What title was used for the first Harry Potter film in the United States?

The first Harry Potter film was titled Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone in the United States.

The same film was released as Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone in the United Kingdom and several other countries. The change reflected concerns that some American readers might not understand “philosopher” as referring to the legendary alchemical stone.

The film, directed by Chris Columbus, premiered in London on 4 November 2001 and opened widely in the United States on 16 November 2001. Daniel Radcliffe played Harry Potter, with Rupert Grint as Ron Weasley and Emma Watson as Hermione Granger.

The title difference is often confused with a different story or a separate movie. It is the same adaptation of J.K. Rowling's first novel, with the localized title appearing in the American edition of the book and in the film's US marketing.