Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald
"Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald" is the second film in the Fantastic Beasts series, released in 2018. It continues the story of Newt Scamander and the rising threat of Gellert Grindelwald, a dark wizard who seeks to dominate the non-magical world.
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Setting:
The story takes place mostly in Paris and picks up a few months after the events of the first film, in the year 1927.
Overview:
Grindelwald's Escape:
The film begins with Grindelwald (played by Johnny Depp) escaping custody while being transported from New York to Europe. Once free, he begins gathering followers to further his goal: creating a world where wizards rule over non-magical people.
Dumbledore’s Request:
Back in London, Albus Dumbledore (played by Jude Law) asks his former student Newt Scamander (Eddie Redmayne) to go to Paris. Dumbledore cannot act directly against Grindelwald due to a blood pact they made as young men.
Credence’s Identity:
The key figure in the story is Credence Barebone (Ezra Miller), who survived the events of the first film. He’s now in Paris, searching for his true identity. Grindelwald believes Credence is incredibly powerful and hopes to recruit him.
The Search in Paris:
Newt travels to Paris with his Niffler and other creatures, joined again by Jacob Kowalski and Queenie Goldstein. Tina Goldstein, now reinstated as an Auror, is also in Paris, searching for Credence. They all become entangled in the chase to find and protect him.
Major Revelations:
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Nagini is introduced — a Maledictus who can transform into a snake and is cursed to eventually remain one forever. She is close to Credence.
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Grindelwald hosts a rally in a Parisian cemetery, revealing his vision of a coming war and convincing many wizards to join his cause.
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In the climax, Grindelwald kills Leta Lestrange (Newt’s former love) and escapes, taking Credence with him.
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Grindelwald reveals to Credence that his real name is Aurelius Dumbledore, implying he is a long-lost brother of Albus Dumbledore — a shocking twist that raises many questions.
Themes:
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The danger of charismatic extremism
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Divided loyalties and family secrets
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Power, identity, and manipulation
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Love and loss
Ending:
Grindelwald has grown stronger, gathering followers and persuading Credence to join him. Dumbledore must find a way to confront him, despite their blood pact.
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