Look for the Extended Editions of the first two films, which add about 13 minutes of deleted scenes back into the runtime.
Directed by Chris Columbus, these first two entries are defined by their "storybook warmth".
Watching the Harry Potter film series is like watching a generation grow up in real-time, transitioning from wide-eyed wonder to the grim realities of war. Spanning eight films and nearly 20 hours of footage, the franchise remains a cultural benchmark for high-fantasy adaptations. The Evolution of Magic Harry Potter Movies Ranked from Worst to Best - IMDb