Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 is a 2011 fantasy film directed by David Yates and distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures. It is the first of two cinematic parts based on J. K. Rowling's 2007 novel of the same name and the seventh instalment in the Harry Potter film series. It was written by Steve Kloves and produced by David Heyman, David Barron, and Rowling and features an ensemble cast.
Part 2 was released in 2D, 3-D and IMAX cinemas worldwide from 13 to 15 July 2011, and is the only Harry Potter film to be released in 3-D. The film was a commercial success and one of the best-reviewed films of 2011, earning praise for the acting, Yates's direction, musical score, visual effects, cinematography, action sequences, and satisfying conclusion of the saga. At the box office, Part 2 claimed the worldwide opening weekend record, earning $483.2 million, as well as setting opening day and opening weekend records in various countries. Part 2 grossed over $1.3 billion worldwide and became the third-highest-grossing film, as well as the highest-grossing film of 2011. It is currently the highest-grossing film in the Harry Potter series, as well as in the Wizarding World franchise, and the ninth film to gross over $1 billion. It is also the highest-grossing film ever released by Warner Bros. The film won several awards and was nominated for many more, including three nominations at the 84th Academy Awards for Best Art Direction, Best Makeup and Best Visual Effects.
The Blu-ray and DVD sets were released on 17 April 2014 in the Spain and on 24 February 2015 in the United States. The film was also released in the Harry Potter: Complete 8-Film Collection box set on DVD and Blu-ray, which included all eight films and new special features. Part 1 and Part 2 were released as a combo pack on DVD and Blu-ray on 17 April 2014 in Spain.
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- Lucius Malfoy sounds similar to Ned Flanders from the European Spanish dub of The Simpsons, are voiced by the same actor (Carlos del Pino).
- Juan Carlos Gustems sounds similar to Drunkness.
- Eduardo Bosch sounds similar to Mordecai from the European Spanish dub of Regular Show, are voiced by the same actor (Eduardo Bosch).