Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows: Part 2 Is Third Most Successful Film Of All Time

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 has become the most successful film of 2011, with world wide box office receipts totalling $$1.146 billion (£704.8 million).

The final installment of the Potter series has also become the third most successful film of all time, behind James Cameron's Avatar ($2.782 billion) and Titanic ($1.843 billion).

Warner Bros president of international distribution Veronika Kwan-Rubinek issued a statement saying: "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 can truly be called a global phenomenon.

"The filmmakers and cast, who dedicated their talents to the success of these films for over a decade, share in this piece of cinema history. We congratulate and thank them all."

Warner Bros Pictures president of domestic distribution Dan Fellman called the film's success: "Another incredible milestone for the last chapter of this historic film series, and for the Harry Potter franchise as a whole.

"In a crowded and very competitive summer, it is a tribute to both the film and the people behind it that moviegoers are still turning out to enjoy it - whether for the first time or for a repeat viewing."

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 is currently on general release.