12 Movies Like Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu You Need to Watch
Find 12 adventure-packed picks with sci-fi, fantasy, and family fun, from Avatar: Fire and Ash to Love and Monsters, updated for 2026.
If you’re hunting for movies like Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu, this list leans into the same mix of big-scale adventure, creature-filled worlds, and heartfelt heroism. You’ll find galaxy-spanning spectacle in Avatar: Fire and Ash and Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, plus playful, character-driven action in Ant-Man and the Wasp and Thor: Love and Thunder. For a more family-friendly quest with charm and spirit, Love and Monsters, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always, and Tarzan and Jane all bring the kind of escapism that keeps the fun moving. This roundup also includes recent and upcoming picks, so it works whether you want something to stream now or add to your watchlist for later.
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Avatar: Fire and Ash
action · adventure · drama · fantasy · sci-fi
In the wake of the devastating war against the RDA and the loss of their eldest son, Jake Sully and Neytiri face a new threat on Pandora: the Ash People, a violent and power-hungry Na'vi tribe led by the ruthless Varang. Jake's family must fight for their survival and the future of Pandora in a conflict that pushes them to their emotional and physical limits.
Directed by James CameronCast Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldaña, Sigourney Weaver, Stephen Lang, Oona ChaplinDisney Plus -
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Thor: Love and Thunder
action · adventure · comedy · romance · sci-fi
After his retirement is interrupted by Gorr the God Butcher, a galactic killer who seeks the extinction of the gods, Thor Odinson enlists the help of King Valkyrie, Korg, and ex-girlfriend Jane Foster, who now wields Mjolnir as the Mighty Thor. Together they embark upon a harrowing cosmic adventure to uncover the mystery of the God Butcher’s vengeance and stop him before it’s too late.
Directed by Taika WaititiCast Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, Christian Bale, Tessa Thompson, Taika WaititiDisney Plus -
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Love and Monsters
action · adventure · comedy · fantasy · sci-fi
Seven years since the Monsterpocalypse began, Joel Dawson has been living underground in order to survive. But after reconnecting over radio with his high school girlfriend Aimee, Joel decides to venture out to reunite with her, despite all the dangerous monsters that stand in his way.
Directed by Michael MatthewsCast Dylan O'Brien, Jessica Henwick, Michael Rooker, Dan Ewing, Ariana GreenblattParamount Plus -
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Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always
action · adventure · drama · family · sci-fi · thriller
After tragedy strikes, an unlikely young hero takes her rightful place among the Power Rangers to face off against the team's oldest archnemesis.
Directed by Charlie HaskellCast Walter Jones, Steve Cardenas, Catherine Sutherland, Charlie Kersh, Karan AshleyNetflix -
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Tarzan and Jane
animation · action · adventure · comedy · family · sci-fi
Saved from a plane crash and given supernatural powers, teen Tarzan joins forces with brave city girl Jane to protect his jungle home from threats.
Directed by Jesse Lickman, Steve BallCast Giles Panton, Eden Gamliel, Ian Hanlin, Paul Dobson, Rebecca ShoichetNetflix -
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Ant-Man and the Wasp
action · adventure · comedy · sci-fi
Just when his time under house arrest is about to end, Scott Lang once again puts his freedom at risk to help Hope van Dyne and Dr. Hank Pym dive into the quantum realm and try to accomplish, against time and any chance of success, a very dangerous rescue mission.
Directed by Peyton ReedCast Paul Rudd, Evangeline Lilly, Michael Peña, Walton Goggins, Bobby CannavaleDisney Plus -
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Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom
action · adventure · fantasy · sci-fi
Black Manta seeks revenge on Aquaman for his father's death. Wielding the Black Trident's power, he becomes a formidable foe. To defend Atlantis, Arthur (Aquaman) forges an alliance with his imprisoned brother. They must protect the kingdom.
Directed by James WanCast Jason Momoa, Patrick Wilson, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Amber Heard, Nicole KidmanMax -
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Mr. Car and the Knights Templar
adventure · drama · family
A well-known art historian, treasure hunter and owner of an unusual car stumbles upon a Templar treasure, which is the key to a great power that can upset the balance of good and evil in the world. Supported by friendly scouts, Mr. Car starts a big race against time and a hostile organization, the stake of which is the heritage of knightly orders.
Directed by Antoni NykowskiCast Mateusz Janicki, Sandra Drzymalska, Maria Dębska, Olgierd Blecharz, Kalina KowalczukNetflix -
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Dune: Part Two
action · adventure · drama · sci-fi
Follow the mythic journey of Paul Atreides as he unites with Chani and the Fremen while on a path of revenge against the conspirators who destroyed his family. Facing a choice between the love of his life and the fate of the known universe, Paul endeavors to prevent a terrible future only he can foresee.
Directed by Denis VilleneuveCast Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, Javier Bardem, Josh BrolinMax -
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The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes
action · adventure · drama · sci-fi · thriller · war
64 years before he becomes the tyrannical president of Panem, Coriolanus Snow sees a chance for a change in fortunes when he mentors Lucy Gray Baird, the female tribute from District 12.
Directed by Francis LawrenceCast Dexter Sol Ansell, Rosa Gotzler, Clemens Schick, Fionnula Flanagan, Tom BlythNetflix -
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Shadow and Bone
action · adventure · drama · fantasy · mystery
In a world cleaved in two by a massive barrier of perpetual darkness, a young soldier uncovers a power that might finally unite her country. But as she struggles to hone her power, dangerous forces plot against her. Thugs, thieves, assassins and saints are at war now, and it will take more than magic to survive.
Directed by Mairzee Almas, Lee Toland Krieger, Dan Liu, Jeremy Webb, Laura BelseyCast Jessie Mei Li, Archie Renaux, Freddy Carter, Amita Suman, Kit YoungNetflix -
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Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings
action · adventure · fantasy · sci-fi
Shang-Chi must confront the past he thought he left behind when he is drawn into the web of the mysterious Ten Rings organization.
Directed by Destin Daniel CrettonCast Simu Liu, Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Awkwafina, Ben Kingsley, Meng'er ZhangDisney Plus
Wrapping Up
These picks give you a strong mix of adventure, sci-fi, fantasy, and family-friendly fun, with enough variety to match different moods after a big space-opera binge. Whether you want monster battles, heroic teamwork, or richly built worlds, the titles here make an easy next step. Bookmark this page and come back whenever you want another recommendation, because it’s updated regularly as new releases and fan favorites come in. If you’re building a longer watchlist, this is a good place to start and return to.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes these movies similar to Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu?
These picks were matched by tone, themes, and story style using a similarity model trained on plot synopses, genres, and cast — not just shared genre tags — so the connection runs deeper than a simple category match.
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Last updated: September 4, 2026