Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets is a 2002 fantasy film directed by Chris Columbus and distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures, based on J. K. Rowling's 1998 novel of the same name. The film, which is the second instalment in the Harry Potter film series, was written by Steve Kloves, and produced by David Heyman The film stars Daniel Radcliffe as Harry Potter, with Rupert Grint and Emma Watson as his best friends Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger respectively. The story follows Harry's second year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, where the Heir of Salazar Slytherin opens the Chamber of Secrets, unleashing a monster that petrifies the school's students. The film is the sequel to Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone (2001). Principal photography began in November 2001, only three days after the release of the first film. The filming concluded in July 2002, and the film had a budget of $100 million. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets premiered in London on 3 November 2002, and was released theatrically in the United Kingdom and the United States on 15 November 2002. The film became a critical and commercial success, grossing $879 million worldwide and becoming the second-highest-grossing film of 2002, behind The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers. It was praised for its darker plot, sets and a story appropriate for a young audience. This film has the longest runtime in the series. It was nominated for many awards, including the BAFTA Award for Best Production Design, Best Sound, and Best Special Visual Effects. It was followed by Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004).