Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
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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Frequently asked questions about Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
Where can I watch Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them in the United States?
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them is available to stream on HBO Max, Peacock Premium, and YouTube TV in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Is Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them on HBO Max?
Yes. Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them is streaming on HBO Max in the United States, alongside Peacock Premium and YouTube TV.
Can I watch Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them for free?
Not free in the United States right now. Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them needs a subscription to HBO Max, Peacock Premium, and YouTube TV, or you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand.
What are the ratings for Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them?
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them scores 7.3 on The Movie Database, 7.2 on IMDb, 79% on Rotten Tomatoes, and 72 on Metacritic.
Who stars in Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them?
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them stars Eddie Redmayne, Katherine Waterston, Dan Fogler, Alison Sudol, and Colin Farrell. David Yates is the director.
How long is Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them?
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them runs 2h 13m (133 minutes).
When did Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them come out?
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them was released on November 16, 2016.
Which studio made Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them?
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them was produced by Heyday Films and Warner Bros. Pictures in the United Kingdom and the United States.
What was the budget for Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them?
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them was made on a budget of $180,000,000.
How much did Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them make at the box office?
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them grossed $809,342,332 worldwide, against a budget of $180,000,000.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.