Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald (2018) is the second installment in the Fantastic Beasts series, set in the Wizarding World created by J.K. Rowling. The film follows magizoologist Newt Scamander, who is reluctantly drawn into a conflict involving the dark wizard Gellert Grindelwald, who escapes custody and seeks to dominate the magical world. Grindelwald’s ultimate plan involves recruiting followers, including Credence Barebone, a young wizard with powerful, mysterious abilities. Newt, along with his friends, including Tina Goldstein and Jacob Kowalski, must work to stop Grindelwald’s dangerous rise to power.

The story also delves into the past of Albus Dumbledore and his complicated relationship with Grindelwald, as well as the growing tensions between the magical and non-magical worlds. As secrets unfold, alliances shift, and difficult choices arise, the film sets the stage for a much larger conflict to come. With stunning visuals and a darker tone, The Crimes of Grindelwald explores themes of loyalty, power, and the struggle between good and evil.