critic Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (2011)

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 Review

★★★★★ 5/5

Verdict

The cathartic Battle of Hogwarts finale.

By Marcus Webb · Horror & Genre Critic · July 24, 2026

Where to watch Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2

Streaming: HBO Max

By region: HBO Max in the United States; HBO Max in the United Kingdom

Full scores & availability on the movie page.

Guides for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2

Watch Order Guides Harry Potter Watch Order: Movies, Fantastic Beasts & HBO Series

Is Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 worth watching?

Yes — 96% Celluloid Score. Harry, Ron and Hermione continue their quest to vanquish the evil Voldemort once and for all. Just as things begin to look hopeless for the young wizards, Harry discovers a trio of magical objects that endow him with powers to rival Voldemort’s formidable skills.

Directed by David Yates, the film remains a cornerstone of the Harry Potter watch order on Celluloid, scored alongside the rest of the Wizarding World catalogue and the upcoming HBO series Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone.

Verdict

The cathartic Battle of Hogwarts finale — spectacle and farewells that closed a decade of wizarding-blockbuster cinema. Pair it with our full franchise watch order and where-to-watch notes on the movie page.