2017
Gellert Grindelwald escapes custody and seeks Credence Barebone, whom Albus Dumbledore tasks Newt Scamander with finding. Newt travels to Paris, reuniting with Tina and encountering Queenie, who has been manipulated by Grindelwald, while Leta Lestrange reveals Credence is not her deceased half-brother. Grindelwald holds a rally, forcing attendees to choose sides, leading to Leta's sacrifice, Queenie and Credence joining him, and Newt's allies containing the destructive fire. Grindelwald reveals Credence is Aurelius Dumbledore, while Newt returns to Hogwarts, giving Dumbledore the blood pact vial, providing a way to confront Grindelwald.
Save the Cat beat sheet
The film opens with Grindelwald’s escape and follows Newt Scamander as he’s drawn into the conflict between Dumbledore and Grindelwald, his quest to find Credence in Paris intertwined with a budding romance with Tina.
Open full beat sheetNewt Scamander is listed as Magizoologist. Eccentric, compassionate wizard dedicated to the study and protection of magical creatures. In the parsed data, Newt Scamander is connected to 42 scenes, 89 dialogue lines, 89 text mentions, first appearing around scene 18.
42 scenes / 89 dialogue linesTina Goldstein is listed as Auror. Determined, intelligent Auror searching for Credence. In the parsed data, Tina Goldstein is connected to 28 scenes, 36 dialogue lines, 36 text mentions, first appearing around scene 3.
28 scenes / 36 dialogue linesGellert Grindelwald is listed as Dark Wizard. Powerful, manipulative dark wizard seeking to rule over non-magical people. In the parsed data, Gellert Grindelwald is connected to 24 scenes, 44 dialogue lines, 44 text mentions, first appearing around scene 15.
24 scenes / 44 dialogue linesJacob Kowalski is listed as No-Maj. Kind-hearted baker, friend to Newt and Queenie. In the parsed data, Jacob Kowalski is connected to 23 scenes, 37 dialogue lines, 38 text mentions, first appearing around scene 37.
23 scenes / 37 dialogue linesLeta Lestrange is listed as Ministry Official. Complex woman with a tragic past, engaged to Theseus. In the parsed data, Leta Lestrange is connected to 15 scenes, 27 dialogue lines, 29 text mentions, first appearing around scene 18.
15 scenes / 27 dialogue linesYusuf Kama is listed as Wizard. Seeking revenge against the Lestrange family. In the parsed data, Yusuf Kama is connected to 15 scenes, 12 dialogue lines, 12 text mentions, first appearing around scene 45.
15 scenes / 12 dialogue linesCredence Barebone is listed as Obscurial. Troubled young man with immense, destructive magical power. In the parsed data, Credence Barebone is connected to 15 scenes, 7 dialogue lines, 7 text mentions, first appearing around scene 56.
15 scenes / 7 dialogue linesTheseus Scamander is listed as Auror. Newt's brother, high-ranking Ministry official. In the parsed data, Theseus Scamander is connected to 13 scenes, 27 dialogue lines, 27 text mentions, first appearing around scene 18.
13 scenes / 27 dialogue linesBunty Broadacre is listed as Newt's Assistant. Dedicated assistant, loves magical creatures. In the parsed data, Bunty Broadacre is connected to 13 scenes, 18 dialogue lines, 18 text mentions, first appearing around scene 3.
13 scenes / 18 dialogue linesVinda Rosier is listed as Acolyte. Loyal follower of Grindelwald. In the parsed data, Vinda Rosier is connected to 12 scenes, 9 dialogue lines, 9 text mentions, first appearing around scene 3.
12 scenes / 9 dialogue linesAlbus Dumbledore is listed as Professor at Hogwarts. Powerful wizard, former friend of Grindelwald, mentor to Newt. In the parsed data, Albus Dumbledore is connected to 10 scenes, 21 dialogue lines, 21 text mentions, first appearing around scene 27.
10 scenes / 21 dialogue linesQueenie Goldstein is listed as Witch. Legilimens, sister to Tina, deeply in love with Jacob. In the parsed data, Queenie Goldstein is connected to 10 scenes, 19 dialogue lines, 19 text mentions, first appearing around scene 37.
10 scenes / 19 dialogue linesNagini is listed as Circus Performer. Carrier of a blood curse destined to turn her into a snake permanently. In the parsed data, Nagini is connected to 10 scenes, 3 dialogue lines, 3 text mentions, first appearing around scene 64.
10 scenes / 3 dialogue linesTorquil Travers is listed as Head of Magical Law Enforcement. Harsh, mean-spirited Ministry official. In the parsed data, Torquil Travers is connected to 5 scenes, 4 dialogue lines, 4 text mentions, first appearing around scene 19.
5 scenes / 4 dialogue linesNicolas Flamel is listed as Alchemist. Immortal alchemist, acquaintance of Dumbledore. In the parsed data, Nicolas Flamel is connected to 2 scenes, 10 dialogue lines, 11 text mentions, first appearing around scene 65.
2 scenes / 10 dialogue linesAerial shot of the MACUSA building.
Grindelwald is held prisoner in a magically fixed chair.
Gellert GrindelwaldPicquery and Spielman discuss Grindelwald's transfer.
Gellert Grindelwald, Tina Goldstein, Bunty Broadacre, Vinda RosierGrindelwald is transported out of the cells.
Gellert GrindelwaldGrindelwald is loaded into a carriage for transport.
Gellert Grindelwald, Tina Goldstein, Vinda Rosier, Bunty BroadacreAbernathy clings to the carriage.
Vinda RosierGrindelwald begins his transformation.
Gellert Grindelwald, Bunty BroadacreAbernathy transforms into Grindelwald.
Gellert Grindelwald, Vinda RosierSpielman realizes the deception.
Gellert Grindelwald, Bunty BroadacreGrindelwald attacks the Aurors.
Gellert GrindelwaldThe Chupacabra attacks Spielman.
Gellert Grindelwald, Bunty BroadacreGrindelwald drives the carriage into the river.
Gellert GrindelwaldThe carriage fills with water.
Vinda Rosier, Bunty BroadacreGrindelwald strikes the Aurors with lightning.
Gellert GrindelwaldGrindelwald frees Abernathy and discards Spielman.
Gellert Grindelwald, Vinda Rosier, Bunty BroadacreSpielman falls toward the sea.
Bunty BroadacreEstablishing shot of the Ministry.
Newt meets Leta Lestrange.
Newt Scamander, Leta Lestrange, Theseus ScamanderNewt's hearing regarding his travel ban.
Newt Scamander, Theseus Scamander, Bunty Broadacre, Torquil TraversTheseus and Newt argue.
Newt Scamander, Theseus ScamanderGrimmson is hired.
Torquil TraversEstablishing shot of Paris.
Grindelwald and his acolytes murder a family.
Gellert Grindelwald, Vinda RosierGrindelwald discusses his plans.
Gellert Grindelwald, Vinda RosierGrindelwald kills a child.
Gellert GrindelwaldNewt evades an Auror and meets Dumbledore's glove.
Newt ScamanderNewt meets Dumbledore.
Newt Scamander, Albus DumbledoreNewt and Dumbledore discuss the past.
Newt Scamander, Albus DumbledoreDumbledore asks Newt to find Credence.
Newt Scamander, Albus DumbledoreNewt refuses to go to Paris.
Newt Scamander, Albus DumbledoreNewt arrives home.
Newt ScamanderNewt returns home to find baby Nifflers causing chaos and captures them.
Newt ScamanderNewt and Bunty tend to magical creatures, including a Kelpie.
Newt Scamander, char_16Newt finds Jacob and Queenie in his apartment.
Newt Scamander, Jacob Kowalski, Queenie GoldsteinNewt realizes Queenie has enchanted Jacob and breaks the spell.
Newt Scamander, Jacob Kowalski, Queenie GoldsteinQueenie and Jacob argue in the street before Queenie Disapparates.
Jacob Kowalski, Queenie GoldsteinNewt and Jacob decide to go to Paris.
Newt Scamander, Jacob KowalskiNagini performs at the circus, leading to chaos and fire.
Tina Goldstein, Credence Barebone, Nagini, Yusuf Kama, Torquil TraversTina and Yusuf Kama discuss their search for Credence.
Tina Goldstein, Yusuf KamaNewt and Jacob discuss Tina and their plan to leave the country illegally using a Portkey.
Newt Scamander, Jacob Kowalski, Torquil TraversNewt and Jacob confront Kama on a street in Paris, asking about Tina's whereabouts.
Newt Scamander, Jacob Kowalski, Yusuf KamaGrindelwald discusses his plan for Credence with his acolytes.
Gellert Grindelwald, Vinda Rosier, Credence BareboneNewt and Jacob find Tina in Kama's hideout, but are trapped by Kama who then collapses.
Newt Scamander, Tina Goldstein, Jacob Kowalski, Yusuf KamaNewt captures the Zouwu on a bridge in Paris.
Newt Scamander, Tina Goldstein, Jacob Kowalski, Yusuf KamaNewt and Jacob arrive in Paris and track Tina's movements.
Newt Scamander, Jacob KowalskiTravers and Aurors confront Dumbledore at Hogwarts.
Albus Dumbledore, Leta Lestrange, Theseus Scamander, Bunty BroadacreDumbledore speaks with Leta Lestrange about her past.
Albus Dumbledore, Leta LestrangeQueenie is held at Grindelwald's hideout and speaks with Rosier.
Queenie Goldstein, Vinda RosierQueenie tries to find Tina at the French Ministry.
Queenie GoldsteinQueenie is questioned by Rosier and then confronted by Grindelwald, who tries to manipulate her.
Queenie Goldstein, Vinda Rosier, Gellert GrindelwaldDumbledore looks into the Mirror of Erised and sees a vision of his past with Grindelwald.
Albus Dumbledore, Gellert GrindelwaldEstablishing shot of Nicolas Flamel's house.
Tina tends to Kama while Newt is inside his case.
Tina Goldstein, Yusuf KamaNewt is inside the case with the Zouwu.
Newt ScamanderCredence and Nagini confront Irma, but Grimmson kills her.
Credence Barebone, Nagini, Torquil TraversJacob enters and calls into the case for Newt.
Jacob Kowalski, Tina GoldsteinNewt frees the Zouwu.
Newt ScamanderNewt emerges from the case and helps Tina with Kama.
Newt Scamander, Tina Goldstein, Jacob Kowalski, Yusuf KamaJacob tries to stop Tina from leaving.
Jacob Kowalski, Tina Goldstein, Newt ScamanderNewt catches up to Tina and they discuss their relationship and the situation.
Newt Scamander, Tina GoldsteinWizards notice the banners.
Queenie touches a banner.
Queenie GoldsteinNewt and Tina discuss going to the French Ministry.
Newt Scamander, Tina GoldsteinGrindelwald meets Credence and Nagini.
Credence Barebone, Nagini, Gellert GrindelwaldJacob meets Nicolas Flamel and sees visions in the crystal ball.
Jacob Kowalski, Nicolas FlamelNewt uses Polyjuice Potion to transform into Theseus.
Newt Scamander, Tina GoldsteinTheseus and Leta discuss the rally, while Newt and Tina infiltrate.
Theseus Scamander, Leta Lestrange, Bunty Broadacre, Newt Scamander, Tina GoldsteinNewt and Tina run through the corridor as the potion wears off.
Newt Scamander, Tina GoldsteinNewt and Tina run through the Ministry corridor as the Polyjuice Potion wears off, triggering an alarm.
Newt Scamander, Tina Goldstein, Theseus ScamanderNewt and Tina escape into the mailroom, where Tina magically binds Theseus.
Newt Scamander, Tina Goldstein, Theseus ScamanderAbernathy and Macduff plant a box in the Lestrange mausoleum.
Jacob searches for the Lestrange mausoleum.
Jacob KowalskiJacob arrives at the tomb and enters.
Jacob KowalskiJacob is confronted by a figure inside the tomb.
Jacob KowalskiNewt and Tina encounter Melusine to gain access to the records room.
Newt Scamander, Tina GoldsteinNewt and Tina search for records, Leta arrives, and they are attacked by Matagots.
Newt Scamander, Tina Goldstein, Leta LestrangeThe Zouwu escapes the Ministry with Newt.
Newt ScamanderNewt, Tina, and Leta arrive at the cemetery.
Newt Scamander, Tina Goldstein, Leta LestrangeA confrontation occurs between Kama, Leta, Credence, and others.
Newt Scamander, Tina Goldstein, Jacob Kowalski, Credence Barebone, Leta Lestrange, NaginiFlashback to 1896, showing Kama's family.
Yusuf KamaMr. Scamander. The wizarding and non-wizarding worlds have been at peace for over a century. Grindelwald wants to see that peace destroyed, and for certain members of our community his message is very seductive. Many purebloods believe it is their birthright to rule not only our world but the non-magic world as well. They see Grindelwald as their hero, and Grindelwald sees this boy as a means to make this all come true.
That's what they're whispering. Pureblood or not, I know this: An Obscurus grows in the absence of love as a dark twin, an only friend. If Credence has a real brother or sister out there who can take its place, he might yet be saved. Wherever Credence is in Paris, he's either in danger or a danger to others. We may not know who he is yet, but he needs to be found. And I rather hoped you might be the one to find him.
For I do not fight out of hatred. I say the Muggles are not lesser, but other. Not worthless, but of other value. Not disposable, but of a different disposition. Magic blooms only in rare souls. It is granted to those who live for higher things. Oh, and what a world we could make, for all of humanity. We who live for freedom, for truth -- and for love.
Hey, Newt, buddy. Tina's up here. She's all by her lonesome and maybe you want to come up and keep her company? I've been looking for food, and I ain't found any. I guess I'm gonna go upstairs and try my luck in the -- I dunno -- the attic!
Mr. Scamander, have you got anything in your case that might help revive this man? I need to question him. I think he knows who Credence really is. The scars on his hand suggest an unbreakable vow --
I've seen one of these before. It was at the fair. There was this dame there, and she had a veil. I gave her a nickel and she told me about my future. She missed out on quite a bit, actually.
It's an expression derived from the three heads of the Runespoor. The middle one is the visionary. Every Auror in Europe wants Credence dead -- except you. You've gone middle head.
Oh, no, thank you. You've been real kind, but my sister Tina's probably worried sick about me, you know. Banging on all the doors and things, so I think I'd better be going.
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