Where to Watch: HBO Max, AppleTV+, and Amazon Prime Video (to rent) - Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore'

Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore is the first film in the Fantastic Beasts series that takes a true time jump. Released in 2022, it's the third installment in the series and sees Albus Dumbledore and other beloved characters from the Harry Potter universe return to the big screen.

The film largely focuses on Gellert Grindelwald (Johnny Depp), the villain revealed in the first movie, Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald. We also get a glimpse into young Albus Dumbledore's life, played by Jude Law, and are introduced to youthful Minderva McGonagall (Fiona Glascott).

Just a few months after the end of the first prequel, Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald takes us back to England and features even more tie-ins to the original Harry Potter movies. Fans of the franchise will be delighted by the nods to the beloved characters and storylines.

For those who are new to the series or looking for a place to start, here's a brief overview of the Fantastic Beasts films in chronological order:

1. Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore (2022)

2. Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald (2018)

3. Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (2016)

The first film, released in 2016, takes place in 1926 and focuses on Newt Scamander's journey through New York and the magical underpinnings of the United States.

For those who are eager to dive into the Harry Potter universe, but aren't sure where to start, it's worth noting that Hogwarts Legacy takes place before any of the mainline movies sometime around the 1890s. Despite taking place decades earlier, fans will recognize several last names from the books and movies, and Hogwarts Castle remains largely unchanged.

With its rich world-building and beloved characters, the Fantastic Beasts series is a must-watch for Harry Potter fans. You can stream or rent the films on HBO Max, AppleTV+, and Amazon Prime Video.

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