Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald Timeline ( Real )

announcement
May 5, 2016

J.K. Rowling announces sequel to Fantastic Beasts

J.K. Rowling officially announces the sequel to Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, titled The Crimes of Grindelwald.

casting
July 10, 2017

Casting of Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald

Key casting for the sequel announced, including Johnny Depp as Grindelwald and Jude Law as a young Albus Dumbledore.

filming
August 17, 2017

Filming begins for The Crimes of Grindelwald

Principal photography for Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald begins.

release
November 16, 2018

Theatrical release of Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald

The movie Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald is released worldwide.

Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald Timeline ( Fictional )

escape
1927, early

Grindelwald's Escape

Gellert Grindelwald escapes custody before his scheduled trial in Europe.

recruitment
1927, mid

Grindelwald's Gathering of Followers

Grindelwald begins recruiting new followers to his cause, promoting wizard dominance over non-magical people.

mission
1927, mid

Newt Scamander's Recall to MACUSA

Newt Scamander is recalled from his travels to assist in tracking Grindelwald and retrieving a dangerous artifact.

travel
1927, mid

Newt Travels to Paris

Newt arrives in Paris to find Credence Barebone, who is seeking answers about his true identity.

alliance
1927, mid

Meeting with Albus Dumbledore

Newt meets with Albus Dumbledore in Paris and agrees to help prevent Grindelwald from gaining power.

character_arc
1927, mid

Credence's Search for Identity

Credence Barebone discovers he may be a member of the Lestrange family, complicating his identity.

discovery
1927, mid

The Spellbook Scene

Newt and others discover a magical book that leads them closer to Grindelwald's plans.

conflict
1927, late

Encounter at the Circus

The group confronts Grindelwald's followers at a magical circus in Paris.

public_event
1927, late

Grindelwald's Speech at the Wizarding Congress

Grindelwald publicly calls for wizarding dominance, revealing his intentions and gaining followers.