Harry Potter Book Release Timeline
The first book, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, was published in the United Kingdom on 26 June 1997 by Bloomsbury, and the final book, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, was released on 21 July 2007, completing the seven-book series. The series has sold more than 600 million copies worldwide, making it the best-selling book series in history, with translations in over 80 languages and ongoing print runs managed by Bloomsbury and Scholastic Forbes.
Warner Bros holds the global publishing and merchandise rights through its subsidiary Warner Bros. Entertainment, while J.K. Rowling retains copyright and has released additional works such as The Casual Vacancy and the Cormoran Strike series under the pen name Robert Galbraith. Digital and audiobook editions are distributed by Pottermore Publishing, with new audiobook narrations and bonus content added in recent years Pottermore.
Harry Potter Movies Release Dates and Box Office
The first film, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, premiered in London on 4 November 2001 and opened in theatres on 16 November 2001 in the UK and 16 November 2001 in the US, distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures. The eight-film series concluded with Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 on 15 July 2011, with the franchise earning more than 7.7 billion USD at the global box office, making it one of the highest-grossing film series Box Office Mojo.
Warner Bros. Pictures has continued to expand the Wizarding World through Fantastic Beasts films, theme parks, and digital content, while streaming rights for the Harry Potter films have rotated among HBO Max, Peacock, and other licensed platforms depending on regional distribution deals. Warner Bros. Discovery currently manages the franchise's film and television distribution strategy, including theatrical windows and home entertainment releases SEC.
Upcoming Harry Potter Projects and Availability
A new Harry Potter television series was announced by Warner Bros. Discovery, with J.K. Rowling serving as executive producer and the series expected to adapt the seven main books across multiple seasons, though no premiere date has been officially confirmed as of the latest public statements. The project is being developed under Warner Bros. Television, with casting, showrunner, and platform details still under discussion The Hollywood Reporter.
Harry Potter books remain in print and digital availability globally, while the films continue to air on broadcast and streaming partners under multi-year licensing agreements. Warner Bros. Consumer Products manages the franchise's merchandise, theme park attractions at Universal Studios, and new content extensions tied to the Wizarding World brand Universal Studios Hollywood.