Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them

Main Plot

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them follows the journey of Newt Scamander, a magizoologist who arrives in 1920s New York with a suitcase full of magical creatures. After some of his creatures escape, Newt teams up with a group of local wizards and witches to recapture them. As they navigate the bustling magical community, they uncover a dark force threatening both the wizarding and non-wizarding worlds. The story intertwines with the rise of anti-wizard sentiment and the struggle for acceptance among magical beings. Newt and his companions face various challenges, including encounters with both magical creatures and the authorities, while trying to protect their world from escalating tensions. Throughout their adventure, they explore themes of friendship, acceptance, and the importance of understanding magical creatures. The film sets the stage for a larger conflict within the wizarding world, hinting at deeper mysteries yet to be revealed.

Characters

• Eddie Redmayne plays Newt Scamander, a magizoologist who arrives in New York with a suitcase full of magical creatures, inadvertently getting involved in the city's magical conflicts.
• Katherine Waterston plays Porpentina "Tina" Goldstein, a former Auror who helps Newt Scamander navigate and combat magical threats in New York City.
• Alison Sudol plays Queenie Goldstein, a kind-hearted witch with mind-reading abilities who aids Newt Scamander in protecting magical creatures.

Ending Explained

In the ending of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, the main conflict revolves around the destructive force of the Obscurus, a dark entity formed from suppressed magical abilities. Newt Scamander, the protagonist, confronts the Obscurus, which is revealed to be the manifestation of Credence Barebone's repressed magic. As the Obscurus wreaks havoc in New York City, Newt and his friends work to contain it and protect both the wizarding and non-wizarding communities. In a climactic showdown, Newt uses his knowledge of magical creatures to calm the Obscurus, ultimately leading to a tragic resolution as Credence is lost to the power of the Obscurus. The destructive force is neutralized, but the emotional toll is significant. The wizarding world faces the consequences of its secrecy, as the exposure of magic to non-magical people threatens the delicate balance between the two communities. The film concludes with Newt's successful release of magical creatures back into their habitats, symbolizing hope and the importance of understanding and accepting one's true nature. The narrative ties together themes of acceptance, the consequences of repression, and the need for coexistence, setting the stage for future conflicts in the series.