As the final segment in the Harry Potter franchise, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 went out with several bangs. With that in mind, it is no surprise the film captured our hearts as well as our wallets. Banking over a billion dollars worldwide, the film stayed in theaters for several months, which may account for its late home release date. Warner Home Video won’t bring Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 into homes until November 11th.

In case there were any concerns, there will be a 3D release of The Deathly Hallows: Part 2, as well as standard Blu-Ray, DVD, and download releases. I suppose since the film had a 3D theatrical release, a 3D home release is pertinent; however, it will look pretty strange alongside the other seven, non-3D releases. To each his own, I guess.

Another reason that could account for the late home release is the large amount of extras. All copies will come with lengthy featurettes, including “When Harry Left Hogwarts,” a mini-documentary giving unprecedented access to many of the creative processes used in the franchise films. A full list of bonus features is included below.

Blu-Ray Bonus Features

• Maximum Movie Mode hosted by Matthew Long
• A Conversation with JK Rowling and Daniel Radcliffe
• The Goblins of Gringotts with Warwick Davis
• The Women of Harry Potter
• When Harry Left Hogwarts, an insider look with filmmaker Morgan Matthews
• WB Studio Tour London
• The Making of Harry Potter
• Deleted Scenes

For PS3® Users:

Game demo of “LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7 for PS3WHV / Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2

DVD Extras

• The Goblins of Gringotts with Warwick Davis
• The Women of Harry Potter
• When Harry Left Hogwarts, an insider look with filmmaker Morgan Matthews
• WB Studio Tour London
• The Making of Harry Potter
• Deleted Scenes

Special editions will be available at Wal-Mart and Best Buy. The Wal-Mart edition will even include horcruxes! Also, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 will coincide with a full series set. Harry Potter: The Complete Eight Film Collection will come without bonus discs for special features and will hit stores on the same day as The Deathly Hallows: Part 2. If you are missing any of the Harry Potter films, do buy copies around this time. Warner Bros. is planning on pulling a Disney and vaulting the eight Harry Potter films on December 29th.

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