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Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them

MovieReleased Nov 2016133 min$180M budget
Adventure#325Fantasy#164
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Jun 12, 2026
#1,239
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Jun 12, 2026
1.4
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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 Max Amazon ChannelHBO Max
Rankings
#1,239All Movies#325Adventure#164Fantasy
Links
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Daily update · June 12, 2026

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them ranks #1,239 most popular movie with a Buzz Score of 1.4. It peaked at #337 of all time (Apr 3 - May 2, 2022). It ranks #1,011 over the past 365 days.

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Overall and genre
#1,239
Movies
#325
Adventure
#164
Fantasy

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Peak Buzz Score
31.9
#337Overall rank
Apr 3 - May 2, 2022
1-Year Buzz Score
1.6
#1,011Overall 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 June 12, 2026
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#1
Zoë Kravitz
as Leta Lestrange
8.1
#2
Johnny Depp
as Gellert Grindelwald
7.8
#3
Colin Farrell
as Percival Graves
5.0
#4
Jon Voight
as Henry Shaw Sr.
4.1
#5
Ezra Miller
as Credence Barebone
3.1
#6
Ron Perlman
as Gnarlak
2.4
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