Warner Bros have just announced the official release date for the third of five Fantastic Beasts films: November 12th, 2021, with filming not due to begin until this time next year:
‘J.K. Rowling created an awe-inspiring universe that has captivated people of all ages, taking us on an extraordinary magical journey,’ Ron Sanders, President of Worldwide Theatrical Distribution and Home Entertainment said. ‘Warner Bros. is so proud to be the cinematic home of the Wizarding World and is excited about the future of the ‘Fantastic Beasts’ franchise. We look forward to bringing the third chapter of the five-film series to audiences around the globe in November 2021.’
Toby Emmerich, Chairman of Warner Bros. Pictures Group added, ‘We are incredibly excited about and have confidence in the ‘Fantastic Beasts’ series. We all believe this release date will give the filmmakers time and space to allow their artistry to truly flourish and deliver the best possible film to our fans.’
While this is all the information given at this time, something else of interest to note is the Fantastic Beasts logo used in the announcement – the text has changed from silver to gold:

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