Are you a Potterhead who’s bummed-out because the Harry Potter Series had come to an end?

Or are you a Non-Potterhead who has zero knowledge of the wizarding world?

If you are the latter, it’s time to stop being a muggle — oh, right; a “muggle” can refer to “a person who is not conversant with a particular activity or skill,” or in J.K. Rowling’s definition, “a non-magical person, most of whom are completely unaware of the existence of the wizarding world” — and take your first step into the enchanting world of witchcraft and wizardry.

But wait a second… You don’t have to read seven novels and watch all eight films of the Happy Potter Series to kickstart this journey of discovering magic! There is now an entirely new franchise called “Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them” which will eventually expand to five films in total.

Hop onto the time traveling machine — more like the theater seats — which bring us into New York City in 1926. This film, scripted by Rowling and directed by David Yates, is what most people would call an adult version of the Happy Potter film series. The concepts of mystical creatures involved in this movie are derived from a copy of Harry Potter’s textbook, so if you’ve never had any exposure to the Harry Potter series, fret not, because “Fantastic Beasts” is the movie for you.

New Scamander (Eddie Redmayne) is a shy, slightly elusive, but extremely warmhearted and tender Magizoolist, who adopted and tamed magical creatures. Unfortunately, some of these creatures escaped from his deceivingly small briefcase, forcing him to go on a creature-hunt and catch them with his briefcase -- slightly akin to how Ash Ketchum and friends hunt for and catch Pokemons with Pokeballs. This matter was made more complicated — but perhaps, more amusing and delightful — when he accidentally swapped briefcases with a No-Maj (aka “No Magic,” an American term for “Mugglers”) and baker wannabe, Jacob Kowalski (Dan Fogler).

They then met Porpentina GoldStein (Katherine Waterson), Queenie (Alison Sudol), and a host of other characters who, together, unveil a chain of attention-grabbing plot twists. Of course, a shoutout should be given to the plethora of magical creatures that, from time to time, induce giggles, laughter, and murmurs of “aww” across the auditorium.

The dark side of the movie reveals itself when a formless, impalpable, ghost-like being starts to lose control. It flies around the City, creeps underground, and diffuse through humans. It crushes cars like drink cans, knock down buildings like lego blocks, and murder people in a way so morbid and ghoulish that you find the perpetrator inconceivable. You will find your eyes glued to the big screen, while your brain engages in a frenzied attempt to connect the dots and derive with answers and explanations, but only to find them being rejected and proven wrong by the ingenuity of the plot.

Ready to uncover the mystery behind the perilous force? Ready to bid goodbye to your “muggler” or “no-maj” term? Ready to find yourself invigorated and absorbed by the cinematography, as well as the idea of wizardry and witchcraft?

Yes? What are you waiting for! Forget whether you are a Potterhead or not, — that’s the past! It’s now time for a new beginning — grab a piece of paper and a pen, and jot this down: "To do: Watch 'Fantastic Beasts.'"

Psst. I heard this movie is even fascinating when watched in 3D.

Spellbound? “Always.”