The 8 Harry Potter films, based on J.K. Rowling’s famous books, have captured the hearts of people worldwide. But have you ever thought about how much time you spend watching them? Ever fancied settling in for a spell-binding Harry Potter movie marathon? Well, we’ve got you covered.
In this guide, we’ll look at the length of each Harry Potter film. We’ll also add up the total time it takes to watch all of them.
Harry Potter Theatrical Film Lengths
The Harry Potter series, spanning eight films, shows an interesting pattern in its running times. The first two films, directed by Chris Columbus, hover around the 2.5-hour mark, establishing the magical world and its characters.
Although the lengths of the Harry Potter films are fairly consistent, as the series progresses, the lengths generally increase (with a few exceptions), aligning with the growing complexity and maturity of the plot and characters. This is likely due to the fact that the books get longer and the stakes get higher as the series progresses.
| Film Title (Year) | Runtime (With Credits) | Runtime (Without Credits) |
|---|---|---|
| Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone (2001) | 152 minutes | 146 minutes |
| Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002) | 161 minutes | 154 minutes |
| Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004) | 142 minutes | 136 minutes |
| Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005) | 157 minutes | 150 minutes |
| Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007) | 138 minutes | 132 minutes |
| Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2009) | 153 minutes | 147 minutes |
| Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1 (2010) | 146 minutes | 140 minutes |
| Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 (2011) | 130 minutes | 125 minutes |
| Total Runtime Combined | 1129 minutes (18 hours and 49 minutes) | 1080 minutes (18 hours) |
Please note that the runtime without credits is an estimation and can vary depending on different versions of the films.
Fantastic Beasts Theatrical Film Lengths
The Fantastic Beasts films are all about the same length, with each film clocking in at around 2 hours and 10 minutes. This is slightly shorter than the average length of the Harry Potter films, which is around 2 hours and 20 minutes.
There are a few reasons why the Fantastic Beasts films are shorter than the Harry Potter films. One reason is that the Fantastic Beasts books are shorter than the Harry Potter books. The first Fantastic Beasts book is 272 pages long, while the first Harry Potter book is 310 pages long.
Another reason why the Fantastic Beasts films are shorter is that they are not as action-packed as the Harry Potter films. The Fantastic Beasts films are more about exploring the wizarding world and learning about magical creatures.
| Film Title (Year) | Runtime (With Credits) | Runtime (Without Credits) |
|---|---|---|
| Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (2016) | 133 minutes | 127 minutes |
| Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald (2018) | 134 minutes | 128 minutes |
| Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore (2022) | 142 minutes | 133 minutes |
| Total Runtime Combined | 409 minutes (6 hours and 49 minutes) | 388 minutes (6 hours and 28 minutes) |
Please note that the runtime without credits is an estimation and can vary depending on different versions of the films.
How Long is Harry Potter Extended Edition?
For true Harry Potter fans who crave every bit of wizarding world content, there are extended versions of the first two films in the series. Watching the extended editions of the first two Harry Potter films will add around 20 minutes onto the total watch time.
These additional minutes mostly comprise of deleted scenes that were added back in, providing more magical content and deepening the context of the story. Note that these extended versions are only available for the first two films; no official extended versions exist for the remaining Harry Potter films or the Fantastic Beasts series.
| Film Title (Year) | Extended Version Runtime (With Credits) | Extended Version Runtime (Without Credits) |
|---|---|---|
| Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone (2001) | 159 minutes | 152 minutes |
| Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002) | 174 minutes | 167 minutes |
How Long is Fantastic Beasts Extended Edition?
| Movie | Extended Version Runtime Runtime (with credits) | Extended Version Runtime Runtime (without credits) |
|---|---|---|
| Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (2016) | 142 minutes | 132 minutes |
| Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald (2018) | 144 minutes | 134 minutes |
| Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore (2022) | 155 minutes | 145 minutes |
How Long are the Harry Potter Movies Combined?
| Series | Running Time with Credits | Running Time without Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Harry Potter Theatrical Version | 1179 minutes (Approx. 19 hours 39 minutes) | 1125 minutes (Approx. 18 hours 45 minutes) |
| Including the Harry Potter Extended Versions (first two films) | 1199 minutes (Approx. 20 hours) | 1145 minutes (Approx. 19 hours) |
| Fantastic Beasts Theatrical Version | 409 minutes (Approx. 6 hours 49 minutes) | 388 minutes (Approx. 6 hours 28 minutes) |
The combined runtime of the original Harry Potter films (including credits) is approximately 1179 minutes, which translates to about 19 hours and 39 minutes. If you’re watching without the credits, the films total around 1125 minutes, or roughly 18 hours and 45 minutes.
However, if you choose to indulge in the extended versions of the first two films, you’ll be adding an extra 20 minutes to your viewing time. This makes the total runtime around 1199 minutes (or close to 20 hours) with credits, and 1145 minutes (or about 19 hours) without credits.
If you then decide to embark on the Fantastic Beasts journey as well, with the first three films released as of 2022, you’ll be adding another 409 minutes with credits (6 hours and 49 minutes) or 388 minutes (6 hours and 28 minutes) without credits to your Harry Potter marathon. This of course is slightly longer if you choose to watch the extended version of Fantastic Beasts.
Including watching the extended versions of the first two films, and the theatrical version of Fantastic Beasts, this brings the grand total to approximately 1608 minutes (or about 26 hours and 48 minutes) with credits, and 1533 minutes (or roughly 25 hours and 33 minutes) without credits.
So, buckle up and prepare some magical snacks; it’s going to be a long and enchanting journey into the wizarding world!