MovieFantastic Beasts (1926–1930s)

Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald

16 Nov 2018 · 2h 14m

Grindelwald escapes custody and begins gathering followers in Paris, and a young Albus Dumbledore, unable to move against him himself, sends Newt to intervene.

Assumes close knowledge of the Harry Potter films' backstory; the most confusing entry for newcomers.

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Where Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald fits

UniverseWizarding World

SectionFantastic Beasts (1926–1930s)

Release order#10 of 12, after Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them

Chronological order#2, after Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them and before Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore

Timeline noteSet in 1927, a few months after the first film.

Where to watch (UK)Varies by region

Watch time2h 14m

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Around it in release order

7Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 12010
8Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 22011
9Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them2016
10Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald2018
11Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore2022
12Harry Potter (Season 1): Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone2026