The Harry Potter fandom has been abuzz with speculation about whether or not the dark wizard Voldemort will make an appearance in the upcoming Fantastic Beasts movie. After all, the movie is set in the same universe as the Harry Potter series, and Voldemort is one of the most iconic characters in the franchise.
The answer to this question is a bit complicated. While it is true that Voldemort is a major part of the Harry Potter universe, it is unlikely that he will appear in Fantastic Beasts. The movie is set in the 1920s, which is decades before Voldemort was born. It is also set in the United States, which is far away from Voldemort’s home in England.
However, that doesn’t mean that Voldemort won’t be mentioned in the movie. It is possible that the movie will reference Voldemort in some way, either through dialogue or through a subtle reference. It is also possible that the movie will feature characters who are related to Voldemort, such as his parents or grandparents.
It is also possible that the movie will feature characters who are familiar with Voldemort’s dark magic. This could be a way for the movie to hint at the dark wizard’s existence without actually showing him.
Ultimately, it is impossible to know for sure whether or not Voldemort will appear in Fantastic Beasts. However, it is safe to say that the movie will at least reference the dark wizard in some way. Whether or not this will be enough to satisfy fans remains to be seen.
Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald ended with a game-changing twist for the Wizarding World. The revelation that Credence Barebone was Albus Dumbledore’s long-lost brother Aurelius left fans staggered. We’ve previously covered how it’s possible that Credence is a secret Dumbledore. But given JK Rowling’s penchant for plot-twists, I am pretty sure this is not the end of tie-ins to the Harry Potter series.
Crimes of Grindelwald saw the return of Nagini, Lord Voldemort’s snake, but only this time she was human. Nagini was revealed to be a Maledictus, a being cursed with the affliction of eventually turning into a beast forever. So this begs the question: why introduce the loyal companion of the Dark Lord without the Dark Lord himself?
It’s simple really; Rowling will, for sure, introduce a young Tom Riddle later in the series. It is worth noting that the first Fantastic Beasts took place in the same year Voldemort was born. Crimes of Grindelwald was set in 1927 and the third one is all set to be set in Rio de Janerio in the 1930s.
The Chamber Of Secrets Will Be A Subplot
There is little doubt that we won’t see Tom Riddle’s formative years at Hogwarts. Especially considering that Rowling herself confirmed that we will see how Dumbledore became Dumbledore. This all lends credence to the fact that the Chamber will heavily feature as a subplot down the line.
I’m pretty sure that Newt’s storyline will strongly parallel Hagrid’s as he gives a young Rubeus Hagrid an Acromantula egg. This will further tie into Dumbledore arguing in Hagrid’s favour and him keeping a watchful eye over Riddle.
It’s also possible that we will see Tom Riddle’s cut backstory from the films with the Gaunts and the effect of Grindelwald’s war on him.
But its true that we are really excited to see what happens next in the World of Wizards. And I am sure we won’t be disappointed!
