Third ‘Fantastic Beasts’ Movie to Open November 2021

The third film in the Harry Potter prequel franchise “Fantastic Beasts” is set to open on Nov. 12, 2021, Warner Bros. announced Monday.

Production on the new film starring Eddie Redmayne as the wizard Newt Scamander is expected to begin in spring 2020.

The previous film in the franchise, “Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald,” opened in Nov. 2018 and made $653 million worldwide.

“J.K. Rowling created an awe-inspiring universe that has captivated people of all ages, taking us on an extraordinary magical journey,” Ron Sanders, president of Worldwide Theatrical Distribution and Home Entertainment of Warner Bros. said in the announcement. “Warner Bros. is so proud to be the cinematic home of the Wizarding World and is excited about the future of the ‘Fantastic Beasts’ franchise.  We look forward to bringing the third chapter of the five-film series to audiences around the globe in November 2021.”

“We are incredibly excited about and have confidence in the ‘Fantastic Beasts’ series,” Toby Emmerich, chairman of Warner Bros. Pictures Group said in a statement. “We all believe this release date will give the filmmakers time and space to allow their artistry to truly flourish and deliver the best possible film to our fans.”

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