Release Date: 11/16/18

Here's the newly released trailer:

Looks good.

Good to see Hogwarts again

It's a bit weird that they're still using the HP theme, no?

It'd be like if they used the Fellowship theme in the Hobbit trilogy.

Brian Earl Spilner said:

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It's a bit weird that they're still using the HP theme, no?

It'd be like if they used the Fellowship theme in the Hobbit trilogy.

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I didn't hear the HP theme.

It plays over the logo at the end. Albeit a brassier version of it, not the way John Williams did it.

A young dumbledore seems like it would be very difficult to write for considering his character is entirely composed of aged wisdom.

I still think they should make dark Tom Riddle movies instead of this stuff.

I've tried to watch Fantastic Beasts on multiple occasions on HBO. Even recorded it a couple of times for something to watch during work outs. Honestly, I have never been able to get through it in it's entirety.

This doesn't look any better.

I enjoyed it but it wasn't anything particularly memorable. The trailer disappoints me a little in that it seems like there will be limited Dumbledore(possibly not that much grindewald?) and mostly just Newt.

There will probably be huge backlash among hardcore fans when their isn't obvious details about Dumbledore and Grindelwald being gay for each other lol

I think dumbledore had a crush on grindlewald but I don't think it was reciprocal.

Interesting comment on the lack of child like wonder. I think they had the muggle perspective in FB to bring that in, but you're right it's a different dynamic. For me, the character of Newt just didn't land; thought it may have been redmayne's performance. The other characters in FB were more interesting.

The theme sounds like Harry Potter crossed with Avengers/Marvel

Also at the end the deathly hallows flash before the title, and in the title of the movie the "I" in Crimes is the elder wand, the "O" in of is the resurrection ring and the "A" in Grindelwald is the cloak. Cool little details.

FightinTexasAg15 said:

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The theme sounds like Harry Potter crossed with Avengers/Marvel

Also at the end the deathly hallows flash before the title, and in the title of the movie the "I" in Crimes is the elder wand, the "O" in of is the resurrection ring and the "A" in Grindelwald is the cloak. Cool little details.

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New trailer

Wow, there was a lot going on in that trailer. I'm pumped for this movie.

Loved them showing Grindelwald when Dumbledore looked into the Mirror of Erised. All the people that don't know that Dumbledore had feelings for Grindelwald are going to be pissed, but it really sets up why Dumbledore allowed Grindelwald to get as far as he did.

Did they show that Nagini is an Animagus? Or is she supposed to be something completely new? Is this even the same Nagini as Voldemort's snake?

I'm excited to see magical Paris. I really hope we get to see some of Beauxbatons.

3rdGen2015 said:

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Did they show that Nagini is an Animagus? Or is she supposed to be something completely new? Is this even the same Nagini as Voldemort's snake?

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J.K. Rowling revealed on twitter that she is something called a 'Maledictus', which is a female witch that has cursed blood and causes them to transform (involuntarily) into a beast, until eventually they can't change back

Got back from seeing it tonight and wow. I was not into it when I heard the first one was coming out, but that movie has slowly grown on me over time. This movie builds a lot upon that one and has a very Goblet of Fire feel to it. Some of the spoilers had already come out, but the climax of the movie was great and a real shock. This series is getting better and better!

Saw it last night....really good.

I was not all that excited about it, because the last one was too much about strange beasts/animals to me and not as much about characters.

Great twist at the end. Looking forward to more.

Hmmm I was going to see it because it is Harry Potter but now y'all have me somewhat excited. The first one was entertaining but was just okay and I am hoping for a more interesting story this time.

SeattleAgJr said:

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NOT ENOUGH GAY DUMBLEDORE IN THIS!!!!!!!!

But seriously, after watching this trailer, this series really is missing out on having a kid's perspective to the movies.

At least with the kids there was a sense of wonder and awe. With just adults in these two movies, it is just typical fantasy crap. No surprise, no wonder. Just everyday events.

They tried to give Newt some childlike wonder to his character, but it comes off too... contrived... for someone with his background.

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Yup, these are way better. No more campy scenes with annoying children and goofy teachers.

This series is actually not crap since Fantastic Beasts came around.

Was looking forward to this but critic and audience review are not looking great

Really good. Would watch again.

Just watched it.
Pretty good but...(spoilers)









Who the hell is this new Dumbledore kid? The reveal at the end was a head scratching twist as there hasn't been any mention in HP canon about this character.

Saw it tonight. It's entertaining, but it's one of those movies that the more you think about it the less it makes sense. Especially if you know the story they're trying to get at.

It's a fun movie, but the plot is a mess.

After reading an article about it I'm pretty sure it is just Grindewald manipulating him into hunting Dumbledore for him. It is an interesting twist that puts fandom in a tizzy but it really doesn't make sense that he would have some long lost brother.

The storyline was a little all over the place but I still liked it. The opening was pretty cool and The Nagini/****es/Flamel eggs are interesting. I really hope they don't **** the bed on the dumbledore grindewald showdown, could be amazing.

So this was in 1927, but the duel between Grindelwald and Dumbledore does not occur until 1945. That is a long time to stretch this out.

I like Newt and Tina's interaction. I think since this is part 2 of a 5 part series there will be more plot lines that are not sewn up as they were in the books.

I enjoyed it. My kids loved it

I didn't really enjoy it. Not much else to say.

I had really low expectations. In part because I really disliked the first one. In part because the reviews were so bad.

But I came away pleasantly surprised.

I do think it's biggest weakness was a really messy script. And apparently that's because they gave Rowling pretty much complete control and she has little to know experience as a screenwriter.

As a 500 page book, this probably would have been incredibly good. As a movie.... It was decent. At least better than the first one.