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The third instalment in the Fantastic Beasts film series, Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore, was released in Australia on 7 April 2022. The film is available to stream on YouTube, Stan, Apple TV Store, Prime Video Store, and Max. It is also available on Foxtel and Foxtel Now, which can be added through Telstra. The film received mixed reviews, with a 46% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a score of 47 out of 100 on Metacritic.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Name of the movie | Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore |
| Date of release in Australia | 7 April 2022 |
| Streaming platforms in Australia | YouTube, Stan, Apple TV Store, Prime Video Store, Max, Foxtel, Foxtel Now, Binge |
| Cast | Eddie Redmayne, Katherine Waterston, Dan Fogler, Alison Sudol, Jude Law, Mads Mikkelsen |
| Director | David Yates |
| Screenplay | J. K. Rowling and Steve Kloves |
| Rating | M for Fantasy themes and violence |
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Streaming platforms
The "Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore" movie is available on several streaming platforms in Australia. These include Apple TV Plus, Netflix Australia, Amazon Prime Video, and Stan. Additionally, Telstra customers can access Foxtel and Foxtel Now by adding these services to their accounts. Foxtel Now offers a one-month free subscription, while BINGE offers a 14-day free trial. After the free trials, users can choose from various streaming tiers and plans to continue watching the movie.
For Apple TV Plus users, the movie is available to stream with closed captions and audio descriptions. Audio descriptions provide narration for visually impaired viewers, describing what is happening on screen. BINGE also offers different plans, including a Premium Plan that allows streaming on up to four screens or devices in SD or HD for $18 per month.
The movie can also be rented on some platforms, such as YouTube, for a one-time payment. With various options available, Australian viewers can choose their preferred streaming platform to enjoy "Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore."
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Release date
The release date for "Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore" in Australia was the 7th of April 2022. The film premiered at the Royal Festival Hall in London on the 29th of March 2022. It was then released in cinemas in Belgium and the Netherlands on the 6th of April 2022, followed by other European countries, Australia, China, and Japan through the 8th of April.
The film is the third instalment in the Fantastic Beasts series, which is a prequel to the Harry Potter films. It stars Eddie Redmayne as Newt Scamander and Jude Law as Albus Dumbledore. Mads Mikkelsen joins the cast as the new Grindelwald, replacing Johnny Depp. The film is directed by David Yates and based on the screenplay written by J.K. Rowling and Steve Kloves.
In the United States and Canada, the film was projected to gross around $40 million from 4,200 theatres in its opening weekend. However, it made $20 million on its first day, including $6 million on Thursday night previews. Outside the U.S. and Canada, the film earned $56.9 million from 22 international markets in its opening weekend.
As of April 5, 2022, the film scored a 76% "Fresh" rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a 47 "mixed" score on Metacritic. Audiences polled by CinemaScore gave the film an average grade of "B+."
In Australia, the film was available to stream on YouTube, Stan, Apple TV Store, Prime Video Store, and Max. It could also be watched on Foxtel and Foxtel Now through Telstra, and BINGE offered a 14-day free trial to watch the movie.
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Plot
The plot of Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore centres on the powerful Dark wizard Gellert Grindelwald's (played by Mads Mikkelsen) attempt to seize control of the wizarding world and impose his belief in wizarding superiority. Unable to stop Grindelwald alone, Professor Albus Dumbledore (Jude Law) entrusts Magizoologist Newt Scamander (played by Eddie Redmayne) with a dangerous mission. Newt leads a team of wizards, witches, and a Muggle baker to confront Grindelwald and his followers, encountering new beasts along the way.
The story also involves the International Confederation of Wizards (ICW) and the acquittal of Grindelwald of past criminal charges, allowing him to run for the position of Supreme Mugwump (Head) of the ICW. Grindelwald's followers have infiltrated the German Ministry of Magic and plot to assassinate the Brazilian candidate for the post, Vicência Santos. Dumbledore sends Newt to the Erkstag, a secret German wizarding prison where Newt's brother Theseus is being held. Newt and Theseus escape from a giant manticore and use a portkey to flee.
The team, including Newt, reunites at Hogwarts and travels to the ICW vote in Bhutan. They are confronted by Grindelwald's followers, but Dumbledore has booby-trapped their suitcases. Jacob manages to convince Queenie to leave Grindelwald, but they are caught. During the selection ceremony, Vogel uses a dead qilin to bow to Grindelwald, who is then elected. Grindelwald declares war on Muggles and tortures Jacob until Santos intervenes. Newt and Bunty expose Grindelwald by revealing the qilin is dead, and the real qilin bows to Dumbledore, voiding the election.
The film also explores the relationship between Dumbledore and Grindelwald, who had a close relationship as teenagers and shared mutual romantic feelings. They meet in a Muggle teashop, where Dumbledore denounces Grindelwald's plan as madness. Meanwhile, in 1932 China, Newt Scamander helps a qilin, a magical creature that can see into the future, give birth. Credence leads an attack on the mother qilin, killing her and kidnapping the newborn.
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Cast
The cast of "Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore" includes a mix of returning cast members and new additions. Eddie Redmayne reprises his role as Newt Scamander, a magizoologist and close friend of Albus Dumbledore, played by Jude Law. Mads Mikkelsen steps into the role of Gellert Grindelwald, replacing Johnny Depp from the previous films.
Other returning cast members include Katherine Waterston as Tina Goldstein, an Auror working for MACUSA; Dan Fogler as Jacob Kowalski, a No-Maj veteran and baker; Alison Sudol as Queenie Goldstein, Tina's sister and a powerful witch; Ezra Miller; Callum Turner; and Jessica Williams.
New additions to the cast include Oliver Masucci, Richard Coyle, and Dave Wong, who plays Liu Tao, a candidate for the post of Supreme Leader of the ICW. Maria Fernanda Cândido also joins the cast as Vicência Santos, another candidate for the same position. Valerie Pachner portrays Henrietta Fischer, the secretary for the German Minister of Magic.
The film also features a team of wizards, witches, and a Muggle baker assembled by Newt Scamander to take on Grindelwald and his followers.
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Reviews
The film received mixed reviews from critics and viewers. On Rotten Tomatoes, it has an approval rating of 46% based on 248 reviews, with an average rating of 5.4/10. The general consensus is that while it is an improvement over its predecessor, it lacks the magic that drew audiences to the Wizarding World.
Many viewers took to Twitter to express their opinions, with some calling it the "best entry in the #FantasticBeasts series thus far" and an "extreme improvement over the first two films." The performances of Mads Mikkelsen as Grindelwald and Jude Law as Dumbledore were particularly praised, with one viewer noting their "heartbreaking" chemistry. Others enjoyed the film's visual spectacle and magical adventure, calling it a "respectable return to form."
However, some critics pointed out the film's overstuffed narrative, which sometimes overshadowed character development. The New York Times criticized the film for "a lack of wonder," arguing that it prioritized franchise expansion over narrative innovation. The plot was also deemed confusing and convoluted by several critics, with one viewer noting that it felt "both overstuffed and undercooked."
The acting also received mixed reactions, with some praising the performances, particularly Mikkelsen's, while others expressed disappointment. Some viewers enjoyed the well-thought-out plot and fantastic sets, while others found the storyline meandering and boring.
Despite the mixed reviews, the film grossed over $407 million worldwide, although it was the lowest-grossing film in the Wizarding World franchise.
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Frequently asked questions
'Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore' was released in Australia on April 7, 2022.
'Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore' is available to stream on YouTube, Stan, Apple TV Store, Prime Video Store, and Max.
The cast of 'Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore' includes Eddie Redmayne as Newt Scamander, Jude Law as Albus Dumbledore, and Mads Mikkelsen as Gellert Grindelwald.
