About Harry Potter Film Released
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone was released on 16 November 2001, directed by Chris Columbus — it grossed over $974 million worldwide and launched the most successful film franchise in history, with eight films grossing over $7.7 billion combined.
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How many days since the first Harry Potter film was released?
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How many years since the first Harry Potter film was released?
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What day of the week was the release of the first Harry Potter film?
The release of the first Harry Potter film was on a Friday, 16 November 2001.
When is the next anniversary of the release of the first Harry Potter film?
The anniversary of the release of the first Harry Potter film falls each year on 16 November. The stats box above shows exactly how many days until the next one.