Fantastic Beasts Star Hints Harry Potter Franchise May End

Eddie Redmayne, star of the Fantastic Beasts series, indicated that a sequel to the latest film, Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore, is unlikely to happen. Despite initial plans for five films, Redmayne noted that audiences have probably seen the conclusion of Newt Scamander's story. The franchise struggled with critical reception and box office performance, especially with the third installment receiving a 4/10 review for its lack of engaging content. Director David Yates previously mentioned that the franchise is currently "parked," and Warner Bros. is awaiting the film's performance before moving forward with potential sequels.

It appears that there will not be any more films in the Fantastic Beasts series, as both Eddie Redmayne and director David Yates have indicated that the franchise is on hold due to poor performance and reception of the latest installment.

The Fantastic Beasts series is a prequel to the highly successful Harry Potter franchise, exploring the magical world through the eyes of magizoologist Newt Scamander. The first film, while commercially successful, set off a trajectory of diminishing returns in terms of audience engagement and critical acclaim, leading to speculation about the future of the series amid declining interest.