Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald was composed by Grammy and Emmy Award winner and multiple Oscar nominee James Newton Howard (Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them, The Hunger Games franchise). In addition to the film s score, the soundtrack will treat fans to three solo piano cues not heard in the film: Dumbledore s Theme (Solo Piano) , Fantastic Beasts Theme (Solo Piano) and Leta s Theme (Solo Piano). To work on Fantastic Beasts is a wonderful musical opportunity, describes composer James Newton Howard. The movie is delightful, substantial, and complex; and (Director David Yates) focuses very seriously on the music and is a truly passionate and enthusiastic collaborator.