From Magic to Mayhem: Fantastic Beasts Box Office record(Photo Credit –Facebook)

Once upon a time, the Fantastic Beasts franchise had all the sparkle of a fresh wand from Ollivanders and the hype of a Quidditch World Cup. It was supposed to be the magical comeback after Harry Potter’s final bow, more spells, more beasts, more Dumbledore. But somewhere between Nifflers and Grindelwalds, the magic started fizzling out. The first film had fans excited, enchanted, and maybe emotionally invested in Newt’s socially awkward charm.

But by the time Part 3 rolled around, even die-hard Potterheads were like, “Wait, we’re still doing this?” Plot confusion, recast drama, and many lore dumps turned the once-promising prequel into a cinematic shrug. What started as a five-film epic suddenly felt like it needed a Time-Turner to stay relevant. Whether it was franchise fatigue or too many unanswered questions, one thing’s clear:...