The final Harry Potter film, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2, entered a very exclusive club this weekend. Deathly Hallows Part 2, the only film of the series released in 2D and 3D, entered the $1 billion club on July 31st after collecting $318.46 million domestically and $690 million internationally.
Deathly Hallows Part 2 is the ninth film in history – and the first film of the Harry Potter series – to make it to $1 billion during its theatrical release, and it managed to do so quicker than any other film with the exception of Avatar (they tied in the amount of days in release it took to make it to $1 billion).
Warner Bros. Pictures President of Domestic Distribution Dan Fellman stated, “What’s truly astounding is that these kinds of numbers are being achieved so early in the film’s release. The movie’s excellent reviews, outstanding word-of-mouth and repeat business will ensure that Harry Potter will be charming moviegoers for months to come.”
President of International Distribution Veronika Kwan-Rubinek said, “To say that the global response to the film has been extraordinary would be an understatement. We are so proud that this last film in the series has not only reached such heights but has reached them in record time. It is now Warner Bros.’ most successful release ever, and there is still plenty more to come.”
