<P> The film was released in theatres in the United Kingdom and the United States on 16 November 2001 . It became a critical and commercial success , grossing $974.8 million at the box office worldwide . The highest - grossing film of 2001 , it is the 33rd highest - grossing of all - time ( 2nd at the time of its release ) and the second most successful installment of the Harry Potter series behind Deathly Hallows -- Part 2 . The film was nominated for many awards , including Academy Awards for Best Original Score , Best Art Direction and Best Costume Design . It was followed by seven sequels , beginning with Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets in 2002 and ending with Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows -- Part 2 in 2011 , nearly ten years after the first film 's release . </P>
<P> The film was released in theatres in the United Kingdom and the United States on 16 November 2001 . It became a critical and commercial success , grossing $974.8 million at the box office worldwide . The highest - grossing film of 2001 , it is the 33rd highest - grossing of all - time ( 2nd at the time of its release ) and the second most successful installment of the Harry Potter series behind Deathly Hallows -- Part 2 . The film was nominated for many awards , including Academy Awards for Best Original Score , Best Art Direction and Best Costume Design . It was followed by seven sequels , beginning with Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets in 2002 and ending with Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows -- Part 2 in 2011 , nearly ten years after the first film 's release . </P>
when did the first harry potter mivie come out
when did the first harry potter mivie come out
16 November 2001
16 November 2001