THE magical story of Harry Potter holds a special place in the hearts of a whole generation.
Each of the wizarding novels by JK Rowling has been turned into a blockbuster movie – here's how to watch them in order of release.
1. Harry Potter And The Philosopher's Stone
Released: November 2001
This is where it all begins.
Harry Potter is an orphan, raised by his horrid aunt and uncle.
He is retrieved by Hagrid, who tells Harry (Daniel Radcliffe) that he is a wizard and takes him to begin his first year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
At the same time, Hagrid tells Harry his parents were killed by Lord Voldemort.
Once at Hogwarts, Harry meets pals Ron Weasley (Rupert Grint) and Hermione Granger (Emma Watson) and the trio takes on the mystery of the Philosopher's Stone.
2. Harry Potter And The Chamber of Secrets
Released: November 2002
Harry returns for his second year at Hogwarts but a mysterious Chamber of Secrets has been opened at the school.
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Messages penned in blood are found around the corridors.
And an evil creature, the basilisk, is terrorising the school.
Harry, along with Ron and Hermione’s find out how to enter the chamber after discovering that Voldemort had previously opened it.
3. Harry Potter And The Prisoner of Azkaban
Released: May 2004
Another year at Hogwarts and Harry, Ron and Hermione take on the mystery of an escaped prisoner who supposedly wants Harry's blood.
Harry discovers a family member and meanwhile, Hermione is on an adventure of her own.
4. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Released: November 2005
Harry Potter is somehow entered into a hazardous tournament of epic proportions, which two other schools of magic visit take part in.
Harry has a run-in with Voldemort and realises that there's something awry with a Hogwarts professor.
5. Harry Potter And The Order Of The Phoenix
Released: July 2007
Harry and Dumbledore warn about Voldemort's return, but the Wizard authorities attempt to silence them.
Harry and new teacher Dolores Umbridge do not get on, and in response Harry forms Dumbledore’s Army with his classmates.
After a battle with Voldemort, the wizarding world finally understands the threat is bigger than ever.
6. Harry Potter And The Half-Blood Prince
Released: July 2009
The sixth film reveals Voldemort's history.
Harry and Dumbledore work out that horcruxes are the key to defeating the evil wizard.
Meanwhile, Harry's fellow student Draco Malfoy (Tom Felton) is up to no good.
7. Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows: Part 1
Released: November 2010
Harry, Ron and Hermione race to collect the remaining horcruxes and destroy them.
They learn about the three most powerful objects in the wizarding world: the Deathly Hallows.
8. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2
Released: July 2011
In the final battle against evil, Hogwarts students and teachers unite against Lord Voldemort and the Death Eaters.
Harry, along with Ron and Hermione, search for the Horcruxes in a bid to eliminate Voldemort.
Harry and Voldemort meet in a showdown of epic proportions which willdictate the future of the wizarding world.
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