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Start with Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them - The Original Screenplay and continue through all 3 books in the listed reading order.
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Start with Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them - The Original Screenplay
Book 1 by J.K. Rowling • Published 2016
The script for the first film in the prequel series. Newt Scamander arrives in 1920s New York with a suitcase full of magical creatures, only to find them escaping into a city on edge.
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Ends with The Secrets of Dumbledore The Complete Screenplay
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Book 1:Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them - The Original Screenplay
J.K. Rowling • 2016
The script for the first film in the prequel series. Newt Scamander arrives in 1920s New York with a suitcase full of magical creatures, only to find them escaping into a city on edge.
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Book 2:Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald The Original Screenplay
J.K. Rowling • 2018
The second screenplay follows the dark wizard Grindelwald as he gathers followers in Paris. Newt is recruited by a young Albus Dumbledore to stop him, testing loyalties in a divided wizarding world.
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Book 3:The Secrets of Dumbledore The Complete Screenplay
J.K. Rowling • 2022
The third script sees Dumbledore entrust Newt and a team of allies with a dangerous mission. They must confront Grindelwald's growing army and uncover the secrets of Dumbledore's own family.
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Fantastic Beasts Screenplays FAQ
What is the best order to read the Fantastic Beasts Screenplays series?
The recommended reading order is the numbered order shown on this page, starting with Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them - The Original Screenplay.
How many books are in the Fantastic Beasts Screenplays series?
There are 3 books currently listed in the Fantastic Beasts Screenplays series on GurusReads.
Where should I start with the Fantastic Beasts Screenplays series?
New readers should start with Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them - The Original Screenplay, the first book in the reading order.
Is the Fantastic Beasts Screenplays series complete?
Based on the publication years we have, the series appears likely complete and spans releases from 2016 to 2022.