This is an opinion/listicle piece arguing that several fantasy book franchises surpass Harry Potter, highlighting their distinct strengths in worldbuilding, character development and thematic depth. The article suggests that while Harry Potter remains one of the best-known fantasy series since its 1997 debut, it is far from the genre's only outstanding work, pointing to other franchises with equally devoted followings.

Among the examples given are Andrzej Sapkowski's The Witcher, which began as Polish short stories in 1990 before inspiring the popular video games and television adaptation; C.S. Lewis's The Chronicles of Narnia, praised for its mythological roots and theological depth, with a new film adaptation from Greta Gerwig in the works; and Rick Riordan's Percy Jackson and the Olympians, now adapted into a Disney+ series, noted for its strong characters and use of Greek mythology.