The Harry Potter franchise has cast its spell over generations ever since the first Harry Potter movie was released back in 2001. While the magical franchise has enchanted audiences of all ages, there are also plenty of positive benefits that have come with the release of the first Harry Potter movie. Let’s take a look.

Firstly, the Harry Potter movie series opened its arms to new forms of entertainment, introducing the world to the fantastical concept of the wizarding world. This provided an immediate source of escapism that could be experienced both in the cinema and at home via DVD and Blu-rays. From its inception, it provided a distraction from the worries of our mundane reality and offered a new outlet for exploration and imagination.

The evaluation of the characters and their heroic deeds, which featured throughout the series, sparked conversations between different age groups that may not have otherwise had the opportunity to meet and discuss aspects of the narrative together. It undeniably provided something in which children, teenagers and adults could all resonate on an equal level.

The series also inspired a number of young adults to read the novels and begin to explore the literary world, encouraging those to unfold further hidden dimensions of the stories. The beauty of Harry Potter was that it united so many different ages who were passionate about the series, from adults to children, and the hype it created among generations and genders was something to behold.

The franchise gave so many children and teenagers the opportunity to get creative and show their craftsmanship in making costumes and props, and entering into the world of cosplay. Michael Gambon, who played Albus Dumbledore, once said that he “found it mind blowing” when he first visited Universal Studios, seeing all the young children dressed up in full costume as their favourite characters.

The greatest legacy of 1988’s Harry Potter movie is the wonders it created and the memories it made, providing a beloved source of entrainment for people of all ages.