Dumbledore And Grindelwald Share A Heartbreaking Moment In Final Fantastic Beasts Sequel Trailer

Despite previous reports that beloved queer wizard Albus Dumbledore would not be "explicitly gay" in the anticipated Fantastic Beasts sequel, the final Crimes of Grindelwald trailer usually be hinting at otherwise. Immediately considering that, the Reflect of Erised isn't a subtle plot device.


In the trailer, Dumbledore glances into the magical artifact — which the future Hogwarts headmaster once described as showing "nothing more or far less than the deepest, most desperate desire of our hearts" — and sees... His former friend and schoolboy crush, Grindelwald. Holding his hand up to the reflect, Albus and Gellert are transformed into younger versions of themselves, with actor Jamie Campbell Bower even reprising his role as young Grindelwald from The Deathly Hallows Parts 1 and 2. It's an emotionally charged moment, one that will definitely fuel a lot of intrigue and speculation.


plus it doesn't get anymore uncensored than that. Take a look for yourself in the trailer below:


The promo also confirms the astute fan theory that Claudia Kim's mysterious new character known only as Maledictus is actually Nagini, Lord Voldemort's infamous reptile companion from the Harry Potter books. (A Maledictus is a magical being who features a "blood curse" and is so destined to transform into a beast.)


Right after narrowly escaping New York City with his life, it looks like Credence (Ezra Miller) winds up caged at some categorize kind of magical circus with Nagini. It's unclear what Nagini's intentions are at this point in the timeline, although she can also be seen beside Credence in the big battle against Grindelwald in the trailer. Without consideration, this reveal definitely makes Neville's act of heroism throughout the Battle of Hogwarts a whole lot darker.


Meanwhile, Newt's handsome brother Theseus (a confirmed Hufflepuff!) Is prepared to fight Grindelwald under ministry orders, although those pretty magical beasts are the real scene-stealers of this movie. Even Pickett gets in on the action this time around!


Excellent Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald hits theaters November 16.