Movies & Shows Like Valhalla: The Legend of Thor

Description: Blends historical fiction with fantasy elements, following an Arab diplomat who joins a band of Vikings to fight supernatural enemies.

Fact: Based on Michael Crichton's novel 'Eaters of the Dead', which itself was inspired by the Old English epic Beowulf. The Viking language in the film was created by a linguist to sound authentic.

Description: Features Viking warriors as antagonists in a story set in pre-Columbian America, with brutal combat scenes and exploration of warrior cultures.

Fact: The film is based on a 1987 Norwegian movie called 'Ofelas'. It presents an alternate history where Vikings reached North America much earlier than historically recorded.

Description: Features the Ironborn culture which is heavily inspired by Vikings, including their seafaring ways, warrior ethos, and religious beliefs similar to Norse mythology.

Fact: The famous 'Hardhome' battle episode took 25 nights to film. The show's fictional languages were developed by linguist David J. Peterson.

Description: Post-apocalyptic fantasy that incorporates elements of medieval warfare and cultures reminiscent of Viking societies in its world-building.

Fact: Based on Terry Brooks' fantasy novels, the series is set in a future Earth where technology has been replaced by magic after a nuclear holocaust. It was MTV's first major foray into fantasy series.

Description: Epic Viking revenge story with intense action sequences, supernatural elements, and a strong focus on Norse mythology and warrior culture.

Fact: Features an authentic Viking longship that was specially built for the film using traditional methods. The script was inspired by the original Scandinavian legend that also influenced Hamlet.

Description: While primarily a time-travel romance, it features Viking-like warriors in later seasons and explores similar themes of honor, clan loyalty, and brutal medieval combat.

Fact: The series is based on Diana Gabaldon's book series which combines historical fiction with fantasy elements. Many of the Scottish locations featured are real historical sites.

Description: A historical drama set in the Viking Age, focusing on battles, political intrigue, and the clash of cultures between Saxons and Norsemen.

Fact: Based on Bernard Cornwell's 'The Saxon Stories' series. The protagonist, Uhtred, is inspired by a real historical figure.

Description: A comedic take on Viking life, blending historical elements with modern humor while still showcasing Norse culture and mythology.

Fact: Unique for being filmed twice - once in Norwegian and once in English with the same actors. It parodies typical Viking tropes seen in dramas.

Description: High fantasy series with warrior cultures and epic battles that draw inspiration from various historical warrior societies including Vikings.

Fact: Based on Robert Jordan's expansive book series comprising 14 main novels. The show's opening title sequence changes subtly with each episode to reflect story developments.

Description: Features the dwarven culture which shares similarities with Viking societies in their craftsmanship, warrior spirit, and mythological inspirations.

Fact: The series features the first-ever female dwarf with a beard in Tolkien adaptations. It's the most expensive TV series ever made with a budget of about $465 million for the first season.