Maybe it was because there was a year gap between the first two movies, but the second Harry Potter film feels like a separate universe. I can forgive the lack of acting quality in The Philosopher’s Stone, but The Chamber of Secrets does irritate me, especially Daniel Radcliffe, who serves zero improvements between both movies. Also, if you want to listen to the RSC Movie Podcast discuss all the movies, then here you go, plus, we also have a poll running on the best Harry Potter movie – have your say here. Oh, just as a disclaimer: once I watch Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald I will update this list. Vent all you like in the comments as a form of therapy, but remember, the entire story is about magic it ain’t real folks. The Harry Potter fandom is a different breed since I was a child, so I am expecting many to disagree with my list angrily. Below you will see my official ranking of all the movies including Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. Now, years later, I can reflect on the movie series as an adult that expanded JK Rowling’s words onto the big screen. As you can imagine, the anxious wait for The Philosopher’s Stone brought the kind of excitement that matched the euphoria of the massively anticipated Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Not only was it my first fictional book series that I took seriously, but JK Rowling’s material meant a lot to my young, innocent self. Harry Potter was an element of my childhood that I will never forget.

Harry potter film ranking