Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
“Explore a new era of J.K. Rowling's Wizarding World.”
Synopsis
In 1926, Newt Scamander arrives at the Magical Congress of the United States of America with a magically expanded briefcase, which houses a number of dangerous creatures and their habitats. When the creatures escape from the briefcase, it sends the American wizarding authorities after Newt, and threatens to strain even further the state of magical and non-magical relations.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Final TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-09-28
Top Cast
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Eddie Redmayne
Newt
Katherine Waterston
Porpentina 'Tina' Goldstein
Dan Fogler
Jacob Kowalski
Alison Sudol
Queenie
Colin Farrell
Graves
Jon Voight
Shaw Senior
Ron Perlman
Gnarlak
Ezra Miller
Credence Barebone
Samantha Morton
Mary Lou Barebone
Carmen Ejogo
Seraphina Picquery
Josh Cowdery
Henry Shaw Jnr / Senator Shaw
Johnny Depp
Grindelwald
Ronan Raftery
Langdon Shaw
Faith Wood-Blagrove
Modesty Barebone
Jenn Murray
Chastity Barebone
Gemma Chan
Madame Ya Zou
Peter Breitmayer
Gilbert Bingley
Zoë Kravitz
Lestrange
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 109 DaysToronto
Festival / Special Debut
November 18, 2016
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 7, 2017
VOD & Digital Platforms
March 28, 2017
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$180M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$809.3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
4.5x
+$629.3M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Yates
- Screenplay & Story
- J.K. Rowling
- Original Score
- James Newton Howard
- Original Title
- Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 13m
- Production Budget
- $180M
- Worldwide Gross
- $809.3M
- Production Studios
- Heyday Films, Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Yates
J.K. Rowling
James Newton Howard
Philippe Rousselot
Mark Day
David Heyman, Tim Lewis, Neil Blair, J.K. Rowling, Lionel Wigram
Department Leadership Roster
David Yates
Director
Ferran Domenech
Visual Effects Supervisor
James Newton Howard
Original Music Composer
Mark Day
Editor
Philippe Rousselot
Director of Photography
David Heyman
Producer
Stuart Craig
Production Design
Colleen Atwood
Costume Design
J.K. Rowling
Producer
Lionel Wigram
Producer
Steve Kloves
Producer
Eunice Huthart
Stunt Coordinator
Ami Verge
Stunt Coordinator
Christian Manz
Visual Effects Supervisor
Tim Burke
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parental Guidance for children below the age of 12.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them about?
In 1926, Newt Scamander arrives at the Magical Congress of the United States of America with a magically expanded briefcase, which houses a number of dangerous creatures and their habitats. When the creatures escape from the briefcase, it sends the American wizarding authorities after Newt, and threatens to strain even further the state of magical and non-magical relations.
Who directed Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them?
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them was directed by David Yates.
Who stars in Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them?
The principal cast of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them includes Eddie Redmayne, Katherine Waterston, Dan Fogler, Alison Sudol, Colin Farrell.
When was Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them released and how long is it?
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 2h 13m.
What was the box office and production budget of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them?
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them had a reported production budget of $180M and grossed $809.3M at the worldwide box office (4.5 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them was composed by James Newton Howard.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them?
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); IN: UA (Parental Guidance for children below the age of 12.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).