Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore (2022)
English · Fantasy / Adventure · 142 min · PG
★ 6.6 Solid 5,318 ratings
Released Apr 16, 2022
Page updated Oct 24, 2026
FilmyChill score
A solid watch; nobody's raving.
Audience★ 6.6 from 5,318 ratings on TMDB
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Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore is streaming in the Philippines on HBO Max.
What the audience says
Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore is a dependable English film — it does what it sets out to do. It's sitting at 6.6/10 on TMDB across 5,318 ratings, which puts it around the middle of the pack. The 142-minute runtime sits in the comfortable middle. In the Philippines you can stream it on HBO Max.
Should you spend 2h 22m on it?
2h 22m of English fantasy, leaning adventure, fine for the whole family. That score holds across 5,318 ratings, so it's about as safe as this week's list gets.
- Why
- 6.6/10 over 5,318 ratings — solidly liked rather than loved, and the number isn't going to move.
- Skip if
- you'd rather not do the world-building work
- Best for
- A weekend watch with the family
Story
Professor Albus Dumbledore knows the powerful, dark wizard Gellert Grindelwald is moving to seize control of the wizarding world. Unable to stop him alone, he entrusts magizoologist Newt Scamander to lead an intrepid team of wizards and witches. They soon encounter an array of old and new beasts as they clash with Grindelwald's growing legion of followers.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h 22m |
| Watch with family? | PG · Yes — family friendly |
| Genre | Fantasy / Adventure |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
David Yates
Cast
Eddie Redmayne
Newt Scamander
Jude Law
Albus Dumbledore
Mads Mikkelsen
Gellert Grindelwald
Ezra Miller
Credence Barebone / Aurelius Dumbledore
Dan Fogler
Jacob Kowalski
Alison Sudol
Queenie Goldstein
Where to watch in the Philippines
HBO Max
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Rent or buy
Apple TV Store
Availability as of Oct 21, 2026 — platforms may change over time.
More: All HBO Max titles in the Philippines
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Frequently asked
Is Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore worth watching?
FilmyChill Score: Worth a watch — A solid watch; nobody's raving. It rates 6.6/10 on audience ratings. 2h 22m of English fantasy, leaning adventure, fine for the whole family. That score holds across 5,318 ratings, so it's about as safe as this week's list gets.
Where can I watch Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore?
You can stream Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore in the Philippines on HBO Max.
When is Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore coming to streaming?
Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore is already streaming in the Philippines on HBO Max.
Is Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore family friendly?
Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore is rated PG, suitable for family viewing.
What language is Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore in?
Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore is an English film (Fantasy / Adventure).
How long is Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore?
Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore runs 2h 22m (142 minutes).
Who is in the cast of Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore?
Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore stars Eddie Redmayne, Jude Law, Mads Mikkelsen and Ezra Miller, directed by David Yates.
When did Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore come out?
Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore was released on Apr 16, 2022.
