9 questions we have after watching the last 'Fantastic Beasts' trailer
In less than two months, there will be a new Harry Potter movie -- or, at least, a new movie in Harry's magical world. Unlike the stage production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Warner Bros.' new film Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them will be accessible to giddy Potter fans around the world.
With a new full-length trailer released Wednesday for the upcoming film, we've been theorizing like it's 2007.
It's good to be back.
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What is Grindelwald up to?
The dark wizard whose quest to defeat death seduced even Albus Dumbledore is mentioned in the trailer, as are his "attacks on Europe." We know Grindelwald trying to purge the magical world in his quest for "the greater good," but will that journey lead him abroad? We also know what the wizarding world looks like with a powerful and evil wizard in power -- you know who -- but how was that under Grindelwald?
How does Newt's suitcase work?
In previous trailers, it looked like your run-of-the-mill Undetectable Extension Charm -- like Hermione's handbag in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. But the newest trailer shows Newt and Jacob hopping in and out of the briefcase at will and exploring whole magical worlds. The reason Newt carries so many creatures is that his case can host multiple habitats...all of which look amazing.
Will we see Dumbledore?
A fight with Grindelwald is a fight for Dumbledore, who met young Gellert when they were only teens. Dumbledore has a personal stake in any wars waged by and against Grindelwald, so if one of them goes to New York, you can bet the other will too.
How do the creatures fit into the war?
Right now, Fantastic Beasts looks like two movies: A whimsical romp about magical zoology interspersed with a war movie. How does Newt get entangled in the tenuous wizard and No-Maj relations in the States? Are British wizards neutral in this? Can everyone just hide in the suitcase until it's over?
What's up with Queenie and Jacob?
*dusts off old shipping war equipment*
How will this effect non-magical folk?
No-Majes are caught in the mess from the beginning of Fantastic Beasts, beginning with Jacob Kowalski (Dan Fogler) and ending (at least in this installment of the trilogy) in a fully weaponized standoff between guns and wands. The wizarding wars in the Harry Potter series were always insular; Even though Voldemort killed and tortured Muggles, they were never informed of the danger of his existence, nor could they join forces with wizards to fight.
Where does Seraphina stand?
The president of the Magical Congress of the United States of America strikes an immediate impression of intimidation. She's stern with Newt like he's a child who misbehaved at recess -- which he kind of is -- but there's genuine fear when she realizes that the events in New York could relate to Grindelwald. Will she face off against the No-Majes or try to broker peace?
Should we be worried about Graves?
Short answer: Yes. From the looks of it, Percival Graves (Colin Farrell) is no longer content to obey magical laws and has his own agenda for liberating his brethren. Graves is done "living in the shadows," and we're probably right to be nervous about that...
Who did this to Ezra Miller's hair?
Luckily, we only have to wait until Nov. 18 for most of these answers -- in fact, some may come sooner, at a live streamed Q&A hosted by the cast on Oct. 13.
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Proma Khosla is a Senior Entertainment Reporter writing about all things TV, from ranking Bridgerton crushes to composer interviews and leading Mashable's stateside coverage of Bollywood and South Asian representation. You might also catch her hosting video explainers or on Mashable's TikTok and Reels, or tweeting silly thoughts from @promawhatup.
