"Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix" is a 2007 fantasy film directed by David Yates. It is the fifth installment in the film adaptation of J.K. Rowling's "Harry Potter" series. The film follows "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire" and precedes "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince."
In "Order of the Phoenix," Harry Potter (played by Daniel Radcliffe) returns to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry for his fifth year. The wizarding world is in turmoil as the Ministry of Magic denies the return of Lord Voldemort and works to discredit Harry and Professor Dumbledore. Harry forms a secret student group, Dumbledore's Army, to prepare for the impending battle against dark forces. The film delves into themes of rebellion, loss, and the rise of Voldemort.
"Order of the Phoenix" is notable for introducing David Yates as the director of the series, a role he continued in the subsequent films. The film explores the complexities of the characters as they mature, and it received positive reviews for its darker and more emotional tone. Imelda Staunton joins the cast as Dolores Umbridge, a character who becomes a central figure in the story.
As with the other films in the series, "Order of the Phoenix" is praised for its fidelity to the source material and its contribution to the overarching narrative of the "Harry Potter" saga.