Harry Potter movies in order Harry Potter Marathon
Ready for a full Wizarding World binge? The Harry Potter films deliver mystery, adventure and pure cinematic magic from the first spell to the final showdown. Whether you’re revisiting the saga or discovering it fresh, this is the marathon that never loses its charm.
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15 December 2025
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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 - 2011
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(8)Harry Potter movies in order
You're gearing up for a magical night or weekend with a Harry Potter movie marathon, but your friends can't agree on the order. Do you start with the book or the film? Are you going all-in with snacks, blankets, and a Hogwarts sweater? Absolutely. And it all starts with the right viewing order. Whether you're a pro or just getting started with the Harry Potter films, this is your go-to guide to watching them in chronological order. Make yourself a snack, whisper "Lumos" to your remote, and step onto Platform 9¾. The adventure starts here!
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Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone Movie 152 min. 2001Harry Potter has lived under the stairs at his aunt and uncle's house his whole life. But on his 11th birthday, he learns he's a powerful wizard—with a place waiting for him at the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. As he learns to harness his newfound powers with the help of the school's kindly headmaster, Harry uncovers the truth about his parents' deaths—and about the villain who's to blame.USER SCORE 8 -
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Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets Movie 161 min. 2002Cars fly, trees fight back, and a mysterious house-elf comes to warn Harry Potter at the start of his second year at Hogwarts. Adventure and danger await when bloody writing on a wall announces: The Chamber Of Secrets Has Been Opened. To save Hogwarts will require all of Harry, Ron and Hermione's magical abilities and courage.USER SCORE 8 -
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Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban Movie 141 min. 2004Year three at Hogwarts means new fun and challenges as Harry learns the delicate art of approaching a Hippogriff, transforming shape-shifting Boggarts into hilarity and even turning back time. But the term also brings danger: soul-sucking Dementors hover over the school, an ally of the accursed He-Who-Cannot-Be-Named lurks within the castle walls, and fearsome wizard Sirius Black escapes Azkaban. And Harry will confront them all.USER SCORE 8 -
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Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire Movie 157 min. 2005When Harry Potter's name emerges from the Goblet of Fire, he becomes a competitor in a grueling battle for glory among three wizarding schools—the Triwizard Tournament. But since Harry never submitted his name for the Tournament, who did? Now Harry must confront a deadly dragon, fierce water demons and an enchanted maze only to find himself in the cruel grasp of He Who Must Not Be Named.USER SCORE 8 -
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Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix Movie 138 min. 2007Returning for his fifth year at Hogwarts, Harry is stunned to find that his warnings about the return of Lord Voldemort have been ignored. Left with no choice, Harry takes matters into his own hands, training a small group of motivated students to defend themselves against the Dark Arts.USER SCORE 8 -
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Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Movie 153 min. 2009As Lord Voldemort tightens his grip on both the Muggle and wizarding worlds, Hogwarts is no longer a safe haven. Harry suspects perils may even lie within the castle, but Dumbledore is more intent upon preparing him for the final battle fast approaching. Together they work to find the key to unlock Voldemorts defenses and to this end, Dumbledore recruits his old friend and colleague Horace Slughorn, whom he believes holds crucial information. Even as the decisive showdown looms, romance blossoms for Harry, Ron, Hermione and their classmates. Love is in the air, but danger lies ahead and Hogwarts may never be the same again.USER SCORE 8 -
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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 Movie 146 min. 2010Harry, Ron and Hermione walk away from their last year at Hogwarts to find and destroy the remaining Horcruxes, putting an end to Voldemort's bid for immortality. But with Harry's beloved Dumbledore dead and Voldemort's unscrupulous Death Eaters on the loose, the world is more dangerous than ever.USER SCORE 8 -
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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 Movie 130 min. 2011Harry, Ron and Hermione continue their quest to vanquish the evil Voldemort once and for all. Just as things begin to look hopeless for the young wizards, Harry discovers a trio of magical objects that endow him with powers to rival Voldemort's formidable skills.USER SCORE 8
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
The moment Daniel Radcliffe, playing Harry Potter, gets his first owl post, and we step into Hogwarts for the first time. Director Chris Columbus sets the tone for the whole franchise with a warm, almost fairy-tale atmosphere, which is perfect for building the Wizarding World universe. You meet some of the most important characters, like Hermione Granger (Emma Watson), Ron Weasley (Rupert Grint), Albus Dumbledore (then played by Richard Harris), and of course, the iconic Minerva McGonagall (Maggie Smith). The magic is fresh, innocent, and full of wonder, just like the first film in a fantasy adventure franchise should be.
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
The second film, again directed by Chris Columbus, dives deeper into the world we've just started to know. Hogwarts feels more familiar but also more dangerous. The threat is more serious, and the mysteries are darker. Here, the story starts to get interesting with the introduction of Tom Riddle, the diary, and, of course, the basilisk. It's also the first time we see the not-so-positive side of magic, a theme that becomes more and more important as the Harry Potter series goes on. I've got to give a shout-out to the hilariously tragic Gilderoy Lockhart.
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
New director, new style. Alfonso Cuarón steps in and takes the saga to a more visually mature level. Think longer shots, darker tones, and an atmosphere that perfectly matches the adolescent phase our heroes are entering. We meet Gary Oldman as Sirius Black and David Thewlis as Remus Lupin. These two characters are fan favorites who add a lot of depth to the story. The Marauder's Map, Patronus charms, and the first real look at dementors make this an essential link in your Harry Potter movie marathon.
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Welcome to the moment when the franchise truly grows up. Mike Newell directed this fourth film, which feels like a mix of a coming-of-age drama and an international magical thriller. The Triwizard Tournament brings in more than just amazing challenges; it also brings other wizarding communities from outside of Britain. This is also the film where Ralph Fiennes first appears as Lord Voldemort, which totally changes the whole series. This book is emotional, intense, and has an unforgettable ending, marking the beginning of the dark years in the Wizarding World.
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
David Yates takes over from here and stays until the end. This film goes deeper into the politics of the wizarding world, with the Ministry of Magic getting involved at Hogwarts. Enter: Dolores Umbridge might just be the most hated character in the whole series (yes, even more than Voldemort for some people). You can really see the battle between truth and propaganda, loyalty and betrayal here. And let's not forget the introduction of the secret Order, the Room of Requirement, and the first real showdown between Dumbledore and Voldemort.
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
The sixth film is perhaps one of the most underrated in the series. Yeah, there's a lot of romantic drama (Ron and Lavender, for example), but it also does a lot to set up the final battle. We find out more about the Horcruxes, get flashbacks to Voldemort's youth, and see how Professor Slughorn (played by Jim Broadbent) holds crucial information. Visually, this film is stunning. It's somber yet stylish, and the balance between coming-of-age and looming doom is rock solid. The final scenes are a real shocker, setting everything up for the finale.
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1
It's time to say goodbye to Hogwarts for a bit. In the first half of the last two parts of the story, we follow Harry, Ron, and Hermione as they run away. There are no classes, and teachers won't protect you. You're on your own out there. Without giving too much away, the atmosphere is intense, the landscapes are beautiful, and the personal dramas are all the more poignant. You finally get to see the fruits of all your labor with the hints about Horcruxes, the Deathly Hallows, and the connections between characters. It's like a road movie meets survival thriller, a bold but effective turn for the franchise.
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2
And then: the grand finale. Everything comes together in this epic conclusion to the Harry Potter franchise. The battle for Hogwarts, confrontations that have been building for years, and finally answers to questions you've had since Philosopher's Stone. The film is a rollercoaster: emotional, explosive, and full of iconic moments. All the Harry Potter movies you've watched over the years come together in this one place. Plus, Alan Rickman as Severus Snape gets his well-deserved moment in the spotlight. If this film doesn't leave you speechless, did you even watch it?
Planning the Ultimate Harry Potter Movie Marathon
Okay, you've got the order, but how do you make it a legendary viewing experience? Gather your snacks first: chocolate frogs and butterbeer are a must. Make sure you have comfy blankets, a few friends who are just as into Quidditch and Patronus charms as you are, and a realistic schedule (spread over a weekend or week). Some fans go for one film per night, while others go for a full-on 20-hour binge. There's no wrong way to experience the Wizarding World, as long as you stick to the right order.
Bonus for the true fans!
Still craving magic after the films? Check out the Hogwarts Legacy connections for more lore, or take a look at the gorgeous Harry Potter illustrated editions to relive familiar scenes in picture form. The Harry Potter video games also add surprisingly deep layers to the universe, more than you'd expect. And don't forget the Wizarding World timeline: from Fantastic Beasts to the future of the franchise, there's still plenty of magic to discover.
Final Spell: Accio Marathon!
No matter if it's your first time at Hogwarts or you're a longtime student, there's something about a Harry Potter movie marathon that just can't be resisted. With this timeline, you're all set. Put on your Gryffindor scarf, grab a seat on the couch, and get ready to be swept away by the wizarding world.