Film Adaptation
The film adaptation of the sixth book was originally scheduled to be released on 21 November 2008, but was changed to 15 July 2009. Directed by David Yates, the screenplay was adapted by Steve Kloves and produced by David Heyman and David Barron. The film grossed over $934 million worldwide, which made it the second-highest grossing film of 2009 worldwide and the fifteenth highest of all time. Additionally, Half-Blood Prince gained an Academy Award nomination for Best Cinematography.
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