The Harry Potter franchise began with the publication of 'Harry Potter and The Philosopher's Stone' in 1997 and has captivated audiences for over 20 years.

The film adaptations have received mixed reactions from fans; while some aspects, like the casting of the main trio, are beloved, others have left fans disappointed due to significant changes.

'Harry Potter and The Chamber of Secrets' (2002) is viewed as the most faithful adaptation, translating key moments from the book into a beloved film experience.

'Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone' (2001) successfully introduces the magical world, yet it omits important character moments that showcase Hermione's intelligence.

The 'Fantastic Beasts' films, released between 2016 and 2022, are loosely based on a J.K. Rowling textbook but have been criticized for straying far from their source material.

The 'Fantastic Beasts' series has struggled with plot coherence and has been deemed a failure, with no clear direction for future installments.

'Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire' (2005) retains much of the book’s structure but misses key foreshadowing and nuances, particularly regarding Barty Crouch Jr.

'Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix' (2007) is the longest book but features a fast-paced adaptation that cuts important character developments and emotional depth.

'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1' (2010) benefits from extra runtime to faithfully recreate significant moments from the novel, though it still lacks some emotional depth.

'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2' (2011) expands the climactic battle while omitting critical backstory regarding characters like Snape.

'Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince' (2009) was criticized for sacrificing character depth for action, particularly the backstory of Voldemort.

'Harry Potter and The Prisoner of Azkaban' (2004) is praised as a standout film that balances whimsy and darkness, but it omits crucial character backstory related to the Marauder's Map.

An upcoming television adaptation has sparked discussions about its fidelity to the original novels.