17 March 2023
The Harry Potter Boxset
Embrace the magic and binge the complete Harry Potter boxset with all eight epic movies of the multiple Oscar-nominated fantasy saga. Together, the Harry Potter movies are the third highest-grossing film franchise of all time, with a global gross of over $7.7 billion. On the small screen, it still holds the record for the most-watched franchise in TV history, with over 1.3 billion viewings to date.
- Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone – The story begins as an orphan discovers his real identity and incredible destiny.
- Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets – Harry and his friends discover a dark presence at Hogwarts.
- Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban – Who is friend and who is foe? The story continues as Harry faces a dangerous escaped convict.
- Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire – Harry is chosen as champion in the Tri-Wizard tournament – but there’s a hidden evil at play.
- Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix – In the fifth film, the Order of the Phoenix, a secret organisation founded by Albus Dumbledore, tells Harry that the Ministry of Magic refuses to believe Voldemort is gathering strength. The friends find themselves enmeshed in a conspiracy.
- Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince – The danger mounts as Harry and his friends embark on a quest to find the true identity of the owner of a book of dark magic.
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part One – Danger surrounds this thrilling penultimate instalment. The battle has begun and Harry discovers a way to destroy Voldemort.
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part Two – In the jaw-dropping final battle, Harry must use all his skills and courage to defeat Voldemort and the Death Eaters.
The Harry Potter Boxset is unfortunately no longer available on Showmax. Watch sci-fi movies such as Shazam: Fury of the Gods, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire and The Flash.
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