The "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" series is a prequel and spin-off of the Harry Potter franchise, created by J.K. Rowling. It follows Newt Scamander, a magizoologist who studies magical creatures, and explores the magical world's political and social conflicts, especially the rise of dark wizard Gellert Grindelwald and his confrontation with a young Albus Dumbledore. The films are set in the early 20th century and focus on themes of friendship, loyalty, and the battle between good and evil
. As of 2024-2025, the fourth film in the series, "Fantastic Beasts 4," has not been officially confirmed or given a release date by Warner Bros. The project is considered "parked," with no active production underway. The franchise has faced declining box office returns and mixed critical reception, alongside controversies involving key actors, which have contributed to uncertainty about the continuation of the series. Warner Bros. appears to be prioritizing the new Harry Potter TV series over further Fantastic Beasts films
. Eddie Redmayne, who plays Newt Scamander, has indicated that he believes the character's story may be finished, although he might appear briefly in other Wizarding World projects such as theme park attractions. Other main cast members like Jude Law (Albus Dumbledore) and Katherine Waterston (Tina Goldstein) were expected to return if the film proceeded, but no official casting announcements have been made
. The story of "Fantastic Beasts 4" was hinted at by the ending of the third film, "The Secrets of Dumbledore," which sets up a duel between Dumbledore and Grindelwald after the breaking of a blood pact. The fourth film was expected to explore Grindelwald's rise and the escalating conflict in the wizarding world, but without confirmation, these plot developments remain speculative
. In summary, while "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" has three films released (2016, 2018, 2022), the fourth installment remains unconfirmed and its future uncertain as of mid-2025
