The first Harry Potter movie was released in 2001.

Exact release details

  • The first film in the series is Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone (called Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone in the US).
  • It premiered in London on 4 November 2001 and went into general release on 16 November 2001 in both the United Kingdom and the United States.

So, when someone asks “when was the first Harry Potter movie made,” they are usually referring to its release year, which is 2001.

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