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The Wizarding World (Harry Potter) Canon Timeline

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter

Below is an easy-to-follow list of canon from the Wizarding World / Harry Potter Universe. You may click on any item to see more information about the title, as well as how to find it. The list is in canon timeline order, not release date order.

While most fans know about the core set of seven Harry Potter novels and the associated eight movies, the Wizarding World timeline has a lot more canon and background stories. When in the timeline do the Hogwarts library books and the trio of short stories? How is it that the Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them book comes a year after the film? And how many years pass before the events of the Cursed Child?


Type Title In-Universe Year Release Year
Book The Tales of Beedle the Bard 1400s 2008
Movie Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them 1926 2016
Book Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them 1927 2001
Movie Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald 1927 2018
Movie Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore 1932 2022
Book Quidditch Through the Ages 1952 2001
eBook Hogwarts: An Incomplete and Unreliable Guide Multiple Years 2016
eBook Short Stories from Hogwarts of Heroism, Hardship, and Dangerous Hobbies Multiple Years 2016
eBook Short Stories from Hogwarts of Power, Politics, and Pesky Poltergeists Multiple Years 2016
Book Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s (Philosopher’s) Stone 1991-92 1997
Movie Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone 1991-92 2001
Book Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets 1992-93 1998
Movie Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets 1992-93 2002
Book Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban 1993-94 1999
Movie Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban 1993-94 2004
Book Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire 1994-95 2000
Movie Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire 1994-95 2005
Book Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix 1995-96 2003
Movie Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix 1995-96 2007
Book Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 1996-97 2005
Movie Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 1996-97 2009
Book Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 1997-98 2007
Movie Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 1997-98 2010
Movie Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 1997-98 2011
Play/Book Harry Potter and the Cursed Child 2017-20 2016

Future Content:

  • HBO/Max TV Show – A decade-long planned series with a focus on adopting “a faithful adaptation” of the original books. A release date has not been confirmed. 

Additional Wizarding World Resources:

Want even more from the Wizarding World? The following is a list of some additional content & experiences, that while not explicitly Harry Potter canon, further add to and enhance the universe. Through these video games and theme park experiences you will encounter familiar sites such as the Hogwarts Castle, Diagon Alley, and Hogsmeade, plus meet and interact with iconic and all-new characters from the thrilling world of Harry Potter.