The Harry Potter film franchise is one of the most successful movie series of all time, grossing a total of $7.7 billion at the global box office. The eight movies, based on J.K. Rowling's best-selling book series, were produced by Warner Bros. Pictures and released between 2001 and 2011.
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Here is a breakdown of the financial performance of each film in the series:
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001) - The first film in the series grossed $974.8 million worldwide, making it the second highest-grossing film of 2001. The budget for the film was $125 million.
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002) - The second film grossed $878.7 million worldwide and had a budget of $100 million.
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004) - The third film grossed $796.7 million worldwide and had a budget of $130 million.
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005) - The fourth film grossed $896.9 million worldwide and had a budget of $150 million.
Harry Potter and the Order of Phoenix (2007) - The fifth film grossed $939.9 million worldwide and had a budget of $150 million.
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2009) - The sixth film grossed $934.4 million worldwide and had a budget of $250 million.
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1 (2010) - The first part of the seventh film grossed $976.9 million worldwide and had a budget of $250 million.
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 (2011) - The final film in the series grossed $1.34 billion worldwide, making it the highest-grossing film in the series and the third highest-grossing film of all time at the time of its release. The budget for the film was $250 million.
Overall, the Harry Potter film franchise was a huge financial success for Warner Bros. Pictures. The series was not only profitable at the box office, but it also generated significant revenue from merchandise sales, theme park attractions, and home video sales. The success of the franchise led to a spin-off series, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, which has also been financially successful.