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No./ 15 The man who could save Fantastic Beasts

MAJOR BLOCKBUSTER FRANCHISES don’t often take a year off. But when received a lukewarm reception from critics and audiences alike (even with a hefty $654 million worldwide haul, it’s the lowest-grossing Wizarding World movie), that’s exactly what Warner Bros. didto get the magic back. One year on, the third movie has a November 2021 release date, is officially set to depict Rio de Janeiro’s wizarding community, and is bringing all its key players (Johnny Depp included) back — with one important change.

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