Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald
“Fate of one. Future of all.”
Synopsis
Gellert Grindelwald has escaped imprisonment and has begun gathering followers to his cause—elevating wizards above all non-magical beings. The only one capable of putting a stop to him is the wizard he once called his closest friend, Albus Dumbledore. However, Dumbledore will need to seek help from the wizard who had thwarted Grindelwald once before, his former student Newt Scamander, who agrees to help, unaware of the dangers that lie ahead. Lines are drawn as love and loyalty are tested, even among the truest friends and family, in an increasingly divided wizarding world.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Final TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-09-25
Top Cast
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Eddie Redmayne
Newt Scamander
Katherine Waterston
Tina Goldstein
Dan Fogler
Jacob Kowalski
Alison Sudol
Queenie Goldstein
Johnny Depp
Grindelwald
Jude Law
Albus Dumbledore
Ezra Miller
Credence Barebone
Zoë Kravitz
Leta Lestrange
Callum Turner
Theseus Scamander
Claudia Kim
Nagini
Carmen Ejogo
Seraphina Picquery
Jessica Williams
Eulalie Hicks
William Nadylam
Yusuf Kama
Ingvar E. Sigurðsson
Grimmson
Ólafur Darri Ólafsson
Skender
Kevin Guthrie
Abernathy
Brontis Jodorowsky
Nicolas Flamel
Derek Riddell
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Paris
Festival / Special Debut
November 16, 2018
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 12, 2019
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$200M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$654.9M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.27x
+$454.9M 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: The Crimes of Grindelwald
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 2h 14m
- Production Budget
- $200M
- Worldwide Gross
- $654.9M
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures, Heyday Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Yates
J.K. Rowling
James Newton Howard
Philippe Rousselot
Mark Day
J.K. Rowling, David Heyman, Lionel Wigram, Rick Senat, Steve Kloves
Department Leadership Roster
Marc Mailley
Stunt Coordinator
David Yates
Director
J.K. Rowling
Producer
David Heyman
Producer
Lionel Wigram
Producer
J.K. Rowling
Screenplay
Steve Kloves
Producer
Colleen Atwood
Costume Design
James Newton Howard
Original Music Composer
Philippe Rousselot
Director of Photography
Mark Day
Editor
Christian Manz
Visual Effects Supervisor
Stuart Craig
Production Design
Tim Burke
Visual Effects Supervisor
Nicolas Chevallier
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.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
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: The Crimes of Grindelwald
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald about?
Gellert Grindelwald has escaped imprisonment and has begun gathering followers to his cause—elevating wizards above all non-magical beings. The only one capable of putting a stop to him is the wizard he once called his closest friend, Albus Dumbledore. However, Dumbledore will need to seek help from the wizard who had thwarted Grindelwald once before, his former student Newt Scamander, who agrees to help, unaware of the dangers that lie ahead. Lines are drawn as love and loyalty are tested, even among the truest friends and family, in an increasingly divided wizarding world.
Who directed Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald?
Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald was directed by David Yates.
Who stars in Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald?
The principal cast of Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald includes Eddie Redmayne, Katherine Waterston, Dan Fogler, Alison Sudol, Johnny Depp.
When was Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald released and how long is it?
Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 2h 14m.
What was the box office and production budget of Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald?
Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald had a reported production budget of $200M and grossed $654.9M at the worldwide box office (3.27 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald was composed by James Newton Howard.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald?
Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); 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.).