In a magical world where extraordinary creatures coexist with humans, tensions rise between wizards and their enemies. Following the capture of the powerful dark wizard Gellert Grindelwald, things are not as they seem. Grindelwald manages to escape from his prison and begins his campaign to unite wizards and establish an order where they dominate non-magical beings. Amidst the chaos, Newt Scamander finds himself dragged into a battle he never expected.
The magical government, under pressure from the international community, summons Newt to track down Grindelwald and help stop his evil plans. With the help of some loyal friends, including Tina Goldstein and her sister Queenie, Newt's journey takes him to Paris, where he finds himself in a world of intrigue and betrayal. Alongside them, the young wizard Albus Dumbledore plays a crucial role, for although he cannot pursue Grindelwald directly, he assigns Newt the mission of confronting his dark designs.
The story delves into Grindelwald's past and his relationship with Dumbledore, revealing secrets that will change the course of the future. With spectacular magical creatures and a narrative filled with moral dilemmas, the characters must decide whom to trust and what sacrifices they are willing to make to protect their world. In a game of loyalties and power, the fate of all hangs in the balance.