Magical adventure movie Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix has been crowned the most successful movie at the UK and Ireland box office for 2007.Order of the Phoenix is the fifth book in the series by author JK Rowling and grossed over £49 million on release.Like the books the films have become a successful franchise making Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint, who all returned for the fifth film, household names and launching their acting careers.The third instalment of Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End came in second grossing £42 million here in the UK.In third place was Dreamworks' animation Shrek the Third which made just over £38 million.It really has been the year of the blockbuster with The Simpsons Movie, Spider Man 3, The Bourne Ultimatum and Transformers all making the top ten list.I Am Legend, Will Smith's sci/fi horror movie, is currently number one at the box office taking more that £6.5 million since it's boxing day release.Top Ten Films of 2007

1. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix - £49,420,484

2. Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End - £42,237,960

3. Shrek the Third - £38,620,659

4. The Simpsons Movie - £38, 544, 114

5. Spiderman 3 - £33, 547, 946

6. Ratatouille - £24, 716, 887

7. The Bourne Ultimatum - £23, 703, 150

8. Transformers - £22, 863, 864

9. Mr Bean's Holiday - £22, 142, 332

10. Hot Fuzz - £21, 005, 064

Source: Screen International

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