner Bros. Studios, Leavesden, where much of the film series was shot. Harry Potter was also filmed in other areas, including Pinewood Studios.

[edit] Directors

[edit] Scripts

[edit] Cast and crew

See also: List of Harry Potter cast members

[edit] Set design

[edit] Cinematography

[edit] Editing

[edit] Music

See also: Music of the Harry Potter films

[edit] Visual effects

[edit] Final filming

See also: Production of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

[edit] Plot

[edit] Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001)

Main article: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (film)

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 Wizardry and 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.

[edit] Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002)

Main article: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (film)

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.

[edit] Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004)

Main article: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (film)

[edit] Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005)

Main article: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (film)

[edit] Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007)

Main article: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (film)

[edit] Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2009)

Main article: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (film)

[edit] Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1 (2010)

Main article: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 1

[edit] Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 (2011)

Main article: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2

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At the 64th British Academy Film Awards in February 2011, J. K. Rowling, David Heyman, David Barron, David Yates, Alfonso Cuarón, Mike Newell, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson collected the Michael Balcon Award for Outstanding British Contribution to Cinema for the series.

In addition, the American Film Institute recognised the entire series with a Special Award at the American Film Institute Awards in 2011. Special awards "are given to outstanding achievements in the moving image that do not fit into AFI's criteria for the other honorees." In its press release, the Institute referred to the films as "a landmark series; eight films that earned the trust of a generation who wished for the beloved books of J.K. Rowling to come to life on the silver screen. The collective wizardry of an epic ensemble gave us the gift of growing older with Harry, Ron and Hermione as the magic of Hogwarts sprung from the films and into the hearts and minds of Muggles around the world."

Harry Potter was also recognised by the BAFTA Los Angeles Britannia Awards, with David Yates winning the Britannia Award for Artistic Excellence in Directing for his four Harry Potter films.

Motion Picture Academy Award nomination Academy Award nominee Academy Award ceremony

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  1. ^ Not including executive producers.

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The Harry Potter series by J. K. Rowling
Sorcerer's Stone
Film
Soundtrack
Game 		Chamber of Secrets
Film
Soundtrack
Game 		Prisoner of Azkaban
Film
Soundtrack
Game 		Goblet of Fire
Film
Soundtrack
Game 		Order of the Phoenix
Film
Soundtrack
Game 		Half-Blood Prince
Film
Soundtrack
Game 		Deathly Hallows
Film 1 • 2
Soundtrack 1 • 2
Game 1 • 2
Characters Main Harry Potter • Ron Weasley • Hermione Granger • Lord Voldemort • Albus Dumbledore • Severus Snape • Rubeus Hagrid • Draco Malfoy
Supporting Hogwarts staff • Order of the Phoenix • Dumbledore's Army • Death Eaters
Universe Hogwarts • Magic • Magical creatures • Magical objects • Ministry of Magic • Muggle • Places • Quidditch • Spells
Spin-off canon Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them • Quidditch Through the Ages • The Tales of Beedle the Bard • Prequel • Pottermore
Film series Cast members • Critical response • Music • Production of Deathly Hallows • Theatrical run of Deathly Hallows – Part 2
Games Quidditch World Cup • Lego Harry Potter • Lego Creator: Harry Potter • Lego Harry Potter: Years 1–4, Years 5–7 • Book of Spells • Action figures • Trading Card Game
Attractions The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando Resort (Dragon Challenge • Flight of the Hippogriff • Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey) • The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios Hollywood (Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey) • Harry Potter Movie Magic Experience • Warner Bros. Studio Tour London
Related Fandom • Influences and analogues • Legal disputes • Parodies • Politics Religious debates • Translation

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