critic Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007)

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix Review

★★★★☆ 4/5

Verdict

Yates arrives with Ministry politics and teen rebellion.

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

Where to watch Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

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 Order of the Phoenix

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

Is Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix worth watching?

Yes — 78% Celluloid Score. When a new professor’s methods leave Hogwarts unprepared to fight the rising tide of evil, Harry teaches students how to defend against the dark arts.

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

Yates arrives with Ministry politics and teen rebellion — Umbridge-era dread that trades Triwizard spectacle for institutional menace. Pair it with our full franchise watch order and where-to-watch notes on the movie page.