20 Best Fantasy Movies on Netflix 2026
Find the best fantasy, comedy, romance, sci-fi, and drama picks on Netflix, from Dungeons & Dragons to Spider-Verse and more.
If you’re hunting for the best fantasy movies on Netflix, this list brings together big adventures, weird wonders, and a few smart genre mashups worth your time. You’ll find crowd-pleasers like Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, alongside darker, moodier picks such as The Witch and Frankenstein. There’s also room for timeless fun with Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, playful supernatural laughs in Ghostbusters, and heartfelt magic in About Time. Whether you want comedy, drama, romance, sci-fi, or straight-up fantasy, these films cover a lot of ground without wasting a stream.
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Wicked: For Good
drama · family · fantasy · musical · romance
Elphaba, the future Wicked Witch of the West and her relationship with Glinda, the Good Witch of the North. The second of a two-part feature film adaptation of the Broadway musical.
Directed by Jon M. ChuCast Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jeff Goldblum, Michelle Yeoh, Jonathan BaileyNetflix -
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Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
animation · action · adventure · family · fantasy · sci-fi
Struggling to find his place in the world while juggling school and family, Brooklyn teenager Miles Morales is unexpectedly bitten by a radioactive spider and develops unfathomable powers just like the one and only Spider-Man. While wrestling with the implications of his new abilities, Miles discovers a super collider created by the madman Wilson "Kingpin" Fisk, causing others from across the Spider-Verse to be inadvertently transported to his dimension.
Directed by Bob Persichetti, Peter Ramsey, Rodney RothmanCast Shameik Moore, Jake Johnson, Hailee Steinfeld, Mahershala Ali, Brian Tyree HenryNetflix -
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About Time
comedy · drama · fantasy · romance · sci-fi
The night after another unsatisfactory New Year's party, Tim's father reveals to him that the men in their family have the ability to travel through time. They can't change history, but they can change what happens and has happened in their own lives. Thus begins the start of a lesson in learning to appreciate life itself as it is, as it comes, and most importantly, the people living alongside us.
Directed by Richard CurtisCast Domhnall Gleeson, Rachel McAdams, Bill Nighy, Lydia Wilson, Lindsay DuncanNetflix -
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Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves
action · adventure · comedy · fantasy
A charming thief and a band of unlikely adventurers undertake an epic heist to retrieve a lost relic, but things go dangerously awry when they run afoul of the wrong people.
Directed by John Francis Daley, Jonathan GoldsteinCast Chris Pine, Michelle Rodriguez, Regé-Jean Page, Justice Smith, Sophia LillisNetflixParamount Plus -
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The Witch
drama · fantasy · horror · mystery · thriller
In 1630, a farmer relocates his family to a remote plot of land on the edge of a forest where strange, unsettling things happen. With suspicion and paranoia mounting, each family member's faith, loyalty and love are tested in shocking ways.
Directed by Robert EggersCast Anya Taylor-Joy, Ralph Ineson, Kate Dickie, Harvey Scrimshaw, Ellie GraingerNetflix -
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The Northman
action · adventure · drama · fantasy · history · thriller
Prince Amleth is on the verge of becoming a man when his father is brutally murdered by his uncle, who kidnaps the boy's mother. Two decades later, Amleth is now a Viking who's on a mission to save his mother, kill his uncle and avenge his father.
Directed by Robert EggersCast Alexander Skarsgård, Nicole Kidman, Claes Bang, Ethan Hawke, Anya Taylor-JoyNetflix -
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How to Train Your Dragon
action · adventure · comedy · drama · family · fantasy
On the rugged isle of Berk, where Vikings and dragons have been bitter enemies for generations, Hiccup stands apart, defying centuries of tradition when he befriends Toothless, a feared Night Fury dragon. Their unlikely bond reveals the true nature of dragons, challenging the very foundations of Viking society.
Directed by Dean DeBloisCast Mason Thames, Nico Parker, Gerard Butler, Nick Frost, Gabriel HowellNetflix -
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The Prince of Egypt
animation · adventure · drama · family · fantasy · musical
The strong bond between two Royal Egyptian brothers is challenged when their chosen responsibilities set them at odds, with extraordinary consequences.
Directed by Brenda Chapman, Steve Hickner, Simon WellsCast Val Kilmer, Ralph Fiennes, Michelle Pfeiffer, Sandra Bullock, Jeff GoldblumNetflix -
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Frankenstein
drama · fantasy · horror · sci-fi
Dr. Victor Frankenstein, a brilliant but egotistical scientist, brings a creature to life in a monstrous experiment that ultimately leads to the undoing of both the creator and his tragic creation.
Directed by Guillermo del ToroCast Oscar Isaac, Jacob Elordi, Christoph Waltz, Mia Goth, Felix KammererNetflix -
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Jumanji
adventure · comedy · family · fantasy
When siblings Judy and Peter discover an enchanted board game that opens the door to a magical world, they unwittingly invite Alan -- an adult who's been trapped inside the game for 26 years -- into their living room. Alan's only hope for freedom is to finish the game, which proves risky as all three find themselves running from giant rhinoceroses, evil monkeys and other terrifying creatures.
Directed by Joe JohnstonCast Robin Williams, Jonathan Hyde, Kirsten Dunst, Bradley Pierce, Bonnie HuntNetflix -
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Field of Dreams
drama · family · fantasy · sport
Ray Kinsella is an Iowa farmer who hears a mysterious voice telling him to turn his cornfield into a baseball diamond. He does, but the voice's directions don't stop -- even after the spirits of deceased ballplayers turn up to play.
Directed by Phil Alden RobinsonCast Kevin Costner, Amy Madigan, Gaby Hoffmann, Ray Liotta, Timothy BusfieldNetflix -
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Liar Liar
comedy · fantasy
Forced by his son's birthday wish, fast-talking attorney and habitual liar Fletcher Reede must tell the truth for the next 24 hours.
Directed by Tom ShadyacCast Jim Carrey, Maura Tierney, Justin Cooper, Cary Elwes, Anne HaneyNetflix -
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Always
fantasy · drama · romance · made in europe
The spirit of a recently deceased expert pilot mentors a newer pilot while watching him fall in love with the girlfriend that he left behind.
Directed by Steven SpielbergCast Richard Dreyfuss, Holly Hunter, Brad Johnson, John Goodman, Audrey HepburnNetflix -
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Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
adventure · comedy · family · fantasy · musical
When eccentric candy man Willy Wonka promises a lifetime supply of sweets and a tour of his chocolate factory to five lucky kids, penniless Charlie Bucket seeks the golden ticket that will make him a winner.
Directed by Mel StuartCast Gene Wilder, Jack Albertson, Peter Ostrum, Roy Kinnear, Julie Dawn ColeNetflixMax -
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The Flintstones
comedy · family · fantasy
Modern Stone Age family the Flintstones hit the big screen in this live-action version of the classic cartoon. Fred helps Barney adopt a child. Barney sees an opportunity to repay him when Slate Mining tests its employees to find a new executive. But no good deed goes unpunished.
Directed by Brian LevantCast John Goodman, Elizabeth Perkins, Rick Moranis, Rosie O'Donnell, Kyle MacLachlanNetflix -
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A Dog's Purpose
adventure · comedy · drama · family · fantasy
A dog goes on quest to discover his purpose in life over the course of several lifetimes with multiple owners.
Directed by Lasse HallströmCast Josh Gad, Dennis Quaid, Peggy Lipton, Bryce Gheisar, KJ ApaNetflix -
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Unfriended
drama · fantasy · horror · mystery · thriller
While video chatting one night, six high school friends receive a Skype message from a classmate who killed herself exactly one year ago. At first they think it's a prank, but when the girl starts revealing the friends' darkest secrets, they realize they are dealing with something out of this world, something that wants them dead.
Directed by Levan GabriadzeCast Heather Sossaman, Matthew Bohrer, Courtney Halverson, Shelley Hennig, Moses StormNetflix -
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Ghostbusters
action · comedy · fantasy · sci-fi
After losing their university jobs, three parapsychologists start a ghost-catching business in New York City and uncover a supernatural threat that could destroy the world.
Directed by Ivan ReitmanCast Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Sigourney Weaver, Harold Ramis, Rick MoranisNetflix -
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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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Apostle
drama · fantasy · horror · mystery · thriller
In 1905, a man travels to a remote island in search of his missing sister who has been kidnapped by a mysterious religious cult.
Directed by Gareth EvansCast Dan Stevens, Richard Elfyn, Paul Higgins, Bill Milner, Catrin AaronNetflix
Wrapping Up
This roundup works because it balances new releases, cult favorites, and all-ages classics, so there’s something here for every kind of movie night. From the offbeat charm of Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory to the scale of Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves and the emotion of About Time, the selection gives you plenty of ways to escape into another world. Bookmark this page so you can come back whenever you need a fresh pick. We update it regularly as Netflix’s lineup changes, so the list stays useful long after your first visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
How often is this list updated?
We refresh this list regularly as titles are added or removed from streaming catalogs, so rankings and availability stay current.
Do I need a Netflix subscription to watch these?
Yes — every title on this list is currently available on Netflix. Availability can change, so we recommend checking the streaming link on each title before you start watching.
How are these fantasy movies ranked?
We rank by a combination of audience rating and current popularity, so you're seeing the fantasy titles people are actually watching right now, not just an old fixed list.
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Last updated: September 9, 2026