Warner Bros.’ two iconic film franchises , ‘Harry Potter’ and ‘The Lord of the Rings’ are returning to Indian theaters to commemorate the Hollywood studio’s 100th anniversary.

From Friday last, leading theater chains PVR-Inox and Miraj Cinemas began screening the Harry Potter films, based on author JK Rowling’s book series.

The franchise’s marathon run, which includes titles such as ‘The Philosopher’s Stone’, ‘The Chamber of Secrets’, ‘The Prisoner of Azkaban’, ‘The Goblet of Fire’, ‘The Order of the Phoenix’, ‘The Half-Blood Prince’, and ‘The Deathly Hallows – Part 1 & 2’, will continue until May 11.

The acclaimed trilogy ‘The Lord of the Rings’, adapted from JRR Tolkien’s fantasy epic, will be released in theaters from May 13 to 15, PTI reported from Mumbai.

The trilogy consists of ‘The Fellowship of the Ring’, ‘The Two Towers’, and ‘The Return of the King’.

“Over the past 100 years, Warner Bros. has released some of the most recognizable and beloved films, with iconic characters that have captivated audiences for generations. Some fans may have missed out on seeing these films in theaters, and others may wish to relive the experience.

“As part of our Centennial Celebrations, we plan to re-release some of our most cherished films and franchises in cinemas starting with the Harry Potter Series and the Lord of the Rings Trilogy with many more to come to serve our loyal fans,” Denzil Dias, VP & Managing Director India Theatrical at Warner Bros. Discovery, said in a statement.

Kamal Gianchandani, Chief Business Planning & Strategy, PVR INOX Ltd, said the company is thrilled to be a part of the 100 years celebration of Warner Bros.

“These iconic films have captured the hearts and imagination of fans around the world, and we are excited to offer them a chance to relive the magic at our cinemas across the country. We look forward to welcoming movie-goers of all ages to join us in this celebration of cinema and storytelling,” he added.