As a Harry Potter Fan, Here’s How I’d Rank All 8 Movies

This fan ranking places all eight original Harry Potter films by how well they balance their storylines, character development, flaws and sense of wonder. It argues that the films’ long runtimes suit stories that span a school year and chart the trio’s growth, while noting that nostalgia may influence any ranking.

The article criticises Order of the Phoenix for compressing the longest novel into the series’ second-shortest film, leaving side plots thin and transitions abrupt, though it praises Imelda Staunton’s Umbridge and the Dumbledore-Voldemort duel. It also says splitting Deathly Hallows into two films weakened the adaptation, particularly its first half; the supplied text ends before giving the full ranking or discussing all eight films.