Fans of J.K. Rowling’s Wizarding World have one more reason to rejoice as the most recent release in this magical realm, “Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald” arrives digitally weeks before the official DVD/Blu-Ray release. Now available on most digital movie platforms, the latest chapter in the adventures of Newt Scamander can be purchased in both HD and standard formats.
While the 3D version is yet to materialize (disc versions release on March 12th), 4k HD and standard definition digital copies of the 2018 sequel is now available for purchase. Muggles with the must-have-now desire to own their own copy of the film need only to tender $19.99 to their favorite digital platform.
As an enchanting enticement an extended version of “Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald,” which incorporates scenes cut from the theatrical version was made available across digital platforms on February 15th. Instant ownership can be apparated via iTunes from Apple, Vudu, Xfinity, Google Play, YouTube, and Microsoft. The theatrical version is also included.
In addition to this magical motion picture, the release is packed with special features:
- J.K. Rowling: A World Revealed
- Wizards on Screen, Fans in Real Life
- Distinctly Dumbledore
- Unlocking Scene Secrets: The Return to Hogwarts
- Unlocking Scene Secrets: Newt’s Menagerie
- Unlocking Scene Secrets: Credence, Nagini, and the Circus Arcanus
- Unlocking Scene Secrets: Paris and Place Cachée
- Unlocking Scene Secrets: Ministere des Affaires Magiques
- Unlocking Scene Secrets: Grindelwald’s Escape and the Ring of Fire
- Deleted Scenes
DVD & Blu-Ray Coming Soon
For fans who must have a hard copy of the film, the release date is March 15th. Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald” magically arrives in store and with online retailers in four versions: 4K ($29.99 on Amazon), HD3D Blu-Ray & Digital ($44.95 from Amazon), Blu-Ray ($24.96 on Amazon) and DVD ($17.99 from Amazon).
Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald first materialized in movie theaters on November 16, 2018. Events take place decades before Harry Potter but feature familiar names and characters. David Yates directed the J.K. Rowling written story. Featured in the film are Eddie Redmayne (Newt Scamander), Katherine Waterston (Tina Goldstein), Johnny Depp (Grindelwald), and Jude Law (Albus Dumbledore). “Crimes of Grindelwald” is the second of 5 planned Wizarding World movies.
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