Warner Bros. has confirmed that the third movie in the Fantastic Beasts franchise is on the move to 2021.
Via the Pottermore website the studio has confirmed the third film in the J.K. Rowling penned franchise is moving from November 2020 to November 12, 2021.
The principal cast of the first two movies is set to return for the third adventure which will again be directed by David Yates.
“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.”
Released in 2018, Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindlewald is directed by David Yates, with Rowling, David Heyman, Steve Kloves and Lionel Wigram producing. The film also stars Katherine Waterston as Tina, Alison Sudol as Queenie, Dan Fogler as Jacob, Ezra Miller as Credence, Zoë Kravitz as Leta Lestrange and Callum Turner as Theseus Scamander.
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