Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2
Movie, 2011, The Second Wizarding War, Set in 1998
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 is #8 of 11 in release order and #11 of 11 in chronological order in the Wizarding World.
The story
Harry, Ron and Hermione continue their quest to vanquish the evil Voldemort once and for all. Just as things begin to look hopeless for the young wizards, Harry discovers a trio of magical objects that endow him with powers to rival Voldemort's formidable skills.
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 recap
With help from the goblin Griphook, the trio break into Gringotts and steal Helga Hufflepuff's cup from Bellatrix's vault, escaping on a dragon. They return to Hogwarts, where Snape is now headmaster, to find Ravenclaw's diadem, and the school rises against Voldemort. In the battle, Ron and Hermione destroy the cup with a basilisk fang and kiss, the diadem burns, and Fred, Lupin and Tonks are killed. Voldemort kills Snape, believing that will make him master of the Elder Wand. Snape's dying memories show he loved Harry's mother Lily, protected Harry all along, and killed Dumbledore on his orders. They also reveal that Harry himself carries a piece of Voldemort's soul.
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 ending explained
Harry walks into the forest and lets Voldemort kill him, which destroys the soul piece inside him; he returns from a limbo conversation with Dumbledore. Neville kills Nagini, the last Horcrux, and Harry defeats Voldemort, whose curse rebounds because the Elder Wand belongs to Harry. Nineteen years later, Harry and Ginny, and Ron and Hermione, see their children off to Hogwarts. HBO's series will retell the story.
Post-credits scenes
No. There is no post-credits scene.
Where to watch Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 is streaming on Peacock, YouTube TV, and HBO Max in the US. You can rent or buy it on Amazon, Apple TV, and Google Play.
Ratings
IMDb 8.1/10, Rotten Tomatoes 96%
Where it fits
- Release order: after Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1, before Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.
- Chronological order: after Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1, the last.
What to watch before Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2
In release order, 7 Wizarding World essentials come before Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (2011), from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001) to Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 (2010).
Cast
- Daniel Radcliffe as Harry Potter
- Emma Watson as Hermione Granger
- Rupert Grint as Ron Weasley
- Ralph Fiennes as Lord Voldemort
- Alan Rickman as Severus Snape
- Michael Gambon as Albus Dumbledore
- Warwick Davis as Griphook / Filius Flitwick
- Helena Bonham Carter as Bellatrix Lestrange
- Ciarán Hinds as Aberforth Dumbledore
- Matthew Lewis as Neville Longbottom
- John Hurt as Ollivander
- Evanna Lynch as Luna Lovegood
Directed by David Yates.