With the sinister Gellert Grindelwald (Mads Mikkelsen) wreaking havoc worldwide, the powerful wizard Professor Albus Dumbledore (Jude Law) must seek out help if he is to thwart the dark wizard's schemes before time runs out. With the help of the charming Magizoologist Newt Scamander (Eddie Redmayne) and Scamander's ragtag team of allies, Dumbledore faces Grindelwald and the dark wizard's acolytes in an all-out battle for the greater good. David Yates directs the fantasy adventure based on the original characters by author J.K. Rowling.