In this second original screenplay from J.K. Rowling, the powerful Dark wizard Gellert Grindelwald escapes custody and sets about gathering followers to raise pure-blood wizards up to rule over all non-magical beings. Albus Dumbledore enlists Newt Scamander to thwart Grindelwald’s plans, unaware of the dangers that lie ahead. This screenplay expands on earlier events that helped shaped the Wizarding World, with some surprising nods to the Harry Potter stories that will delight fans of both the books and films.