Muggles beware, “Harry Potter and The Deathly Hollows Part 1” is finally here. The much-awaited film premiered last night at the witching hour. According to reviews, this sequel novel turned movie is the grimmest of them all, and it’s in 3D.
In Part 1 the journey countinues as Harry, Hermione and Ron race to destroy the Hurcruxes of Voldemort’s soul.
The two-part form of the fantasy film, directed by David Yates, is the final installment of JK Rowling’s magical series.
According to the LA Times, the Warner Bros. film has sold out more than 3,900 midnight screenings Thursday night, with predictions of surpassing the midnight ticket sales record of $30 million set by “The Twilight Saga: Eclipse” in June, and gaining the No.1 spot at the box office.
The last three films have each grossed over $900 million worldwide.
Actors Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson will make their final appearance in “Harry Potter and The Deathly Hollows Part 2” that will be released July 15, 2011.