How to Watch Harry Potter in Order
To watch Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2, start with Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone.
Watch Harry Potter in release order for a first viewing — start with Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001). There are 8 films, released between 2001–2011. That is 19.6 hours of viewing.
The full checklist
0 of 8 watched- 1Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone2001Essential152m
- 2Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets2002Essential161m
- 3Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban2004Essential141m
- 4Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire2005Essential157m
- 5Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix2007Essential138m
- 6Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince2009Essential153m
- 7Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 12010Essential146m
- 8Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 22011Essential130m
Ranked by rating
Full ranking with scores →- 1Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 220118.1
- 2Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban20048.0
- 3Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone20017.9
- 4Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire20057.8
- 5Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets20027.7
- 6Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix20077.7
- 7Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince20097.7
- 8Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 120107.7
Frequently asked questions
What is the correct order to watch Harry Potter?
For a first viewing, watch Harry Potter in release order, starting with Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001) and ending with Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (2011). That is the order the story was written to be discovered in.
How many Harry Potter films are there?
There are 8 Harry Potter films.
Where should a first-time viewer start with Harry Potter?
Start with Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, released in 2001. It introduces the characters and setting the later films build on.
How long does it take to watch all of Harry Potter?
Watching every Harry Potter film takes 19.6 hours.