Auror Files: Death Eater Hunt

In the magical world of 1920s New York, Newt Scamander, a magizoologist, accidentally releases a case full of magical creatures into the city. He must work with a No-Maj baker and his wife, along with an auror from the Magical Congress of the United States of America, to recapture them. Meanwhile, a dark force, believed to be linked to a powerful dark wizard, is wreaking havoc and threatening to expose the wizarding world to the non-magical community.

Auror Files: Death Eater Hunt received a mixed to positive reception from critics and audiences. While praised for its visual effects, expanded magical world, and performances, some found the plot to be convoluted and less engaging than its predecessor.

• Praised for its inventive creature designs and dazzling visual spectacle.

• Noted for expanding the magical universe with new lore and settings.

• Criticized for a less focused narrative and a departure from the original's charm.

Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed the film's imaginative magical elements and the continued development of the wizarding world. However, many felt the story lacked the emotional depth and tight plotting of the first installment, with some finding the pacing uneven.

Nominated for one Academy Award for Best Production Design.

The film features a significant number of new magical creatures, with designer Pierre Bohanna stating that over 200 unique creature designs were created, although not all made it into the final cut.