'Fantastic Beasts 3' Lands 2021 Release Date

Get your wands out and ready because the release date for Fantastic Beasts 3 has been announced. Potterheads can rest easy now that the new date has been released, but the wait is not over yet, as there's a little over two years between us and the third chapter in the Harry Potter series. The film, which doesn't have an official name yet, will apparate into theaters on Nov. 12, 2021.

According to Deadline, the news was brought forth by Ron Sanders, President of Worldwide Theatrical Distribution and Home Entertainment. Production for the new movie in the Harry Potter prequel series is set to start in the spring of 2020.

“J.K. Rowling created an awe-inspiring universe that has captivated people of all ages, taking us on an extraordinary magical journey,” said Sanders. “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.”

“We are incredibly excited about and have confidence in the Fantastic Beasts series,” said Toby Emmerich, Chairman of Warner Bros. Pictures Group. “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.”

The series follows Newt Scamander, who studies magical creatures as he travels around the world in the early 20th century.