Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them Timeline ( Real )

publication
March 1, 2001

Publication of 'Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them' Book

J.K. Rowling publishes the fictional book 'Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them' under the pseudonym Newt Scamander as a companion to the Harry Potter series.

announcement
September, 2013

Announcement of 'Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them' Film

Warner Bros. officially announces the production of the film 'Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them,' expanding the Wizarding World franchise.

film_release
November 18, 2016

Release of 'Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them' Film

The first Fantastic Beasts film directed by David Yates and written by J.K. Rowling is released worldwide.

film_release
November 16, 2018

Release of 'Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald' Film

The sequel to Fantastic Beasts is released, continuing the story with new and returning characters.

film_release
April 15, 2022

Release of 'Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore' Film

The third installment in the Fantastic Beasts film series is released, further exploring the Wizarding World's darker elements.

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them Timeline ( Fictional )

exploration
1918

Newt Scamander's Expedition to Find and Document Magical Creatures

Newt Scamander sets out on his journey to discover and document magical creatures around the world, leading to the writing of his famous book.

arrival
May 24, 1926

Newt Scamander Arrives in New York City

Newt Scamander arrives in New York with his suitcase full of magical creatures shortly before the events of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.

magical_event
May 1926

Obscurus Incident in New York City

Credence Barebone's Obscurus is unleashed in New York, causing widespread destruction and revealing the danger of suppressed magical energy.

conflict
May 1926

MACUSA Atrocities and Auror Intervention

Aurors Graves and Theseus Scamander hunt to regain control and contain the chaos caused by the Obscurus in New York.

revelation
May 1926

Percival Graves Revealed as Grindelwald Impersonator

The true identity of Percival Graves is revealed; he is actually Gellert Grindelwald in disguise, further escalating the wizarding world's threats.

escape
May 1926

Grindelwald's Escape from MACUSA Custody

Grindelwald escapes MACUSA's custody after his defeat, continuing his dark plans and setting the stage for future conflicts.

departure
June 1926

Newt Scamander Departs New York, Returns to England

After resolving the chaos in New York, Newt Scamander returns to England, continuing his work with magical creatures.