Will there be another movie after secrets of Dumbledore?

The Harry Potter franchise has been entertaining audiences for decades, including books, movies, theme park attractions, and even a Broadway play. The story expanded on the big screen thanks to the Fantastic Beasts movies, but the final two installments in the franchise are far from guaranteed. And with Fantastic Beasts 3 underperforming at the box office, when will Warner Bros. decide on the property’s future?

While the Fantastic Beasts franchise started off strong with the original 2016 original movie, the sequels have failed to meet those expectations– both critically and financially. The latest installment is The Secrets of Dumbledore, which has the least profitable opening weekend yet. But according to a report by The Wrap, it’ll be weeks or even months before Warner Bros. decides whether to continue the story in the Wizarding World.

This update might come as a relief to some Harry Potter fans out there. Because while we’re all curious to see if David Yates’ final two installments in the Fantastic Beasts story actually come to fruition, at least Warner Bros. is seemingly taking time to carefully consider its options. Fantastic Beasts 3 felt like a precursor to a larger conflict with Mads Mikkelsen’s Grindelwald, but it’s unclear if we’ll ever get to see the Wizarding War come to a conclusion.

If Warner Bros. ultimately decides not to bring Fantastic Beasts 4 to theaters, some fans are hoping that the property might have a second chance at life on HBO Max. Warner Bros. has been putting a ton of focus on original content for the streaming service, so perhaps this could be a way for the five-movie franchise to reach a conclusion. Only time will tell– especially with Warner Bros. reportedly weighing their options.

In the same report by The Wrap, it was also made clear that the Wizarding World isn’t going anywhere, even if the studio abandons the Fantastic Beasts franchise after three movies. There will still be plans for the world of Harry Potter to live on the big screen, aside from the original eight-film franchise starring Daniel Radcliffe. Although exactly what those alternate plans are remains a mystery.

Of course, some fans are hoping to see a movie adaptation of the play(s) Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. Said stage production focuses on Harry and Draco’s kids, and features adult versions of characters like Hermione, Ron, and Ginny. But while there’s fan excitement, the cast has a variety of feelings about reprising their roles in such a matter.

Fantastic Beasts 3 did move the story forward in some major ways, specifically related to characters like Queenie and Credence. Still, there’s a larger Wizarding War brewing, one that fans are hoping to actually see play out in live-action– either on the big screen or streaming on HBO Max.

Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore is in theaters now. Be sure to check out the 2022 movie release list to plan your next movie experience.

The Wizarding World has been entertaining the public for decades, starting with J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter novels and growing into theme parks, stage plays, and (of course) two different movie franchises. This year saw the release of The Secrets of Dumbledore, which was meant to be the third in a five-part series. But is Fantastic Beasts 4 actually happening? Franchise lead Eddie Redmayne shares his thoughts.

Eddie Redmayne debuted as Newt Scamander in the first Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them movie, which was released back in 2016. He reprised that role in its two sequels, which have unfortunately had a decline in critical and box office success. There’s been no official confirmation of the fourth movie, leading fans to worry if the last two installments in J.K. Rowling’s spinoff series will ever see the light of day. Redmayne was recently asked by IndieWire if he’s hear anything about Fantastic Beasts 4, responding with:

I don’t. It’s more a question for J. K. Rowling and David Yates and Warners, but I don’t know, I’m afraid. I can’t add to that. I love playing Newt, he’s a sweet man.

Well, there you have it. It sounds like while Eddie Redmayne hasn’t heard any updates about Fantastic Beasts 4, he’s not convinced that the planned five-movie story will actually be completed. We’ll just have to wait to see if Warner Bros. gives word either way, and if we’ll get to follow the ongoing magical conflict with Grindelwald (who was played by both Johnny Depp and Mads Mikkelsen). 

Eddie Redmayne’s comments about the Fantastic Beasts franchise come as he’s promoting his new movie The Good Nurse, where he plays serial killer Charles Cullen. Eventually the conversation turned to the Wizarding World, and his tenure playing Newt Scamander. Unfortunately he’s got no clue if the fourth movie will actually be greenlit by Warner Bros. Fingers (and wands) crossed.

Back in April of 2022, it was reported that the fate of the fourth and fifth Fantastic Beasts movies would be dependent on the performance of David Yates’ threequel The Secrets of Dumbledore. Unfortunately that project was the lowest-grossing film in the Wizarding World so far, and received mixed reviews. So the question is: was the $405 million box office haul big enough to convince the studio to finish the prequel’s story?

Narratively, there are still a ton of questions surrounding the Fantastic Beasts movies that could seemingly go unanswered if the final movies aren’t produced. For instance, Nagini was noticeably missing from The Secrets of Dumbledore after debuting in the second movie. Tina was also noticeably missing from the threequel's action. Fans are also eager to learn more about Dumbledore and Grindelwald’s relationship, and see their conflict take center stage now that their blood pact is broken. 

Eddie Redmayne can be seen in The Good Nurse October 26th on Netflix. In the meantime, check out the 2022 movie release dates to plan your next movie experience. 

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