The Franchise Arc

Each bar is a film. Height shows the rating — trace the franchise's trajectory at a glance.

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Film Engagement

High votes + high rating = beloved classic. High votes + low rating = notorious stinker. Low votes + high rating = hidden gem.

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Franchise Consistency

Some franchises are remarkably consistent. Others are a roll of the dice. Each dot is a film — clustered dots mean steady quality, scattered dots mean anything goes.

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Film Power Rankings

The peaks and the valleys. Find the essential films — and the ones to skip.

#1
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 8.1

Harry, Ron and Hermione continue their quest to vanquish the evil Voldemort once and for all. Just as things begin to look hopeless for the young wizards, Harry discovers a trio of magical objects that endow him with powers to rival Voldemort's formidable skills.

#2
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban 7.9

Year three at Hogwarts means new fun and challenges as Harry learns the delicate art of approaching a Hippogriff, transforming shape-shifting Boggarts into hilarity and even turning back time. But the term also brings danger: soul-sucking Dementors hover over the school, an ally of the accursed He-Who-Cannot-Be-Named lurks within the castle walls, and fearsome wizard Sirius Black escapes Azkaban. And Harry will confront them all.

#3
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone 7.7

Harry Potter has lived under the stairs at his aunt and uncle's house his whole life. But on his 11th birthday, he learns he's a powerful wizard—with a place waiting for him at the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. As he learns to harness his newfound powers with the help of the school's kindly headmaster, Harry uncovers the truth about his parents' deaths—and about the villain who's to blame.

4 Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire 7.7
5 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 7.7
6 Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 7.6
7 Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets 7.5
8 Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix 7.5

Lowlights

8 Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix 7.5

Returning for his fifth year at Hogwarts, Harry is stunned to find that his warnings about the return of Lord Voldemort have been ignored. Left with no choice, Harry takes matters into his own hands, training a small group of motivated students to defend themselves against the Dark Arts.

4 Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire 7.7
5 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 7.7
6 Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 7.6
7 Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets 7.5

All Films

All films, in release order.

1
7.7
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

2001
2
7.5
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

2002
3
7.9
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

2004
4
7.7
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

2005
5
7.5
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

2007
6
7.6
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

2009
7
7.7
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1

2010
8
8.1
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2

2011