Fantastic Beasts: A Natural History

Fantastic Beasts: A Natural History is a documentary that explores the origins of mythical creatures and their presence in legends, storytelling, and cinema. Narrated by Stephen Fry, the film examines how real animals on Earth may have inspired these fantasies. The journey includes visits to locations such as Florida, Utah, and Loch Ness, and features an interview with J.K. Rowling. The project was a collaboration between Warner Bros, the Natural History Museum, and the BBC Studios Natural History Unit.

The film was directed by Chris Chapman and represents the first entry in the chronological list of his directed works. Alongside Stephen Fry, the cast includes J.K. Rowling and Christian Manz appearing as themselves. Released in 2022 with a runtime of 58 minutes, the United Kingdom production has received generally positive feedback from viewers. It holds a rating of 6.6/10 on IMDb based on 778 votes and a 7.1/10 rating on TMDB from 44 votes.