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The Fantastic Beasts series, directed by David Yates, consists of prequel films to the Harry Potter franchise. Set several decades before the original Harry Potter books and films, the Fantastic Beasts series follows the adventures of magizoologist Newt Scamander and explores the hidden magical world. The series delves into the history of magic and introduces new characters and creatures, expanding the Wizarding World created by J.K. Rowling.