Professor Albus Dumbledore (Jude Law) realizes that the powerful dark wizard Gellert Grindelwald (Max Michelson) is trying to seize control of the wizarding world. Dumbledore knows that he will not be able to stop Grindelwald alone, so he entrusts magical zoologist Newt Scamander (Eddie Redmayne) to lead a sophisticated team of wizards, witches and a brave Muggle baker to carry out this dangerous mission. Along the way, they will encounter a variety of magical animals, ranging from old friends to unseen mysterious creatures, and at any time they will clash with Grindelwald's growing followers. The risks of this operation are so high... how long can Dumbledore continue to sit idly by?