Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets Of Dumbledore2022... -

: A central magical creature that can peer into a person's soul to determine their worthiness to lead. Grindelwald seeks to use a corrupted Qilin to rig the election.

: The film explores Dumbledore's tragic past, specifically regarding his sister Ariana and his connection to Credence Barebone (Ezra Miller), who is revealed to be the son of Aberforth Dumbledore. Critical & Fan Reception

: Now portrayed by Mads Mikkelsen, Grindelwald attempts to manipulate a magical election for the Supreme Mugwump of the International Confederation of Wizards. Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore2022...

: The film explicitly confirms Dumbledore and Grindelwald's romantic past, framing their conflict through the lens of a failed relationship.

Reviews for the film were mixed, with many critics noting it as an improvement over The Crimes of Grindelwald but still flawed. : A central magical creature that can peer

: Parallels are drawn between Grindelwald's rise and historical fascist movements, emphasizing the danger of "seductive, persuasive speakers".

: His take on Grindelwald was widely praised as being more grounded and "chillingly righteous" compared to earlier iterations. Critical & Fan Reception : Now portrayed by

The story is set in the 1930s, five years after the previous film. The narrative centers on: