Extended universe · List checked on September 26, 2026
Wizarding World: what order to watch the movies and shows in?
Wizarding World has 12 titles to check off: 11 movies and 1 show (1 season). For a first watch, follow release order: start with Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001) and finish with Harry Potter, season 1 (2026). In the story's chronological order, it all begins with Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (2016). The movies alone add up to 26 hrs 29 of viewing.
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Harry Potter (2001-2011)
Fantastic Beasts (2016-2022)
The HBO series (2026-)
See the full chronological order
Fantastic Beasts (2016-2022)
- Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (2016)
- Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald (2018)
- Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore (2022)
Harry Potter (2001-2011)
- Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001)
- Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002)
- Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004)
- Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005)
- Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007)
- Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2009)
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 (2010)
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (2011)
The HBO series (2026-)
- Harry Potter, season 1 (2026)
How this list is made
Every title is linked to its TMDB entry, checked by hand, ID by ID. Shows are checked off season by season, in their place in both orders.
The saga has several continuities (Harry Potter (2001-2011), Fantastic Beasts (2016-2022), The HBO series (2026-)): each has its own section and numbering.
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Frequently asked questions
What order should you watch Wizarding World in?
For a first watch, follow release order: start with Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001) and finish with Harry Potter, season 1 (2026). In the story's chronological order, it all begins with Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (2016).
How long does it take to watch everything?
26 hrs 29 for the 11 movies, plus 1 season of TV.
Do you need to watch the shows?
The list has one: Harry Potter. It slots in between the movies in both orders; the Movies filter hides it if you only want the films.