In 1926, Newt Scamander arrives at the Magical Congress of the United States of America with a magically expanded briefcase, which houses a number of dangerous creatures and their habitats. When the creatures escape from the briefcase, it sends the American wizarding authorities after Newt, and threatens to strain even further the state of magical and non-magical relations.
In 1926 New York, eccentric magizoologist Newt Scamander arrives with a case full of magical creatures. When some of these creatures escape into the city, it causes chaos and attracts the attention of the Magical Congress of the United States of America. Newt must work with No-Maj (non-magical) Jacob Kowalski and MACUSA Auror Tina Goldstein to recapture the beasts before they are discovered by Muggles, all while a dark force threatens to unravel the wizarding world.
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its imaginative world-building, visual effects, and Eddie Redmayne's performance. Some critics found the plot to be a bit convoluted and the pacing uneven, but overall, it was seen as a successful expansion of the Harry Potter universe.
Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed the film, appreciating the continuation of the Wizarding World and the introduction of new magical creatures. Some viewers felt it lacked the emotional depth of the Harry Potter films but were still entertained by the adventure and special effects.
Won the Academy Award for Best Costume Design. Nominated for multiple other awards, including BAFTAs.
The film's original script was written by J.K. Rowling herself, marking her screenwriting debut.
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