2007

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix' (2007) was another blockbuster, with many critics lauding another blockbusteras the best offering of the series so far, with Variety hailing that for Rickman's latest performance as Severus, Rickman had really 'outdone himself.'

On June 21, 2003

On June 21, 2003, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix hit the shelves of bookstores worldwide, introducing the rabid fanbase to a darker, angrier Harry Potter.

in 2003

This photo was snapped at Barnes and Noble in 2003 at the release of the fifth book in the series, Harry Potter and The Order of the Phoenix.

for release on Saturday, June 21, 2003

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, by J.K. Rowling, the fifth novel in the popular series has been scheduled for release on Saturday, June 21, 2003, Saturdaywas announced by Scholastic and Bloomsbury publishers.

the United Kingdom with midnight release parties being held around the world

June 21, 2003 – Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix is released in the United States and the United Kingdom, with midnight release parties being held around the world.