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Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them

MovieReleased Nov 2016133 min$180M budget
Fantasy#283Adventure#514
Movie Rank
May 21, 2026
#2,027
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May 21, 2026
0.9
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Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them is a fantasy film set in the magical world of the Harry Potter franchise. Released in 2016, the movie serves as a prequel to the events of the iconic series. It follows the adventures of Newt Scamander, a British wizard and magical creatures enthusiast, as he arrives in 1920s New York City with a case full of extraordinary beasts. Directed by David Yates and written by J.K. Rowling, the film explores themes of acceptance and the dangers of prejudice in a visually stunning and enchanting story.

Released
2016
Runtime
133 min
Rating
PG-13
Budget
$180M
Box Office
$809M
Status
Released
Streaming
HBO MaxHBO Max Amazon Channel
Rankings
#2,027All Movies#514Adventure#283Fantasy
Links
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Daily update · May 21, 2026

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them ranks #2,027 most popular movie with a Buzz Score of 0.9. It peaked at #331 of all time (Apr 3 - May 2, 2022). It ranks #985 over the past 365 days.

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Ranks on May 21, 2026

Overall and genre
#2,027
Movies
#514
Adventure
#283
Fantasy

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Peak Buzz Score
31.9
#331Overall rank
Apr 3 - May 2, 2022
1-Year Buzz Score
1.6
#985Overall rank
Last 365 days
Days at #1
0
Past 365 days
Days in Top 10
0
Past 365 days
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Most popular Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them cast members by current Buzz Score on May 21, 2026
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#1
Zoë Kravitz
as Leta Lestrange
7.0
#2
Johnny Depp
as Gellert Grindelwald
6.3
#3
Jon Voight
as Henry Shaw Sr.
3.7
#4
Samantha Morton
as Mary Lou Barebone
3.5
#5
Colin Farrell
as Percival Graves
3.3
#6
Eddie Redmayne
as Newt Scamander
2.9
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