In a world increasingly divided between magic and mundane, the escaped dark wizard Gellert Grindelwald Johnny Depp gathers followers with a dangerous vision of pure-blood wizards ruling over all non-magical beings. To thwart his rising power, a young Albus Dumbledore Jude Law enlists his former student, magizoologist Newt Scamander Eddie Redmayne, on a mission that will test their loyalties and unravel long-buried secrets. Newt's journey reunites him with American auror Tina Goldstein Katherine Waterston, her spirited sister Queenie A Fine Frenzy, and the hopeful Muggle Jacob Kowalski Dan Fogler, while also drawing him closer to the mysterious Credence Barebone Ezra Miller, whose survival and immense power are key to Grindelwald's plans. As allegiances fracture and new enchantments are revealed, from the halls of the French Ministry to the hidden corners of magical Paris, each character must choose a side in the looming war. This spellbinding fantasy, directed by David Yates from a script by J.K. Rowling, weaves a darker and more complex tapestry of adventure, exploring the crimes of the past that shape a perilous future.