Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them: The Original Screenplay takes readers behind the scenes of the magical world introduced in the film. Written by J.K. Rowling, this screenplay provides the full text of the film, which is set in the 1920s and follows the adventures of magizoologist Newt Scamander. The story takes place in the same wizarding universe as Harry Potter, but decades earlier, in the magical community of New York City. Newt Scamander travels to the city with his suitcase full of magical creatures, only to find himself caught up in a larger conflict involving dark forces threatening the wizarding and Muggle worlds alike. The screenplay includes vivid descriptions, dialogue, and the magical world’s rich history, allowing fans to revisit the story in a new format.