FANTASTIC BEASTS 3 Gets A New 2021 Release Date; Production Set To Begin Next Spring

FANTASTIC BEASTS 3 Gets A New 2021 Release Date; Production Set To Begin Next Spring

Warner Bros. has officially confirmed today that Fantastic Beasts 3 has been delayed a year. The movie will now begin production next Spring, in preparation for its new November 2021 release date...

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By RohanPatel - Apr 29, 2019 04:04 PM EST
Filed Under: Harry Potter
Source: Pottermore
Warner Bros. Pictures officially confirmed today that the third installment in their Fantastic Beasts franchise has been delayed a year and will now open in theaters November 12, 2021. 

Production is set to begin Spring 2020 with a cast that will presumably feature Eddie Redmayne (Newt Scamander), Jude Law (Albus Dumbledore), Johnny Depp (Gellert Grindelwald), Katherine Waterston (Tina Goldstein), Dan Fogler (Jacob Kowalski), Alison Sudol (Queenie Goldstein), Ezra Miller (Credence Barebone/Aurelius Dumbledore), Callum Turner (Theseus Scamander), Claudia Kim (Nagini), and William Nadylam (Yusuf Kama), amongst others. 

David Yates is expected to return to the director's chair with a script from The Wizarding World of Harry Potter mastermind J.K. Rowling.

"J.K. Rowling created an awe-inspiring universe that has captivated people of all ages, taking us on an extraordinary magical journey. 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." said Ron Sanders, President of Worldwide Theatrical Distribution and Home Entertainment, in a statement following the announcement. 

Toby Emmerich, Chairman of Warner Bros. Pictures Group, added, "We are incredibly excited about and have confidence in the ‘Fantastic Beasts’ series. 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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Jayman627
Jayman627 - 4/29/2019, 4:59 PM
Even though I thought some of the changes they made to the lore wasn't that great! I still enjoyed myself with Grindlewald and am looking forward to see what J.K. has in store for this story! So looking forward to this!
doomsday619
doomsday619 - 4/30/2019, 12:44 AM
@Jayman627 - Totally agree, a great series so far I'm glad they are carrying on with the wizarding world. I have read every book so many times with my children over the year's and love it each and every time.
L0RDbuckethead
L0RDbuckethead - 4/29/2019, 5:00 PM
It's a shame that this character (and franchise, really) has been shadowed by Depp's off-screen issues.

Here's to hoping they can round it out in the third installment. I wasn't too keen on the second one.
Jayman627
Jayman627 - 4/29/2019, 5:10 PM
@L0RDbuckethead - I agree, shame too because I thought Depp was actually the most enjoyable part about the film!
Ha1frican
Ha1frican - 4/29/2019, 5:13 PM
@L0RDbuckethead - what’s worse is it now seems that there’s a chance he actually was the victim of abuse at the hands of Amber Heard and not the other way around. It could still be mutual or that could be incorrect and I won’t assume either way until more info comes out but if it’s true his name got dragged through the mud for nothing that’s a real shame
Jayman627
Jayman627 - 4/29/2019, 5:40 PM
@Ha1frican - Honestly that whole situation is such a huge mess and the media has done more wrong than right in covering it! As fan of Depp, I think it wasn't fair to throw him under the bus so soon before hearing from both sides (innocent until proven guilty yenno) whoever turns out is true, or lying maybe both are I don't really know! I think something serious like this should've been more private instead of treated like a jerry springer episode!
L0RDbuckethead
L0RDbuckethead - 4/29/2019, 6:11 PM
@Ha1frican - Yeah, I've been keeping up with the story and it seems that these claims from Heard are not as truthful as that video makes them out to be. I don't know. Nor do I really care at this point. Like you said, I won't assume until the truth comes out (if it ever does).

They're honestly both super toxic and shouldn't be anywhere near a "romantic" relationship or whatever they wanna call it. They both need serious help, and I'm worried that Depp may not make it to 60, which would really suck because he is one of the highest-grossing actors in the last 30+ years.
DannRamm113
DannRamm113 - 4/29/2019, 5:08 PM
I was hoping for either a new writer (no offense to JK, but screen plays aren't your best work, I think you do story with someone else adapting would help) or new director (I really don't know why this franchise is sticking with Yates, sure he did Deathly Hallows Part 2, which is one of my favs of the franchise, but he's just becoming a bit boring here).

Huge potter head, so lets hope here will be great
Jayman627
Jayman627 - 4/29/2019, 5:12 PM
@DannRamm113 - I liked when the earlier Potter films had different directors kinda like the mission impossible films! It still feels like they're all part of the same franchise but keeps each instalment unique and fresh!
WakandanQueen
WakandanQueen - 4/29/2019, 5:13 PM
@DannRamm113 - I second that, also idk how I feel about this still being a 5-film series.
WakandanQueen
WakandanQueen - 4/29/2019, 5:11 PM
J.K's favorite song.

On a Sirius note (ha), they need that extra year. Crimes of Grindelwald was a total mess.
HopeVanDAUMNN
HopeVanDAUMNN - 4/29/2019, 5:16 PM
@WakandanQueen - JK: The truth is, all those years, the audience was gay.
thomashilfiger
thomashilfiger - 4/29/2019, 6:37 PM
@HopeVanDAUMNN - the audience just needs time to accept themselves, like, it took me years for me to realize i was gay and thats even without JKR's horrible scripts.
Ha1frican
Ha1frican - 4/29/2019, 5:11 PM
Can’t wait, I know many are lukewarm on the franchise but I liked the last 2 and really want to see more of Depp’s Grindelwald and Law’s Dumbledore
QuietStorm
QuietStorm - 4/29/2019, 5:20 PM
I really need to find time to watch these movies.
WarnerBrother
WarnerBrother - 4/29/2019, 5:24 PM
WB now has a chance to fast track The Flash or Black Adam and get it into theaters in November 2020
WakandanQueen
WakandanQueen - 4/29/2019, 5:27 PM
@WarnerBrother - They have Dune coming out that date. I doubt The Flash will come out in 2020. Not too sure Ezra Miller will be in it after all.
WarnerBrother
WarnerBrother - 4/29/2019, 5:32 PM
@WakandanQueen -

Thanks for the correction. Can't wait for Dune. Its possible WB could release The Flash )with or without Ezra Miller) in the spring of 2021.
Subtlespammer24
Subtlespammer24 - 4/29/2019, 5:28 PM
Say what you will about these films but Eddie Redmayne brings it.
StarlordsDad
StarlordsDad - 4/29/2019, 5:31 PM
I liked both films gave them solid Bs. I’m not a huge potter head I just enjoyed them. Not much else I can say
4thMaster
4thMaster - 4/29/2019, 5:32 PM
1) I've enjoyed my time with this movies, and part 2 was a big improvement in what I feel is Yates biggest problem with his HP movies: the shitty magic beams and magic balls for combat, plus there wasn't any teleporting spam fest at the end like in FB1. He finally brought in proper spells to the fights! Depp was damn great and I love how his lieutenant represents him in the same way that Lestrange represented Voldemort. She was unhinged, aggresive, racist, violent and cruel, while the french lady is cold, precise, poised, sees herself as superior and is cruel.

2) Telling new and interesting WW tales in trilogy arcs featuring different characters (with a few favorites returning, time-line permitting) would have been a better way to continue this franchise without ending in HP8. This 5 movie arc is way too darn long.


3) I've said it before and I'll say it again: I think the series is waaaayyy overdue a new director. Yates dark and modern approach to the Wizarding Worlds grew tiresome to me like 4 movies ago. I miss the colorful and outlandish outfits, the pointy hats and long robes, now even Dumbledore dresses in a simple and smart 3 piece gray suit.
MrCamw1
MrCamw1 - 4/29/2019, 5:56 PM
Off topic but RIP John Singleton.
thomashilfiger
thomashilfiger - 4/29/2019, 6:38 PM
not thank you, not next
Dotanuki
Dotanuki - 4/29/2019, 6:56 PM
This series has got to be an underperformer for WB. They don't have much in the queue to bring people into the theater. The DC adaptations are still unpredictable.
SwampThing
SwampThing - 4/29/2019, 6:58 PM
I liked the first movie but the second one was awful.
BlackIceJoe
BlackIceJoe - 4/29/2019, 7:02 PM
Hopefully this means someone else will get to be Barry Allen and just because Zack Snyder thinks he is a great Flash doesn't make it so. I also hope the next actor will be older and blonde too.
TheUnworthyThor
TheUnworthyThor - 4/29/2019, 7:21 PM
And now 2020 looks even worse when it comes to big budget movies. The smallest looking slate in years.

I’ve loved the two Fantastic Beasts movies, very much looking forward to the third. It’s on.
Alex35
Alex35 - 4/29/2019, 8:35 PM
Loved the first one, was bored out of my mind with the second one. Really hope the next one will pick up the pace.
clornelas
clornelas - 4/29/2019, 11:15 PM
I guess they're hoping the three years in between will let audiences forget how awful Crimes was. Maybe even revamp/retcon some poorly received creative decisions?
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