'Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore' is now available on HBO Max — here's how to stream it at home (2024)

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• "Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore" is available to watch on HBO Max.
• HBO Max costs $10/month for ad-supported streaming or $15/month for ad-free playback.
• You can also rent or buy the movie from Amazon, Apple TV, Google, and Vudu for a starting price of $20.

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 AmazonandVudu.

"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."

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.

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."