Is Fantastic Beasts secrets of Dumbledore available on Netflix?

The latest film in the Wizarding World franchise premiered in theaters earlier this year, and now, fans who want to watch the film at home are being rewarded for their patience: Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore finally hits HBO Max later this month.

Starring Eddie Redmayne, Jude Law, and Mads Mikkelsen, the third installment in the Fantastic Beasts series picks up a few years after the events of the second film, The Crimes of Grindelwald. In the new film, Dumbledore (Law) and his allies, including Newt Scamander (Redmayne), continue their fight to defeat Gellert Grindelwald’s (Mads Mikkelsen, taking over the role from Johnny Depp) army of dark wizards. So far, reviews have been mixed.

So when can Harry Potter fans experience the magic from home? Below, where and when to stream Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore.

Where Is Fantastic Beasts 3 Available To Stream?

Following its exclusive theatrical release, Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore will become available to stream on HBO Max starting May 30. Subscriptions start at $9.99/month (or $99.99/year) for streaming with limited ads, or $14.99/month (or $149.99/year) for the ad-free plan.

There’s no word yet as to when Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore will become available to rent or buy on VOD streaming platforms — including iTunes, Amazon Prime, Vudu, and Google Play, among others. Bustle will update this article as more information becomes available.

What Are Critics Saying About The New Fantastic Beasts Movie?

The reception for Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore has been lukewarm; currently, the movie has a 47% rating from critics on Rotten Tomatoes. Jake Coyle, a film writer and critic for the Associated Press, called it “a bit of a bore” in his review, adding: “You could say that The Secrets of Dumbledore … is comparably more straightforward than its predecessors. But over-complication has been the nature of these movies — big, teaming blockbusters designed to marry hefty CGI effects with even weightier political allegory.” The Washington Post’s Michael O’Sullivan gave the film a slightly more favorable review, writing: “Potter fans (guilty as charged) will grade [Secrets of Dumbledore] on a curve, despite its weaknesses. It may not be the most spellbinding of the prequels so far, but it does advance this saga in an entertaining, if less than fantastic way.”

Regardless of what the critics have to say, though, the film is rolling out amid a storm of controversy. The studio has been criticized for removing LGBTQ+ content for Fantastic Beasts’ release in China — specifically, two of Dumbledore’s lines about his past relationship with Grindelwald — and star Ezra Miller has been in hot water recently, following their multiple arrests in Hawaii earlier this year. Add to that the continuing furor over J.K. Rowling’s statements about trans women, and the lingering sting of Johnny Depp’s replacement (which forced after he lost a libel suit against the Sun, which published a story calling him a “wife beater”), and it’s no wonder why the future of the Fantastic Beasts franchise is reportedly unclear.

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The "Fantastic Beasts" series is back with a third movie, titled "The Secrets of Dumbledore." The latest film in the "Harry Potter" spin-off franchise is now available to watch on HBO Max, with either an ad-supported ($10/month) or ad-free plan ($15/month). You can also buy or rent the movie from retailers like Amazon and Vudu.

"The Secrets of Dumbledore" is the direct sequel to "Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald." Eddie Redmayne returns as Newt Scamander, a shy wizard employed by the Ministry of Magic, and Jude Law reprises his role as a young Albus Dumbledore. Several years after the events of the last movie, Newt Scamander and his companions are given a critical mission to stop the dark wizard Grindelwald's army.

Check out the trailer for 'Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore'

Other returning cast members include Ezra Miller as Credence Barebone, Dan Fogler as Jacob Kowalski, and Alison Sudol as Queenie Goldstein. After Johnny Depp was asked to resign from the role of Grindelwald, Mads Mikkelsen was cast to play the character. 

Where to watch 'Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore'

"Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore" is now available to watch on HBO Max. All subscribers can stream the film at no extra cost.

HBO Max's ad-supported subscription is $10 a month, and the ad-free plan is $15 a month. The ad-free plan also adds support for downloading movies to watch offline, as well as 4K streaming playback for select movies, including "Secrets of Dumbledore."

$14.99 from HBO Max

$9.99 from HBO Max

You can stream HBO Max on most web browsers, smart TVs, gaming consoles, smartphones, media players, and tablets. Check the HBO Max website for a full list of supported devices 

Can I rent or buy 'Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore' without HBO Max?

If you don't want to sign up for HBO Max, you can also buy or rent "Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore" to stream at home from retailers like Amazon, Apple TV, Google Play, or Vudu. 

$19.99 $9.99 from Amazon

$19.99 from Apple TV

$19.99 from Google Play

Rather than a monthly subscription,  you can pay a one-time fee of $20 to rent the movie, or $25 to purchase it. Typically, you have 30 days to start watching a movie once you rent it, and then 48 hours after hitting play to finish it. If you buy the movie, you can stream it whenever you'd like with no restrictions.

What else can I watch on HBO Max?

HBO Max has hours of content for wizards, witches, and no-maj watchers alike. You can find the entire "Harry Potter" series, the first two "Fantastic Beasts" films, and supplemental content like "Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts" and "Harry Potter: Hogwarts Tournament of Houses." 

For more blockbuster films, you can also watch movies like "Dune," "Free Guy," "The Suicide Squad," "Death on the Nile," and "The Batman."