Is Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them based on a book?

Common questions

Is Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them based on a book?

Yes. Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them is based on the play Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them: The Original Screenplay by J. K. Rowling (2001).

Who wrote the book Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them is based on?

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them: The Original Screenplay was written by J. K. Rowling and first published in 2001.

Is Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them: The Original Screenplay part of a series?

Yes, it is part of the Fantastic Beasts: The Original Screenplays series (2 books listed below in reading order).

Should I read the book before watching?

If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them: The Original Screenplay before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.