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The Fantastic Beasts film series follows magizoologist Newt Scamander and the powerful wizard Albus Dumbledore as they navigate a dangerous magical world. The entries connect directly through serialized plots involving escaping creatures, the dark wizard Gellert Grindelwald, and escalating conflicts that threaten the entire wizarding world. Because the narrative builds directly upon the events of the previous film, watching these movies in chronological release order is essential for following the overarching plot and character developments accurately.
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
Movie, 2016
Starts the franchise in 1926 as Newt Scamander arrives in America with a briefcase of dangerous creatures that inadvertently escape, introducing the magical authorities.
Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald
Movie, 2018
Continues the story as Gellert Grindelwald escapes imprisonment to gather followers, prompting Albus Dumbledore to seek a way to stop his former friend.
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Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore
Movie, 2022
Follows Albus Dumbledore as he entrusts Newt Scamander to lead a team against Gellert Grindelwald's efforts to seize control of the wizarding world.
| # | Title | Type | Year | Rating | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them | Movie | 2016 | ★ 7.3 | Not yet |
| 2 | Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald | Movie | 2018 | ★ 6.8 | Not yet |
| 3 | Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore | Movie | 2022 | ★ 6.6 | Not yet |
Average audience ratings, in watch order.
Start with the first film released in 2016, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, which introduces Newt Scamander and his magical briefcase.
Yes, release order is required because each film directly continues the serialized conflicts and character arcs established in the previous entry.
None of the entries can be skipped, as each movie builds directly on the overarching plot involving Gellert Grindelwald and Albus Dumbledore.
Watch in this order: 1. Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, 2. Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald, 3. Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore.
This guide lists 3 entries, released between 2016 and 2022.
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them has the highest average rating in this guide, at 7.3 out of 10.