Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
“Something evil has returned to Hogwarts!”
Synopsis
Cars fly, trees fight back, and a mysterious house-elf comes to warn Harry Potter at the start of his second year at Hogwarts. Adventure and danger await when bloody writing on a wall announces: The Chamber Of Secrets Has Been Opened. To save Hogwarts will require all of Harry, Ron and Hermione's magical abilities and courage.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
London
Festival / Special Debut
February 14, 2025
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 7, 2012
VOD & Digital Platforms
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$100M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$876.7M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
8.77x
+$776.7M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chris Columbus
- Screenplay & Story
- Steve Kloves
- Original Score
- John Williams
- Original Title
- Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 41m
- Production Budget
- $100M
- Worldwide Gross
- $876.7M
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures, Heyday Films, 1492 Pictures, MIRACLE Productions
Top Cast
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Daniel Radcliffe
Harry Potter
Rupert Grint
Ron Weasley
Emma Watson
Hermione Granger
Kenneth Branagh
Gilderoy Lockhart
Toby Jones
Dobby (voice)
Robbie Coltrane
Rubeus Hagrid
Richard Harris
Albus Dumbledore
Alan Rickman
Severus Snape
Tom Felton
Draco Malfoy
Jason Isaacs
Lucius Malfoy
Shirley Henderson
Moaning Myrtle
Richard Griffiths
Vernon Dursley
Julie Walters
Molly Weasley
Bonnie Wright
Ginny Weasley
Fiona Shaw
Petunia Dursley
Maggie Smith
Minerva McGonagall
Warwick Davis
Filius Flitwick
David Bradley
Argus Filch
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chris Columbus
Steve Kloves, J.K. Rowling
John Williams
Roger Pratt
Peter Honess
David Heyman, David Barron, Michael Barnathan, Chris Columbus, Mark Radcliffe
Department Leadership Roster
Lindy Hemming
Costume Design
Chris Columbus
Director
Peter Honess
Editor
David Heyman
Producer
John Williams
Original Music Composer
Stuart Craig
Production Design
Steve Kloves
Screenplay
Greg Powell
Stunt Coordinator
Roger Pratt
Director of Photography
Jim Mitchell
Visual Effects Supervisor
Nick Davis
Visual Effects Supervisor
Tim Burke
Visual Effects Supervisor
Tom Wood
Visual Effects Supervisor
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-04-10
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets about?
Cars fly, trees fight back, and a mysterious house-elf comes to warn Harry Potter at the start of his second year at Hogwarts. Adventure and danger await when bloody writing on a wall announces: The Chamber Of Secrets Has Been Opened. To save Hogwarts will require all of Harry, Ron and Hermione's magical abilities and courage.
Who directed Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets?
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets was directed by Chris Columbus.
Who stars in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets?
The principal cast of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets includes Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Kenneth Branagh, Toby Jones.
When was Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets released and how long is it?
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 2h 41m.
What was the box office and production budget of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets?
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets had a reported production budget of $100M and grossed $876.7M at the worldwide box office (8.77 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets was composed by John Williams.
Is Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets based on a book or true story?
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "J.K. Rowling".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets?
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets holds official age classifications: AU: PG; CA: PG; DE: 6; FR: TP; GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).