Due to the coronavirus crisis, which has resulted in the postponement of the release of many summer blockbusters, several classics have been brought out. Among them, the first part of Harry Potter, which is at the top of the world box office, thanks to its very good results in China. 

19 years later, the adventures of the young wizard continue to draw crowds. Released in theaters in 2001, the first episode of the famous Harry Potter saga, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone , once again sits at the top of the global box office. The first installment of the franchise was released this weekend in China, in 4K and 3D versions, and the film topped the admissions.

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This success is explained in particular by the repercussions of the coronavirus crisis on the film industry. The summer blockbuster releases being delayed, professionals do not take any risks and bring out the classics. A few weeks ago, it was Star Wars and Jurassic Park which reigned supreme at the American box office.

Almost a billion dollars in revenue

And this weekend, Harry and his friends grossed a further $ 13 million at Warner Studio. As a result, the film's total revenue is now close to a billion dollars.