Director Chris Columbus expands on the wizarding world he brought to life in the first film, but this time with a more complex and plot-heavy sequel. The second installment of the Harry Potter franchise, The Chamber of Secrets, introduces us to new characters and concepts while exploring darker themes.
It's the perfect time to revisit the films and rank them from worst to best, though it's no easy feat given the consistently high standard of quality throughout. Given the franchise's enduring popularity, the Harry Potter films are now being streamed on Max and playing on their new basic cable home at Syfy and USA.
Remarkably, the Harry Potter film franchise was able to maintain a level of quality rarely found in movie series that extend beyond one or two films, let alone eight. But the story doesn't end with the books, as Hollywood quickly jumped on the bandwagon, releasing the first film just a year after the fourth book hit the shelves. From elaborate theme parks to video games and highly re-readable novels, the franchise has permeated every aspect of pop culture. Despite over a decade passing since the last film hit theaters and 15 years since the last book was released, the Harry Potter universe remains as strong as ever.
The Harry Potter franchise is a rare gem in the film industry, with all of its movies considered pretty good.
