10 Fantasy Films That Blend Magic with Business

Description: A wartime story where a witch-in-training uses her magic to help children and inadvertently gets involved in a business venture to save her home, showcasing the entrepreneurial spirit in a magical context.

Fact: The film combines live-action with animation, a technique Disney used to great effect in this movie.

Description: Three women, each with latent magical powers, inadvertently summon a devilish businessman who turns their small town into a battleground for their desires and ambitions, blending witchcraft with entrepreneurial spirit.

Fact: The film was based on the novel by John Updike and features an iconic performance by Jack Nicholson as the devilish Daryl Van Horne.

Description: While primarily a tale of magic, the film subtly introduces the business aspect through Gringotts Bank, where goblins manage the wizarding world's finances, and the entrepreneurial spirit of the Weasley twins.

Fact: The film set a record for the highest-grossing opening weekend for a non-sequel at the time of its release.

Description: Mia Thermopolis learns she's a princess and must adapt to royal life, including the business of being a public figure and managing her image.

Fact: The film was based on the novel by Meg Cabot and helped launch Anne Hathaway's career.

Description: Princess Mia must find a suitable match to become queen, but she also learns about the business of running a kingdom, blending royal duties with entrepreneurial lessons.

Fact: The film features a scene where Mia uses her business acumen to save a local vineyard.

Description: A young girl inherits an estate and must solve a centuries-old feud involving magical pearls, showcasing the business of estate management and family legacy.

Fact: The film is based on the novel "The Little White Horse" by Elizabeth Goudge.

Description: A fairy tale princess is transported to modern-day New York City, where she must navigate the business world to find her way back home, mixing magic with corporate life.

Fact: The film includes a song-and-dance number in Central Park that was filmed with real park-goers as extras.

Description: In this modern take on the classic tale, a young man learns the ways of magic from a sorcerer, only to find himself using his newfound powers to navigate the cutthroat world of business and save the city from an ancient evil.

Fact: The film features a cameo by Nicolas Cage, who plays the sorcerer Balthazar Blake, and includes a scene where the protagonist uses magic to win a business deal.

Description: Continuing the story, this sequel delves deeper into the business of running a kingdom and the entrepreneurial spirit needed to navigate royal politics.

Fact: The film introduces a new character, Lady Fiona, who adds a layer of intrigue to the business and political aspects of the story.

Description: A baker switches places with a princess, leading to a mix-up of royal duties and business ventures, exploring the entrepreneurial side of royalty.

Fact: The film was a surprise hit for Netflix, leading to a sequel.