MANILA, Philippines — The third “Fantastic Beasts” film will hit theaters on November 12, 2021.
The news was announced on Monday by the President of Worldwide Theatrical Distribution and Home Entertainment Ron Sanders in a statement.
“J.K. Rowling created an awe-inspiring universe that has captivated people of all ages, taking us on an extraordinary magical journey,” Sanders said.
“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,” he added.
The first film “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” and its sequel “Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald” were released in 2016 and 2018, respectively.
Chairman of Warner Bros. Pictures Group Toby Emmerich said the November 2021 release “will give the filmmakers time and space to allow their artistry to truly flourish and deliver the best possible film to our fans.”
“Fantastic Beasts,” prequel to the Harry Potter series, follows the journey of wizard and “magizoologist” Newt Scamander portrayed by Eddie Redmayne. /muf
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