According to his April appearance on the Happy Sad Confused podcast with Josh Horowitz, the actor didn’t hesitate before naming “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2” as the standout entry in the franchise.
The ‘Harry Potter’ Film Daniel Radcliffe Still Ranks No. 1
During the conversation, Radcliffe was asked to rank all eight “Harry Potter” movies, a challenge that naturally led to one final question: which one sits at the top? Without much deliberation, he chose “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2,” the title that brought Harry’s journey to its emotional conclusion after years of battling Lord Voldemort.
Released in 2011, the production marked the end of the blockbuster series that transformed Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, and Emma Watson into international stars. Directed by David Yates, the eighth installment follows Harry, Ron, and Hermione as they race to destroy Voldemort’s remaining Horcruxes before the final battle at Hogwarts.
The picture was also the franchise’s biggest commercial success. It earned more than $1.3 billion worldwide, becoming the highest-grossing “Harry Potter” movie and one of the most successful releases of 2011. Critics praised it as a satisfying finale, with particular acclaim for its performances, visual effects, and large-scale action sequences.
For fans, “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2” delivered long-awaited moments, from the Battle of Hogwarts to Harry’s final confrontation with Voldemort. More than a decade after its release, it remains the closing chapter of the original film saga, making it a fitting choice as the installment Radcliffe considers the best of the series.