Fantastic Beasts sequel edited for China to remove references to Dumbledore's gay relationship

Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore
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Dumbledore's gay relationship may remain a secret in China.

Warner Bros. has removed dialogue from the latest Harry Potter prequel film, Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore, that references a gay relationship for the movie's release in China, Variety reports. The edit was reportedly made at China's request.

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Brendan Morrow

Brendan worked as a culture writer at The Week from 2018 to 2023, covering the entertainment industry, including film reviews, television recaps, awards season, the box office, major movie franchises and Hollywood gossip. He has written about film and television for outlets including Bloody Disgusting, Showbiz Cheat Sheet, Heavy and The Celebrity Cafe.