'Deathly Hallows' Has Biggest Opening in 'Harry Potter' History

By Christine Fenno Posted Nov 21st 2010 05:00PM

The box-office magic is no surpise, but the opening-weekend numbers are still big enough to take your breath away: 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1' earned an estimated $125.1 million in domestic ticket sales, predictably besting all other films on the nation's movie screens.

It's the biggest opening weekend in the franchise's history. In comparison, the previous installment, 'Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince,' had a $77.8 million weekend opening in July 2009.

On Friday evening, the new release's midnight screenings alone generated a record $24 million, according to the Hollywood Reporter. That's a very lively night for 'Deathly' fans.

The first six 'Harry Potter' films have collectively made $5.4 billion in global box office sales.

"One of the greatest accomplishments here is that we have been able to age the franchise," said Dan Fellman, domestic distribution president of Warner Brothers. "We have been able to keep our fan base as the characters have aged and the movies have become darker. And the three main actors [Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint] have become really terrific, adult actors."

'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2,' the franchise's swan song, is scheduled to open nationwide on July 15, 2011. Producers will reportedly craft a 3-D version for fans, to celebrate the final film in the series.

Tags: Daniel Radcliffe, emma watson, harry potter, harry potter and the deathly hallows, rupert grint

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Sunday 21 November

By RKER321

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I saw Harry Potter movie on Friday, cannot wait until July to see part II it was really amazing.

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Monday 22 November

By mickey

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Wow, I didn't even know they were making another Harry Porter film.

By joan

Sad to see this series end. Watched 3 young people grow in youngs adults. Harry Potter series cannot be replaced and I only hope the J.K. Rowling will find it in her heart to continue with Harry in some way.

By Holly

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It's epic! Great stuff! But honestly... movie's kinda scary. Not meant for for faint hearted folks. I would not have gone to see it if it was in 3d; it'll freak me out!

By JM

I find it really annoying to have to wait until summer for the second half. They sure want to milk all the money out of us that they can

By george

Hmmm, well since the author is now homosexual oriented, I am sure you are happy about this and CAN wait until July. If not, go anywhere in S.F. and you will find all the fantasy you desire.

By Wendy

I'm glad they're making the last book into two films to do it justice. I'm still disappointed they had time constraints and couldn't do St. Mungo's hospital in OOP. I would have loved to see how they created the hospital for the screen and Neville deserved more than a throw away line in the room of Requirement about how his parents ended up in St. Mungo's.

Tuesday 23 November

By Shanice

I agree. I was surprised OOP was such a big hit because they left so much of the book out of the movie. I'm glad there doing it in 2 parts to fit everything.

By paul harris

The author, J.K. Rowling is homosexual? How stupid are you? She's heterosexual, married and a Mom. Dumbledor, the deceased headmaster of Hogwarts was revealed as gay after the 7th book was released and nowhere in any of the 7 books is it ever mentioned! What world do you live in? George!

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