Harry Potter And The Sorcerers Stone (2001) May 2026

Premiered November 4, 2001, at Odeon Leicester Square, London; wide release on November 16, 2001 .

Chris Columbus (selected over directors like Steven Spielberg). Harry Potter and the Sorcerers Stone (2001)

Released in 2001, (titled Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone outside the US) is the first installment in the Harry Potter film series , directed by Chris Columbus and based on J.K. Rowling's 1997 novel. The film follows an orphaned boy who discovers his magical heritage on his 11th birthday and attends Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, where he must stop a plot to steal a stone that grants immortality. Film Production & Release Details Premiered November 4, 2001, at Odeon Leicester Square,

The film featured a strict "British-only" casting edict insisted upon by J.K. Rowling. Premiered November 4