Every Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts film in order
The Wizarding World is the eight Harry Potter films and the three Fantastic Beasts prequels, which are set decades earlier. This order follows the story as it happens, starting with Newt Scamander in 1926.
HBO's Harry Potter series is a fresh adaptation of the books, so it starts the story over rather than continuing it.
The Harry Potter watch order
Grindelwald Era
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald
Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore
Harry Potter Era
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2
HBO Series
What's coming next
- Harry Potter (HBO)25 December 2026What to watch first →
Questions
What order should I watch Harry Potter in?
Start with Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them and follow the list above, which has all 12 Harry Potter titles in story order. For the shortest route, stick to the 8 essentials.
How long does it take to watch all of Harry Potter?
About 26 hours for the 11 titles out so far. The 8 essentials take about 20 hours.
Should I watch Fantastic Beasts before Harry Potter?
It's up to you. Fantastic Beasts happens first in the story, but it was made after Harry Potter and assumes you know that world. For a first watch, start with Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone.
Is the HBO Harry Potter series a continuation of the films?
No. It's a new adaptation of the books with a new cast, starting from the beginning with Philosopher's Stone.
What's the next Harry Potter release?
Harry Potter (HBO), out on 25 December 2026.
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