Film · 2002 · PG · 2h 41m · Adventure, Fantasy
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
Chris Columbus
Something evil has returned to Hogwarts!
Seen · Sep 3, 2025
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.
Reception
- Critics
- 82%
- Audience
- 80%
Critics thought this follow-up had more menace and energy than the first film and built out the wizarding world, though it suited younger viewers best. It was praised as a faithful adaptation. Reservations centered on cautious direction, uneven pacing and a long runtime.
Sources: Rotten Tomatoes
Box office
- Budget
- $100M
- Domestic
- $263M
- Worldwide
- $884M
Source: Box Office Mojo, as of Sep 30
Cast
Crew
Sep 3, 2025Rewatch
Soft pass
