Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (film)
Fourth Harry Potter film; Triwizard Tournament begins.
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, a 2005 fantasy film, was directed by Mike Newell and written by Steve Kloves. It adapts J. K. Rowling's 2000 novel of the same name and serves as the follow-up to 2004's *Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban*, marking the fourth movie in the series. The story centers on Harry's fourth year at Hogwarts, where the magical Goblet of Fire selects him to take part in the Triwizard Tournament. The cast includes Daniel Radcliffe as Harry, with Rupert Grint and Emma Watson playing his best friends Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger.
Filming started in early 2004, and the movie premiered globally on 18 November 2005. Within five days of its release, it had earned over $102 million at the North American box office, making it the third-best opening weekend for a Harry Potter film at the time, behind only *Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1* and *Part 2*. During its initial run, *Goblet of Fire* grossed $895 million worldwide, becoming the highest-earning film of 2005 and currently ranking as the sixth highest-grossing entry in the series.
The film received an Academy Award nomination for Best Art Direction and won the BAFTA Award for Best Production Design. It was the second Harry Potter movie released in IMAX. Critics gave it positive reviews. The next installment, *Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix*, came out in 2007.
- release_date
- 18 November 2005
- director
- Mike Newell
- screenplay_by
- Steve Kloves
- based_on
- 2000 novel by J. K. Rowling
- box_office
- $895 million worldwide
- academy_award_nomination
- Best Art Direction
- bafta_award_win
- Best Production Design
Lore & Background
Principal photography began in early 2004, and the film premiered worldwide on 18 November 2005. Five days following release, it had earned over US$102 million at the North American box office, the third-highest first-weekend tally for a Harry Potter film behind Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1 and Part 2. Goblet of Fire grossed $895 million worldwide in its initial release, becoming the highest-grossing film of 2005 and is the sixth highest-grossing film in the series. The film was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Art Direction and won the BAFTA Award for Best Production Design. Goblet of Fire was the second film in the series to be released in IMAX.
Reader's Guide
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire is significant as the fourth instalment in the Harry Potter film series, marking a tonal shift toward darker themes. It introduced the Triwizard Tournament and the return of Lord Voldemort, setting up the conflict for subsequent films. The film was a commercial success, becoming the highest-grossing film of 2005, and received positive reviews. Its legacy includes being the second Harry Potter film released in IMAX and earning an Academy Award nomination for Best Art Direction, as well as winning a BAFTA for Best Production Design. The film also featured the first on-screen appearance of Voldemort, played by Ralph Fiennes, and explored the character's evil nature. It was followed by Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix in 2007.
Did You Know?
- Ralph Fiennes was initially not interested in playing Voldemort until his sister Martha convinced him to take the role.
- The film was the second in the series to be released in IMAX.
- It grossed $895 million worldwide, becoming the highest-grossing film of 2005.
- The film won the BAFTA Award for Best Production Design.
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