Nothing quite hits the spot like a good bout of escapism. The best entertainment to take you away from your worries and stress is fantasy movies.
Take a look at some of the best picks for fantasy movies on Max.
The Lord of the Rings: Return of the King (2003)
There’s never a bad time to revisit Middle-Earth. The conclusion to the incredible trilogy of films is yours to enjoy (and inevitably cry at) on Max right now.
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)
Your journey to Middle-Earth begins here. Enjoy the incredible music of Howard Shore and dive deep into the extensive lore of J.R.R. Tolkien as you follow a hobbit and his companions on an impossible journey.
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002)
With the fellowship split, the story resumes following Aragorn, who leads his companions into Rohan to find and rescue Merry and Pippin. Frodo and Sam, meanwhile, continue their treacherous journey to Mordor while stalked by a familiar fiend.
Spirited Away (2001)
What should be a simple move to the suburbs ends up transporting a 10-year-old girl into an entirely new land. Humans are beasts, and gods and witches rule the land.
Khun Pan 3 (2023)
In the third movie in the series, Khun Pan, a sorcerous cop, finds himself uncovering a conspiracy that threatens to change everything he knows. You can bet there’s going to be some high-octane action.
Howl’s Moving Castle (2004)
After a young woman ends up cursed in a frail, old body, she seeks a means of breaking the curse. Her travels end up leading her to new allies, such as a young wizard who owns a castle capable of walking on its own.
The Wizard of Oz (1939)
One of the most famous fantasy movies is The Wizard of Oz. It follows the story of Dorothy Gale, who ends up in a wondrous but dangerous world. Eager to return home, she gathers some memorable companions along the way.
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 (2011)
The final movie in the epic Harry Potter series is not one to miss. Enjoy magical fantasy like you’ve never seen before as you witness the Battle of Hogwarts.
The Seventh Seal (1957)
Nothing quite says fantasy like having a chess match with the Grim Reaper. That’s exactly what happens in this film after a crusading knight returns home.
Donnie Darko (2001)
Like your fantasy with a bit of crime and hallucinatory visions? Then you might want to watch Donnie Darko. It follows a teenager who escapes an accident but ends up receiving visions of a strange figure in a rabbit suit who keeps pushing him closer to the edge.
The Flash (2023)
When Barry Allen travels back in time to save his family, he ends up breaking the future. With no superheroes in the present to save the world, crime runs amok. Now, he must travel through the multiverse to bring everyone back.
Avatar: The Way of Water (2022)
When the RDA returns to Pandora, Jake Sully must work with the Na’vi to fight them off again. This time, he’ll have to find new allies to fight off an even bigger threat.
Evil Dead Rise (2023)
Based on the beloved franchise, this new iteration tries to bring in some new gore and horror. When a mother ends up possessed by a demon, her two daughters have to figure out how to free her and stop the curse from spreading.
Coraline (2009)
When a young girl moves to a new home, she struggles to connect with her parents. A door to a new world, however, takes her to a place where her parents spoil her with attention and gifts. Not everything is as benign as it seems, however.
The Lego Movie (2014)
Enter the fantastical world of the Lego universe. When a tyrant threatens the universe, an unassuming Lego construction worker must save the day with some familiar heroes and friends.
Beetlejuice (1988)
Two spirits are quite comfortable in their home. When an obnoxious family ends up moving in, however, their peaceful life quickly ends. They take a drastic measure by summoning a spirit that is full of tricks and surprises.
Sleepy Hollow (1999)
When murders occur in the otherwise sleepy town of Sleepy Hollow, a professional is called for. Ichabod Crane, investigator extraordinaire, is brought to the case. He’ll have to overcome his own fears to determine who is behind the grisly beheadings.
Corpse Bride (2005)
Practicing wedding vows has never been more dangerous. When a shy man practices his vows, he ends up bringing to life the spirit of a dead bride who believes they’re now married. He’ll have to find a way back to his real lover while ensuring his current bride doesn’t kill him.
Doctor Sleep (2019)
Horror mixes with fantasy in this return to Danny Torrance’s life. Using his gifts, he’ll have to locate another child who possesses the Shining before the evil entity known as Doctor Sleep gets her hands on her.
The Witch (2015)
Puritan life meets the supernatural when a remote family starts experiencing signs of witchcraft. After their baby is stolen, things only go from bad to worse. Is the witch among them? Or is she waiting nearby for the family to eat itself from the inside out?
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