Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2009)

Overview

The sixth film in the Harry Potter series, based on the novel of the same name by J.K. Rowling. Harry returns to Hogwarts for his sixth year, where he finds an old potions textbook belonging to the mysterious "Half-Blood Prince." Dumbledore prepares Harry for the final battle with Voldemort by showing memories of the Dark Lord's past. Meanwhile, Draco Malfoy carries out a secret mission, and Death Eaters infiltrate the school. The film ends with the tragic death of Dumbledore at the hands of Severus Snape.

Franchise chronology

• Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001) – Harry learns he is a wizard and enters Hogwarts.
• Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002) – Harry faces a basilisk and Tom Riddle's diary.
• Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004) – Harry learns the truth about his godfather Sirius Black.
• Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005) – Harry participates in the Triwizard Tournament, Voldemort returns.
• Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007) – Harry forms Dumbledore's Army, the battle at the Ministry of Magic takes place.
• Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2009) – Dumbledore shows Harry Voldemort's past, Draco receives a mission, Snape kills Dumbledore.
• Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 (2010) – Harry, Ron, and Hermione set out to find Horcruxes.
• Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (2011) – The final battle for Hogwarts, Voldemort's defeat.