<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 . It was the highest grossing film of 2001 . It was nominated for many awards including the 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 . It is the 32nd - highest - grossing film of all time and the second - highest - grossing film in the Harry Potter series behind Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows -- Part 2 . </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 . It was the highest grossing film of 2001 . It was nominated for many awards including the 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 . It is the 32nd - highest - grossing film of all time and the second - highest - grossing film in the Harry Potter series behind Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows -- Part 2 . </P>
when did harry potter and the sorcerers stone come out
when did harry potter and the sorcerers stone come out
16 November 2001
16 November 2001