Why 'Harry Potter and Sorcerer’s Stone' Has a Wildly Different Name in The UK

Harry (Daniel Radcliffe), Ron (Rupert Grint), and Hermione (Emma Watson) in a promo image for Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

With seven books, eight films, a spinoff film series, and an upcoming TV show, Harry Potter is undeniably one of the most recognizable franchises in the world, and the name is now synonymous with magic. While it has not held the films back, Harry Potter's first film has a rather confusing title — not because of the title itself, but because of its inconsistency.

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