The Harry Potter series release unfolded across more than a decade, with Bloomsbury and Scholastic progressively publishing seven novels between 1997 and 2007, followed by Warner Bros.' film adaptations from 2001 to 2011. This timeline traces when each book first appeared in print, how initial publication years varied by territory, and how the cinematic release schedule aligned with and extended the reach of J.K. Rowling's world. Below you will find a concise reference table and a year-by-year breakdown of notable milestones.
