In “Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald,” the second installment of the “Fantastic Beasts” film series, directed by David Yates, the story continues to explore the wizarding world created by J.K. Rowling. The film revolves around the dark wizard Gellert Grindelwald’s rise to power and the efforts to stop him.
Detailed Summary of the Ending:
Credence’s True Identity: One of the central mysteries in the film is the true identity of Credence Barebone (Ezra Miller). It is revealed that he is Aurelius Dumbledore, a long-lost brother to Albus Dumbledore (Jude Law) and Gellert Grindelwald (Johnny Depp). This revelation sets up significant implications for the future of the series.
Leta Lestrange’s Sacrifice: Leta Lestrange (Zoë Kravitz), who has a complex history with Newt Scamander (Eddie Redmayne) and his brother Theseus Scamander (Callum Turner), makes a heroic sacrifice. She confronts Grindelwald to buy time for Newt and others to escape, and she ultimately dies in the battle.
The Final Confrontation: The film builds toward a climactic confrontation between Grindelwald and his followers on one side and a group of wizards and magical creatures, including Newt, Theseus, Tina Goldstein (Katherine Waterston), Jacob Kowalski (Dan Fogler), and others, on the other. Grindelwald escapes custody, and his vision of a new world order that includes wizards ruling over non-magical beings gains momentum.
Nagini’s Fate: Nagini (Claudia Kim), a Maledictus with the ability to transform into a snake, is revealed to be a valuable ally to Credence/Aurelius. Her character arc is expanded, hinting at her future as Lord Voldemort’s loyal snake.
Dumbledore’s Resolve: Albus Dumbledore, unable to directly confront Grindelwald due to a blood pact they made in their youth, enlists Newt’s help to thwart Grindelwald’s plans. The film sets up Dumbledore’s inner conflict and reluctance to face his former friend.
The ending leaves many questions unanswered and sets the stage for the next installment in the “Fantastic Beasts” series, as the characters prepare for an inevitable and dangerous conflict with Grindelwald. The revelations about Credence’s identity and the complexities of the relationships between characters add layers to the ongoing narrative.