Harry Potter
Beloved fantasy series following a young wizard's journey through magical education and his battle against the dark wizard Voldemort.
Category
Literature
Release Year
1997
Origin
United Kingdom
Tags
fantasymagicwizardscoming-of-ageadventurefriendship
Detailed Overview Information
Basic Information
Full Name
Harry Potter
Aliases
The Boy Who Lived, The Chosen One, Wizarding World
Type
Fantasy Literature Series
Release Year
1997
Status
Complete (original series), Expanded Universe Active
Origin
United Kingdom
Region
United Kingdom
Creation Information
Creator
J.K. Rowling
Publisher
Bloomsbury (UK), Scholastic (US), Various international publishers
Original Work
Novel Series
Genre
Fantasy, Young Adult, Coming-of-Age, Adventure, Mystery
Content Information
Synopsis
An orphaned boy discovers he is a wizard and attends Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, where he learns about magic, friendship, and his destiny to defeat the dark wizard Voldemort.
Main Characters
Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, Ron Weasley, Albus Dumbledore, Severus Snape, Lord Voldemort
Setting
Primarily Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, various locations in magical Britain, 1990s
Themes
Good vs. evil, friendship, love, sacrifice, coming of age, prejudice, death, choice vs. destiny
Target Audience
Children, Young Adults, All ages
Media Forms
Books
Original seven-book series, companion books, screenplays, reference materials
Live Action Films
Eight-film series (2001-2011), Fantastic Beasts film series
Video Games
Numerous games across multiple platforms, mobile games, VR experiences
Merchandise
Extensive toy lines, collectibles, clothing, home goods, replica items
Live Events
Theme park attractions, stage plays, exhibitions, studio tours
Digital Content
Pottermore website, Wizarding World digital platform, audiobooks
Cross Media Adaptations
Stage play (The Cursed Child), various international adaptations
Commercial Information
Sales
Over 500 million books sold worldwide, making it one of the best-selling book series in history
Total Box Office
Over $7.7 billion worldwide box office for film series
Merchandise Revenue
Billions in merchandise sales across all categories
Awards
Numerous literary awards, film awards, cultural honors
Critical Reception
Universal critical acclaim, credited with reviving interest in reading among children
Theme Parks
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios parks
Cultural Impact
Global cultural phenomenon, influenced entire generation, revitalized fantasy genre
Market Value
Multi-billion dollar franchise, one of the most valuable entertainment properties
Fan Culture
Fanbase
Global community spanning all ages, known as "Potterheads"
Communities
Pottermore, Reddit communities, fan fiction sites, local fan clubs worldwide
Events
Harry Potter conventions, midnight book releases, film premieres, theme park events
Quotes
Always, Mischief managed, I solemnly swear I am up to no good, After all this time?
Memes
Snape's "Always", Hermione's knowledge, Ron's expressions, Hagrid's creatures
Cosplay
House robes, character costumes, magical creatures, Quidditch uniforms
Fan Projects
Fan fiction, fan films, podcasts, art, music, academic studies
Collectibles
Wands, house merchandise, Funko Pop figures, LEGO sets, prop replicas
Historical Development
1997
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone published in UK
1998
US publication as "Sorcerer's Stone", international expansion begins
2001
First film released, launching movie franchise
2007
Final book "Deathly Hallows" published, completing original series
2011
Final film released, concluding original movie series
2016
Fantastic Beasts film series begins, The Cursed Child stage play premieres
2022
Hogwarts Legacy video game becomes massive success
Related Links
www.wizardingworld.com
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