MUMBAI: With a few months left for the release of the last film in the Harry Potter series, the first instalment Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 1 has earned a $657.24 million and above for Warner Bros Pictures. The announcement was made by Warner Bros. Pictures president of International distribution Veronika Kwan-Rubinek.

The earning has soared past previous record-holder, 2001‘s Harry Potter and the Philosopher‘s Stone that grossed $657 million.

With the success of its first six of seven titles, the Harry Potter series has already achieved the distinction of being the top-grossing film franchise of all time, with a combined worldwide gross of $6.37 billion.

This benchmark for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 1 that has earned $951.8 million worldwide should ensure its place in film history for years to come.

Part two of Harry Potter and the Deathly opens globally on 15 July this year.