Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets (2002) -

Released in November 2002, is the second installment in the film franchise, directed by Chris Columbus. It serves as a bridge between the wonder of the first film and the darker, more mature themes that define the later series. Core Premise & Plot

The story follows Harry's second year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. The central conflict begins when a house-elf named warns Harry not to return to school, citing a "terrible plot". Despite the warning, Harry returns to find the school in chaos: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002)