All the 'Harry Potter' and 'Fantastic Beasts' movies, ranked according to critics

Callie AhlgrimNov 7, 2020, 21:25 IST

Our interest in the Wizarding World didn't end when Harry defeated Voldemort.Warner Bros.

We looked at the critic score for each "Harry Potter" film on Rotten Tomatoes and ranked all 10 — including both "Fantastic Beasts" installments — from worst to best.
Critics consider "Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald" to be the worst.
"Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2" took the top spot.

Each time J.K. Rowling tells another story from the Wizarding World, millions of people listen. And since the original "Harry Potter" adventures ended, she has chosen to recount her newest series exclusively through film.

"Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes Of Grindelwald" is the most recent installment in the "Harry Potter" franchise, so how does it stack up against the nine films that preceded it?

We looked at the critic score for each "Harry Potter" film on Rotten Tomatoes and ranked all 10 films from worst to best.

10. "Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald" (2018)

Johnny Depp's casting as Gellert Grindelwald was highly controversial. Warner Bros.

9. "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" (2016)

Eddie Redmayne's Newt Scamander gets his time to shine in the new franchise. Warner Bros.

8. "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix" (2007)

Voldemort's return in the previous film signals a dark tonal shift for "Order of the Phoenix." Warner Bros.

7. "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1" (2010)

Many fans loved the animated tale of the Peverell brothers. Warner Bros.

6. "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" (2001)

The first film is widely considered the most light-hearted of the bunch. Warner Bros.

5. "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets" (2002)

"Chamber of Secrets" is the first time we see the use of Polyjuice Potion. Warner Bros.

4. "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" (2009)

Tom Felton's Draco Malfoy played a major role in the events of the sixth film. Warner Bros.

3. "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire" (2005)

The fourth film dealt with Harry's characteristic life-or-death situations, but also with regular teen experiences. Warner Bros.

2. "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban" (2004)

Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, and Daniel Radcliffe suddenly looked very grown-up in the third film. Warner Bros.

1. "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2" (2011)

The golden trio's final frame. Warner Bros.

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