Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets is the second film in the Harry Potter series, directed by Chris Columbus. Daniel Radcliffe reprises his role as Harry Potter, who returns to Hogwarts for his second year. This time, a mysterious chamber has been opened, unleashing a deadly monster that petrifies the school's students. Harry, along with his friends Ron and Hermione, must uncover the secrets of the chamber and stop the monster before it claims more victims. With its darker tone and thrilling storyline, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets further solidified Radcliffe's portrayal of the iconic character.