The first Harry Potter film, "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone", was released, becoming a major box office success and launching a successful film franchise.

Eight Harry Potter films were released between 2001 and 2011, adapted from the seven books. The films were hugely successful, grossing billions of dollars worldwide and further popularizing the Harry Potter universe.

"Harry Potter and the Cursed Child", a stage play written by Jack Thorne based on a story by Thorne, Rowling, and John Tiffany, premiered in London's West End. It continues the story of Harry Potter and his son Albus.

"Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them", a film based on Rowling's book of the same name, was released. It marked the start of a prequel film series set in the same magical world.