Whether you're revisiting for the tenth time or embarking on your first marathon, the Harry Potter movie collection is an unrivaled cinematic experience.

While every fan has a favorite, aggregate scores from IMDb, Rotten Tomatoes, and Reddit polls usually rank in this order:

Room of Requirement, Thestrals, Battle at the Department of Mysteries. 6. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2009) Director: David Yates

: The series is one of the highest-grossing of all time, with Deathly Hallows – Part 2 leading at over $1.3 billion.

The second movie, (2002), sees Harry return to Hogwarts for his second year. The movie introduces new characters, including Ginny Weasley (Bonnie Wright) and Tom Riddle's diary. The story revolves around the mystery of the Chamber of Secrets, which has been reopened, unleashing a monster that is petrifying Muggle-born students.

Unlike some cinematic universes that jump back and forth through time, the main Harry Potter series follows a strict chronological order. Each movie represents one consecutive school year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, meaning release order matches chronological order perfectly. 1. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001) 152 minutes Director: Chris Columbus

In the UK, this movie is called Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone . 2. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002)

Whether you're a lifelong Potterhead planning a rewatch or a newcomer looking for the best way to experience the saga, here is your comprehensive guide to all Harry Potter movies in order.