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Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
David Yates · Film · 2016
You loved how Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them made hidden, dangerous worlds feel like a lived-in, wondrous reality.
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Mrs. Perivale and the Blue Fire Crystal
Dash Hoffman · Book · 2017
If the creature-focused chaos of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them captivated you, you will appreciate this journey where an underdog faces a world-altering prophecy alongside mysterious magical creatures.
Fablehaven
Brandon Mull · Book · 2007
The sense of wonder found in Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them returns here as you explore a hidden sanctuary for magical creatures that exists right under our noses.
Curious George
Hans Augusto Rey and Margret Rey · Book · 1941
Just as Newt navigates a fish-out-of-water experience in Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, you will enjoy this classic story of an inquisitive creature causing innocent, widespread mischief.
Secrets of the Dragon Sanctuary
Brandon Mull · Book · 2010
Much like the hidden magical ecosystem in Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, this story expands on the tension of maintaining a secret sanctuary against a looming evil force.
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The Magicians
Sera Gamble · Series · 2015
If you enjoyed the secret magical society depicted in Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, you will be drawn to this exploration of an institution where magic is very real.
Fallout
Graham Wagner · Series · 2024
This series mirrors the social tensions found in Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, focusing on the friction between protected groups and the harsh, forgotten world outside their borders.
Stranger Things
Ross Duffer · Series · 2016
The intersection of secret government experiments and dangerous supernatural forces in this show echoes the same high-stakes mystery that drives the plot of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.
Monarch: Legacy of Monsters
Matt Fraction · Series · 2023
Fans of the secret organization and monster-related stakes in Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them will thrive on this globetrotting adventure centered on hidden histories and massive, dangerous creatures.
Podcasts on the same thread
The Realignment
The Realignment · Podcast · 2026
The political maneuvering and institutional change discussed here parallel the struggle for order within the wizarding government you witnessed throughout Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.
1619
The New York Times · Podcast · 2019
Just as Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them examines the complex history of American magical relations, this series provides a deep, critical look at the foundational structures of society.
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Common questions
Is Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them set in the United States?
Yes, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them takes place in 1926. Newt Scamander arrives at the Magical Congress of the United States of America, where he inadvertently causes magical creatures to escape from his briefcase, leading to conflict with American wizarding authorities.
What happens when the creatures escape in Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them?
When the creatures escape from Newt Scamander's magically expanded briefcase in Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, they threaten to strain the existing relations between the magical and non-magical communities, causing the American wizarding authorities to pursue Newt throughout the city.
Does Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them feature a magical briefcase?
Yes, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them centers on Newt Scamander and his magically expanded briefcase. This briefcase houses a variety of dangerous creatures and their natural habitats, which serves as the primary catalyst for the events that unfold after the creatures escape.
What is the primary conflict in Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them?
The primary conflict in Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them arises when Newt Scamander's creatures escape into 1926 America. This situation forces him to deal with the American wizarding authorities while simultaneously managing the risk that these creatures pose to magical and non-magical relations.