20 Best Fantasy Movies on AMC+ 2026
Find thrilling fantasy, horror, comedy, and action picks on AMC+, from The Mummy and Conan to cult favorites, with a regularly updated watchlist.
If you’re hunting for the best fantasy movies on AMC+, this list makes it easy to jump straight into sword-swinging heroes, cursed relics, dark creatures, and offbeat magic. Among the standout picks are Conan the Barbarian (1982), The Mummy (1999), and The Mummy Returns (2001), all of which deliver big adventure with a supernatural edge. If you want something stranger, The Frighteners (1996), Prisoners of the Ghostland (2021), and The Spine of Night (2021) bring horror, action, and fantasy together in wildly different ways. You’ll also find cult favorites like Pumpkinhead (1988) and Teen Wolf (1985), which show how flexible the genre can be. Whether you’re after nostalgia, creature scares, or pulpy fun, AMC+ has plenty to dig into.
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V/H/S/94
fantasy · horror · mystery · sci-fi · thriller
After the discovery of a mysterious VHS tape, a brutish police SWAT team launches a high-intensity raid on a remote warehouse, only to discover a sinister cult compound whose collection of pre-recorded material uncovers a nightmarish conspiracy.
Directed by Simon Barrett, Steven Kostanski, Chloe Okuno, Ryan Prows, Jennifer ReederCast Anna Hopkins, Christian Potenza, Brian Paul, Tim Campbell, Gina Louise PhillipsAMC+ -
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The Mummy
action · adventure · fantasy
Dashing legionnaire Rick O'Connell stumbles upon the hidden ruins of Hamunaptra while in the midst of a battle to claim the area in 1920s Egypt. It has been over three thousand years since former High Priest Imhotep suffered a fate worse than death as a punishment for a forbidden love—along with a curse that guarantees eternal doom upon the world if he is ever awoken.
Directed by Stephen SommersCast Brendan Fraser, Rachel Weisz, John Hannah, Arnold Vosloo, Kevin J. O'ConnorAMC+ -
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1408
fantasy · horror · mystery & thriller · made in europe
A man who specializes in debunking paranormal occurrences checks into the fabled room 1408 at the Dolphin Hotel. Soon after settling in, he confronts genuine terror.
Directed by Mikael HåfströmCast John Cusack, Tony Shalhoub, Len Cariou, Isiah Whitlock Jr., Jasmine Jessica AnthonyAMC+ -
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Pumpkinhead
fantasy · horror
When a group of teenagers inadvertently kill his only son, Ed Harley seeks the powers of a backwoods witch to bring the child back to life.
Directed by Stan WinstonCast Lance Henriksen, Jeff East, John D'Aquino, Kimberly Ross, Joel HoffmanAmazon Prime VideoAMC+ -
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Conan the Barbarian
adventure · fantasy
A horde of rampaging warriors massacre the parents of young Conan and enslave the young child for years on The Wheel of Pain. As the sole survivor of the childhood massacre, Conan is released from slavery and taught the ancient arts of fighting. Transforming himself into a killing machine, Conan travels into the wilderness to seek vengeance on Thulsa Doom, the man responsible for killing his family. In the wilderness, Conan takes up with the thieves Valeria and Subotai. The group comes upon King Osric, who wants the trio of warriors to help rescue his daughter who has joined Doom in the hills.
Directed by John MiliusCast Arnold Schwarzenegger, James Earl Jones, Max von Sydow, Sandahl Bergman, Ben DavidsonNetflixAMC+ -
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The Spine of Night
animation · action · adventure · fantasy · horror · sci-fi
When ancient dark magic falls into sinister hands and unleashes ages of suffering onto mankind, a group of heroes from different eras and cultures must band together in order to defeat it at all costs.
Directed by Philip Gelatt, Morgan Galen KingCast Richard E. Grant, Lucy Lawless, Patton Oswalt, Betty Gabriel, Joe ManganielloAMC+ -
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Prisoners of the Ghostland
fantasy · horror · mystery & thriller · western
A notorious criminal must break an evil curse in order to rescue an abducted girl who has mysteriously disappeared.
Directed by Sion SonoCast Nicolas Cage, Sofia Boutella, Nick Cassavetes, Bill Moseley, Tak SakaguchiAMC+ -
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The Mummy Returns
action · adventure · fantasy · thriller
Rick and Evelyn O’Connell, along with their 8-year-old son Alex, discover the key to the legendary Scorpion King’s might: the fabled Bracelet of Anubis. Unfortunately, a newly resurrected Imhotep has designs on the bracelet as well, and isn’t above kidnapping its new bearer, Alex, to gain control of Anubis’s otherworldly army.
Directed by Stephen SommersCast Brendan Fraser, Rachel Weisz, John Hannah, Arnold Vosloo, Oded FehrAMC+ -
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Biosphere
comedy · drama · fantasy · mystery · romance · sci-fi
In the not-too-distant future, the last two men on earth must adapt and evolve to save humanity.
Directed by Mel EslynCast Sterling K. Brown, Mark DuplassAMC+ -
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Byzantium
drama · fantasy · horror · thriller
Residents of a coastal town learn, with deadly consequences, the secret shared by the two mysterious women who have sought refuge at a local resort.
Directed by Neil JordanCast Saoirse Ronan, Barry Cassin, Gemma Arterton, David Heap, Warren BrownAMC+ -
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Demon
drama · fantasy · horror · thriller
A bridegroom is possessed by an unquiet spirit in the midst of his own wedding celebration, in this clever take on the Jewish legend of the dybbuk.
Directed by Marcin WronaCast Itay Tiran, Agnieszka Żulewska, Andrzej Grabowski, Tomasz Schuchardt, Adam WoronowiczAmazon Prime VideoAMC+ -
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The Illusionist
drama · fantasy · mystery · romance · thriller
With his eye on a lovely aristocrat, a gifted illusionist named Eisenheim uses his powers to win her away from her betrothed, a crown prince. But Eisenheim's scheme creates tumult within the monarchy and ignites the suspicion of a dogged inspector.
Directed by Neil BurgerCast Edward Norton, Paul Giamatti, Jessica Biel, Rufus Sewell, Eddie MarsanAmazon Prime VideoAMC+Freevee -
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Lucky
drama · fantasy · horror · thriller
May, a self help author with all the answers, suddenly finds herself stalked by a masked man who mysteriously reappears every night. Even when she kills him. May struggles to get help from the people around her as she fights to stay alive. Is this paranoia, or is she doomed to accept her new reality?
Directed by Natasha KermaniCast Brea Grant, Leith M. Burke, Dhruv Uday Singh, Hunter C. Smith, Chivonne MichelleAMC+ -
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Tale of Tales
drama · fantasy · horror
The Queen of Selvascura risks everything to be a mother; the King of Roccaforte falls in love with the voice of a mysterious girl; the King of Altomonte becomes obsessed with a flea and neglects his daughter.
Directed by Matteo GarroneCast Salma Hayek, Vincent Cassel, Toby Jones, John C. Reilly, Shirley HendersonAMC+ -
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The Returned
documentary · drama · fantasy · made in europe
The lives of the residents of a small French town are changed when thousands of the recently dead inexplicably come back to life and try to integrate themselves into society that has changed for them.
Directed by Robin CampilloCast Géraldine Pailhas, Jonathan Zaccaï, Frédéric Pierrot, Victor Garrivier, Catherine SamieAMC+ -
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The Zero Theorem
comedy · drama · fantasy · mystery · sci-fi
A computer hacker's goal to discover the reason for human existence continually finds his work interrupted thanks to the Management; this time, they send a teenager and lusty love interest to distract him.
Directed by Terry GilliamCast Christoph Waltz, Gwendoline Christie, Rupert Friend, Ray Cooper, Lily ColeAmazon Prime VideoAMC+Freevee -
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Witch
fantasy · history · horror · thriller
Small town, England. 1575. William embarks on a journey to prove the innocence of his wife, Twyla, falsely accused of being a witch and will be put to death if found guilty. William must hunt down the real witch, to save Twyla from death.
Directed by Craig Hinde, Marc ZammitCast Russell Shaw, Ryan Spong, Sarah Alexandra Marks, Fabrizio Santino, Daniel C JordanAMC+ -
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The Angry Black Girl and Her Monster
drama · fantasy · horror
Vicaria's a brilliant teenager. After the brutal murder of her brother, she embarks on a dangerous journey to ressurect him.
Directed by Bomani J. StoryCast Laya DeLeon Hayes, Denzel Whitaker, Chad L. Coleman, Reilly Brooke Stith, Keith HollidayAMC+ -
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Honey Bunch
comedy · fantasy · horror · sci-fi · thriller
Diana's husband is taking her to an experimental trauma facility deep in the wilderness, but she can't remember why... As her memories begin to creep back in so do some unwelcome sinister truths about her marriage.
Directed by Dusty Mancinelli, Madeleine Sims-FewerCast Grace Glowicki, Ben Petrie, Julian Richings, Jesse LaVercombe, Sarah KolaskyAMC+ -
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Visible Secret
comedy · drama · fantasy · horror · mystery · romance
A man develops a relationship with a woman who has mysterious supernatural abilities.
Directed by Ann HuiCast Eason Chan, Shu Qi, Anthony Chau-Sang Wong, Sam Lee, James WongAMC+
Wrapping Up
This lineup shows how much range fantasy can have on AMC+, from mythic battles and monster movies to dark comedies and animated fever dreams. Whether you started with The Mummy, stayed for Conan, or veered into the weird with The Spine of Night, there’s something here for every kind of fan. Bookmark this page so you can come back whenever you want a quick watchlist that blends action, adventure, fantasy, horror, and comedy. We update it regularly, so it’s a good place to check for fresh picks and changing availability.
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Do I need a AMC+ subscription to watch these?
Yes — every title on this list is currently available on AMC+. Availability can change, so we recommend checking the streaming link on each title before you start watching.
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Last updated: September 11, 2026