It has been over 10 years since the last Harry Potter film was released, but the series’ popularity shows no sign of ending. But no matter how much you love them, it can be difficult for fans to watch all the Harry Potter movies in order since they’re broadcast on different services all over the world, assuming they’re available at all. But don’t worry, we’ll let you know how to watch all the Harry Potter movies from wherever you are in the world.
It’s important to note that we only recommend watching on official sources. These guarantee you the best possible experience, with high-resolution video and accurate, professionally-created subtitles. Also, there’s no need to worry about your stream being taken down for copyright violation. With plenty of legitimate ways to watch the Harry Potter series online (many of which offer a free trial), there’s no reason to resort to shady third-party sources.
The Harry Potter movie franchise is only on geo-restricted streaming sites. This means that if you want to watch using your usual services while traveling abroad, you’ll have to use a Virtual Private Network (VPN). A VPN spoofs your location by routing your internet traffic through a server abroad, giving you a different IP address and making it appear like you are in another country. This is also useful for increasing your online security and hiding your actual IP address so you can browse anonymously online. Don’t worry if this sounds complicated; it’s actually very simple, and we go through how to set up a VPN step-by-step below.
How to watch Harry Potter movies online using a VPN
The good news is that VPNs are easier to use than you might expect. Just follow these steps to unblock and stream Harry Potter from anywhere in the world.
Here’s how to watch Harry Potter online from anywhere:
- First, sign up for a suitable VPN provide. We recommend NordVPN, although Surfshark and ExpressVPN are also suitable alternatives.
- Download and install the app, making sure to add it to any device you stream on often.
- Decide which of the official broadcasters below you’d like to access.
- Log into the VPN and connect to a server in the appropriate country. For instance, you’d have to use a British server to access UK Netflix or a US server for Sling TV.
- Now, try playing a movie. In most cases, it should begin immediately, with no problems. If not, clear your cookies and reload the page to fix many of the most common issues. Failing this, you may want to ask your VPN provider for more help finding a server that works with your chosen platform.
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How to watch Harry Potter films online in the US
Viewers in the s have a couple of locations to choose from. If you have a subscription, then you can catch all eight movies on HBO Max or Max as it’s now known. Alternatively, you can watch all eight on Peacock, where no subscription is required to watch the first movie, or on FuboTV, which comes with a free trial.
Amazon Prime Video says that it has all the Harry Potter films, however, they are not included in the subscription, and you’ll have to rent them at a cost of around $3.99. Fandango is another option for renting the movies.
USA Network’s website claims that you can watch all of these movies, but this is a little misleading. The network does show them semi-regularly, but they aren’t available for on-demand viewing. If you’d like, you can sign in to the website with your cable TV details or supported over-the-top service (Sling TV, Hulu, YouTube TV, fuboTV) and watch whenever the movies are broadcast live.
The services above are all region-locked and only available in the US and in some cases Canada. If you’re currently traveling in another country, you can still access them by using an American VPN server. Don’t have a VPN yet? No problem: NordVPN comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee, which means you can try it risk-free and simply claim a refund if it fails to meet your expectations.
Where else can I stream the Harry Potter series online?
The Harry Potter franchise has fans all over the world, so it’s only natural that it’d be available for streaming in dozens of countries. Below, we explain exactly how to watch the Harry Potter movies online where you are:
UK & Ireland
The big news out of the UK is that all the Harry Potter films have come to Netflix! You can now watch every Harry Potter Film, including two of the Fantastic Beasts franchise, on Netflix over and over again!
Alternatively, if you’re a Sky TV customer, you can sign into Sky Go and stream all eight Harry Potter films at no added cost. If not, don’t panic: there’s an easy way to watch without cable. Just visit Now TV and sign up for a Sky Cinema pass. These cost £11.99 per month (or €15 if you’re in Ireland) and include a seven-day free trial. In other words, if you’re quick, it’s possible to sign up, watch the movies, and cancel before the trial ends.
Sky Go and Now TV can usually only be accessed in the UK and Ireland. However, those traveling abroad can use these services as usual once connected to a VPN server in either country. Similarly, if you’re traveling in a country where Netflix doesn’t carry Harry Potter, connect to a UK VPN server to change your Netflix region.
India
It’s really quite easy to watch Harry Potter in India. Every film in the series is on Amazon Prime Video, which is included with your existing Amazon Prime subscription. Not signed up yet? Unfortunately, this service no longer offers a free trial, but at ₹129 per month or ₹999 per year, it’s not too expensive.
Currently, Amazon Prime Video India offers a choice of English or Hindi audio on every Harry Potter movie. Additionally, you can choose to use English, Hindi, Tamil, or Telugu subtitles. The first Fantastic Beasts movie is on this service too, but you’ll have to turn to Netflix (₹199 per month) to see the second.
The above services are geo-restricted, so you’ll need a VPN to watch Harry Potter on them while traveling outside of India.
Australia
Things are looking up for Potterheads in Australia as all of the Harry Potter movies and two of the three Fantastic Beasts films are now on Netflix! Plus, all eight movies are on Binge ($10 AUD per month, following a two-week free trial). Or you can watch all eight movies and Fantastic Beasts: the Crimes of Grindlewald on Stan ($10 AUD per month following a 30-day free trial).
If you don’t fancy any of those platforms, you can choose to rent the films as and when you want to watch them for around 4.99 AUD per title on Fetch or Amazon Prime Video instead.
Binge and Stan are geo-restricted, meaning you’ll need to be in Australia or connected to an Australian VPN server to watch them. Similarly, if you’re traveling in a country where Netflix doesn’t carry Harry Potter, connect to an Australian server to change your Netflix region.
Canada
For a while, Netflix Canada had the full catalog of Harry Potter movies. However, this is sadly no longer true. Instead, fans need to head to FuboTV or rent each film individually from services like Cineplex or ILLICO. This usually costs around $3.99 CAD per title, although prices vary slightly from one platform to another.
Cineplex and ILLICO are geo-restricted, which means you’ll have to be either in Canada or connected to a Canadian VPN server in order to access them. FuboTv is restricted to Canada and the US.
Japan
Japanese Netflix not only has all the Harry Potter movies but is the only country to have all three Fantastic Beasts films, too! So Japanese Harry Potter fans can do a proper marathon. Anyone traveling in a country with a less well-stocked Netflix library will need to connect to a Japanese VPN server to watch Japanese Netflix from abroad.
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How to watch Harry Potter anywhere: FAQs
Can I watch Harry Potter online for free?
This really depends on where you live and how quickly you plan to watch eight movies. There are countries like the US and UK, where you can take advantage of a streaming service’s free trial to watch the movies without being charged, but for a series like Harry Potter, this approach will take some serious dedication. After all, free trials usually last a week at most, and there’s almost 20 hours of content to watch in that time!
Are the Fantastic Beasts films on Netflix?
The Fantastic Beasts spinoffs might not be quite as popular as the main series, but they still have a considerable following. You can currently find the first two films, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them and Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald, on Netflix UK and Australia. All three of them, including Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore can be found on Netflix Japan.
Which Harry Potter movie should I start with?
Generally, it’s best to watch the Harry Potter movies in release order. That is:
- The Sorcerer’s Stone (or Philosopher’s Stone outside of the US)
- Chamber of Secrets
- Prisoner of Azkaban
- Goblet of Fire
- Order of the Phoenix
- Half-Blood Prince
- Deathly Hallows: Part One
- Deathly Hallows: Part Two
The Fantastic Beasts movies are spinoffs set long before the events of the main Harry Potter series, so they can be watched either before or after. There are a handful of nods to the main series that you’ll miss if you watch Fantastic Beasts first, but you won’t miss out on any crucial information if you decide not to watch, so there’s no pressure.
