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This article provides an (Updated) look at the film’s production, its hidden deleted scenes, the controversial "UPD" extended cuts available on home media, and why this specific entry deserves a second viewing in the modern era of streaming. The Shortest Movie vs. The Longest Book: A Herculean Task When Order of the Phoenix hit theaters in July 2007, fans were shocked by the runtime: a mere 138 minutes. To put that in perspective, the audiobook for Order of the Phoenix runs over 27 hours. Screenwriter Michael Goldenberg (replacing Steve Kloves for this entry only) had to slice through subplots like the Hogwarts centaurs, the mystery of the Department of Mysteries, and much of Hermione’s S.P.E.W. activism. movie harry potter and the order of the phoenix upd
Published: May 2, 2026 By: The Wizarding World Archives Did we miss a deleted scene