Harry Potteris one of the most popular and successful film franchises of all-time. The fantasy adaptations ofJ.K. Rowling’s beloved novel series followedDaniel Radcliffe,Rupert Grint, andEmma Watsonas the young wizards grew up at Hogwarts over an epic eight film journey.
The series employed the talents of four distinct directors.Christopher Columbushelmed the first two installmentsHarry Potter and the Sorcerer’s StoneandHarry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.Alfonso Cuarondirected the third filmHarry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, andMike Newellhelmed the fourth adventureHarry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.David Yatestook over the series beginning with the fifth filmHarry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. He completed the gripping conclusion to Harry’s ten year journey withHarry Potter and the Half-Blood Princeand the two-partHarry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.
The first film celebrates its twentieth anniversary this November, and the Wizarding World is set to keep expanding. The spinoff prequel sagaFantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them, also helmed by Yates, explores the adventures of the mythological creature hunter Newt Scamander (Eddie Redmayne) throughout the 1920s amidst a growing schism within the magical world. Yatesis set to helm two additional installments.The next installmentFantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledorerecently wrapped shooting, and is scheduled for release in April 2022. The latest installment will seeMads Mikkelsenmake his debut as the villain Grinewald afterJohnny Deppwas re-cast. Mikkelsenpromised that his performancewill be distinguishable without disrupting the previously established character development.
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Are the Harry Potter Movies Streaming?
TheHarry Potterfilms remain wildly popular, butdue to a complex rights dealtheir streaming home is in constant fluctuation between WarnerMedia’s HBO Max and NBCUniversal’s Peacock. The eight films spent a majority of the year on Peacock, but they have been available on HBO Max since September 1. However, the franchise is set to switch services once again. The saga will return to Peacock on October 15. The twoFantastic Beastsfilms will not.
Are the Harry Potter Movies Available on Digital?
Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Themand its 2018 sequelFantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwaldare not currently available for free. They are similarly available through transactional services for a rental price of $4.99 and a purchase price of $14.99.
Although many fans citePrisoner of Azkabanas the high point of the series, Daniel Radclifferecently revealedthatOrder of the Phoenixis his personal favorite. He stated the chance to act oppositeGary Oldmanwas one of his favorite opportunities. With the entire franchise available to stream, now’s the perfect time to rediscover your favorite installment.
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