Newt Scamander's wizarding-world prequels in release order
This guide lists every main Fantastic Beasts film in release order — the sequence audiences originally experienced them. Release order is the best marathon for first-time viewers because character introductions, callbacks, and story twists land naturally. 3 films are included below with posters, ratings, and direct links.
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (2016) kicks off this Fantastic Beasts guide in release order and sets the tone for the rest of the run. Open it on MovieLinks to see where it streams, how fans rate it, and what to queue next in order.
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Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald (2018) sits mid-saga in release order and carries forward story beats established earlier in Fantastic Beasts. Use MovieLinks to compare ratings, check streaming options, and jump straight to the title.
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As the final entry here, Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore (2022) pays off threads built across the earlier Fantastic Beasts films. Track it on MovieLinks for current streaming links, TMDB scores, and related picks in the same universe.
OpenRelease order is the standard recommendation for first-time viewers. It matches how the movie were originally released and keeps the story easy to follow.
This guide includes 3 movies in the recommended watch order. Streaming availability may vary by region.
Yes. Chronological order follows in-universe events rather than premiere dates. Release order is easier for first-time viewers; chronological order works better on a rewatch.
Streaming availability changes by country and platform. Check MovieLinks for current options, trailers, and related titles in the Fantastic Beasts universe.
