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It's hard to believe that the last Harry Potter movie hit theaters over a decade ago. Fortunately, the beloved wizarding series is available to stream for free from home with the proper setup. If you want to relive the magic, we'll show you all of your streaming options for the franchise, including where to watch Harry Potter from anywhere.
Based on the books by J.K. Rowling, the Harry Potter film franchise follows Harry, Ron, and Hermione as they attend the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry and attempt to evade the ever-growing evil of Voldemort. Although there are seven books, the series is broken up into eight films. Each film has a hefty runtime (every movie is at least two-and-a-half hours long), so it will take you almost 20 hours to watch everything.
There's a pretty good chance you've already seen the Harry Potter movies, but it's never a bad time for a rewatch. We'll show you how to get a jumpstart on your Harry Potter marathon below, including how to access them via VPN.
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How to watch Harry Potter in the US
All eight Harry Potter movies are available to stream on Peaco*ck and Max. Peaco*ck subscriptions start at $5.99 per month for the ad-supported plan. For $11.99 per month, you can upgrade to an ad-free subscription tier. Ad-supported Max subscriptions start at $9.99 a month, but you can upgrade to ad-free for $15.99 monthly.
Peaco*ck is a convenient streaming source for hit NBC TV shows, Universal movies, and select sports like Sunday Night Football. Prices start at $8 a month, with additional discounts on annual plans.
Max is a premium service for fans of prestige television, iconic films, and unscripted programs. Prices start at $10 a month for ad-supported, $17 for ad-free, and $21 if you want to view in 4K.
How to watch Harry Potter in the UK
In the UK, all Harry Potter movies are available to stream on Netflix, which you can access from outside the UK via a VPN (see below) if you already have a Netflix account. This is the best option for those hoping to stream the movies in the UK, since they were recently removed from ITVX.
How to watch Harry Potter from anywhere
If you're currently outside the UK and want to watch Harry Potter on Neflix, you might want to try a VPN (virtual private network). VPNs change your electronic device's location so you can access websites that might not otherwise be accessible in your region. They're also excellent ways to boost your online privacy.
We recommend ExpressVPN, a tried-and-true option that comes with a convenient 30-day money-back guarantee. Check out our ExpressVPN review for more information, and keep reading to learn how to use it for the Netflix option.
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How to watch Harry Potter with a VPN
- Sign up for a VPN if you don't already have one.
- Install it on the device you're planning to watch on.
- Turn it on and set it to a UK location.
- Sign into a Netflix account.
- Enjoy Harry Potter.
How to watch Fantastic Beasts
If you can't get enough of Harry Potter, you can always turn to the franchise's spinoff prequels: Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald, and Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore. In the UK, you can also watch them on Netflix, but in the US they're only on Max, not Peaco*ck.
Note: The use of VPNs is illegal in certain countries, and using VPNs to access region-locked streaming content might constitute a breach of the terms of use for certain services. Insider does not endorse or condone the illegal use of VPNs.
Associate Editor of Streaming
Lillian Brown is the Associate Editor of Streaming for Business Insider. She joined the company in early 2024 as a Fellow before joining us full-time a few months later. She focuses on 'how to watch' guides for streaming services and live events for the Reviews team. She also covers VPN usage.Her entertainment writing has appeared in a variety of publications, including Vulture, TV Guide, Time, Esquire, and The Daily Beast, among others. She specializes in writing about film and television. Previously, she worked in the Living/Arts department of The Boston Globe.When not teaching people how to stream the best live sports and TV shows, Lillian can be found long-distance running, watching the latest season of For All Mankind, or playing through The Last of Us Part II on her PS4 yet again.
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