Professor Albus Dumbledore is aware of the highly effective, darkish wizard Gellert Grindelwald is shifting to grab management of the wizarding world. Unable to cease him alone, he entrusts magizoologist Newt Scamander to steer an intrepid crew of wizards and witches. They quickly encounter an array of outdated and new beasts as they conflict with Grindelwald's rising legion of followers.