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FANTASTIC BEASTS: THE CRIMES OF GRINDELWALD script analysis

FANTASTIC BEASTS: THE CRIMES OF GRINDELWALD script - Save the Cat beat sheet analysis

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. The stakes escalate when Grindelwald amasses followers in a fiery rally, leading to a final confrontation and a shocking revelation about Credence’s identity.

65 Save the Cat fit score 75% analysis confidence / 101 parsed scenes

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1

Opening Image

Scene 1 / Page 1 / 1% target

80%

An aerial shot introduces the world and tone with the MACUSA building at night.

2

Theme Stated

Scene 20 / 5% target

70%

Newt argues morality over expediency, hinting at themes of choices and consequence.

Listen, I don't want to hear how the ends justify the means, Theseus.
3

Set-Up

Scenes 17-21 / 10% target

80%

Newt’s status quo at the Ministry, his travel ban hearing, family dynamics, and introduction of key players.

4

Catalyst

Scene 7 / 12% target

75%

Grindelwald’s transformation in transit signals his breakout and reignites the conflict.

No more silver tongue, eh?
5

Debate

Scene 30 / 20% target

75%

Newt refuses Dumbledore’s request to go to Paris due to his ban, debating duty versus personal risk.

I'm banned from international travel, Dumbledore. If I leave the country, they will put me in Azkaban and...
6

Break into Two

Scene 39 / 25% target

70%

Newt and Jacob decide to illegally travel to Paris, crossing into Act Two.

7

B Story

Scenes 27-28 / 30% target

80%

Newt’s meetings with Dumbledore establish the mentor relationship and emotional core.

8

Fun and Games

Scene 43 / 40% target

75%

The circus sequence showcases magical creatures and Parisian intrigue, delivering spectacle.

9

Midpoint

Scenes 23-24 / 50% target

70%

Grindelwald’s murder of a family and rallying speech mark the stakes rising into a dark victory.

10

Bad Guys Close In

Scene 50 / 65% target

75%

Queenie is captured at Grindelwald’s hideout, tightening the antagonists’ grip.

Oh, no, thank you. You've been real kind, but my sister Tina's probably worried sick about me, you...
11

All Is Lost

Scene 90 / 75% target

70%

Leta reveals the true baby swap to Credence, crushing hope and ending illusions.

12

Dark Night of the Soul

Scene 91 / 80% target

75%

Heroes realize they’ve been lured into a trap, confronting hopelessness before the final push.

They're purebloods. They kill the likes of us for sport!
13

Break into Three

Scenes 92-93 / 85% target

70%

Aurors arrive and Grindelwald begins his public rally, forcing the characters into a final plan.

14

Finale

Scenes 94-95 / 95% target

80%

The battle of fire in Père Lachaise Cemetery and the heroes’ stand against Grindelwald’s vision.

TOGETHER! In a circle, your wand into the earth, or all Paris will be lost!
15

Final Image

Scene 101 / 99% target

85%

Grindelwald reveals Credence as Aurelius Dumbledore, a shocking coda for the series.

You have suffered the most heinous of betrayals, most purposely bestowed upon you by your own blood. Your...