Movie collection
Fantastic Beasts Movies in Order
Watch the three released films in order, beginning with Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.
The watch order
Where should you start?
Watch the three released films in order, beginning with Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. They take place before Harry Potter’s school years but form their own story. You do not need to insert them between the eight Harry Potter films on a first watch.
Our take on the collection
Moviebase editorial
The opening film’s creature encounters give way to a broader political and family conflict in the sequels. That shift can be rewarding if you want more Wizarding World history, but less satisfying if Newt’s smaller adventures were the main attraction. The released films do not provide every resolution once envisioned for the wider story.
Planning your watchlist
Keep this as a separate prequel watchlist. Announced plans are not completed films, and the Harry Potter movies remain a distinct main series.
Sources
Film titles, release dates, runtimes, audience ratings and artwork come from TMDB. Viewing advice is Moviebase editorial opinion. Collection references: TMDB 435259. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.
