Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them: Newt

| 2017

Directed by: Josh Oreck

Movie poster for Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them: Newt (2017)

Main Plot

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them follows Newt Scamander, a magizoologist who arrives in 1920s New York with a suitcase full of magical creatures. After a series of mishaps, some of the creatures escape into the city, causing chaos and drawing the attention of both the magical community and the non-magical population. As Newt attempts to recapture his creatures, he encounters various characters, including a No-Maj (non-magical person) who becomes inadvertently involved in the magical world. The story unfolds against the backdrop of rising tensions between wizards and non-wizards, as well as the threat posed by dark forces. Newt and his newfound friends must navigate these challenges while trying to protect the magical creatures and maintain the secrecy of the wizarding world. The film blends adventure, humor, and fantasy, exploring themes of acceptance and the importance of understanding magical beings.

Characters

  • Dan Fogler plays Jacob Kowalski, a No-Maj who befriends Newt Scamander and helps him recapture escaped magical creatures.
  • Eddie Redmayne plays Newt Scamander, a magizoologist who travels to New York with a suitcase of magical creatures, inadvertently unleashing chaos and aiding in the fight against dark forces.
  • Newt Scamander is a magizoologist who travels to New York, where his magical creatures escape, leading to chaos and a quest to recapture them.
  • Katherine Waterston plays Tina Goldstein, a demoted Auror who helps Newt Scamander recapture escaped magical creatures and uncover a dark conspiracy in 1920s New York.

Ending Explained

In the ending of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, Newt Scamander successfully confronts the escalating conflict between magical and non-magical communities. The climax occurs when the Obscurus, a dark force created by suppressed magical abilities, wreaks havoc in New York City. Newt, along with his allies, manages to locate and calm the Obscurus, revealing it to be the manifestation of a young wizard’s pain and fear. Through a combination of empathy and understanding, Newt demonstrates the importance of acceptance and the need to protect magical creatures and beings. He ultimately helps to subdue the Obscurus, preventing further destruction and loss of life. In the aftermath, the wizarding community faces the repercussions of their actions, leading to a temporary truce between wizards and non-wizards. The film concludes with Newt returning to his travels, having gained a deeper understanding of his purpose and the importance of coexistence. The resolution of the main conflict emphasizes themes of compassion and the need for unity in the face of fear and misunderstanding, setting the stage for future adventures and the ongoing struggle for acceptance within the magical world.

Josh Oreck Short Dan Fogler Eddie Redmayne J.K. Rowling Katherine Waterston