10 Fantasy Films About Invaders

Description: In this Jim Henson masterpiece, the Gelflings must reclaim the shard of the Dark Crystal to save their world from the evil Skeksis, who have invaded and corrupted it.

Fact: The film was shot entirely using puppets, with no CGI, making it a landmark in puppetry and animatronics. It was also the first major film to use the term "fantasy" in its marketing.

Description: Four children enter the magical land of Narnia through a wardrobe, where they must help the inhabitants overthrow the White Witch, an invader who has taken over the land.

Fact: The film was shot in New Zealand, with some scenes filmed in the same locations used for "The Lord of the Rings." It also features a CGI Aslan, voiced by Liam Neeson.

Description: In a parallel universe, Lyra Belacqua discovers a sinister plot involving child abductions by the Magisterium, an authoritarian organization that has invaded and controlled her world.

Fact: The film's polar bear fight was created using a combination of CGI and animatronics, with the bears being voiced by Ian McKellen and Ian McShane.

Description: John Carter, a Civil War veteran, is transported to Mars, where he becomes embroiled in a conflict between the planet's inhabitants and the invading Tharks.

Fact: This film was based on Edgar Rice Burroughs' "A Princess of Mars," and it was Disney's most expensive film at the time of its release, with a budget of $250 million.

Description: A young farm boy discovers a dragon egg, leading him to become the last Dragon Rider, tasked with overthrowing the tyrannical rule of the invading King Galbatorix.

Fact: The film was shot in Hungary, with some scenes filmed in the same castle used for "Dracula." It was also the first major film role for Jeremy Irons.

Description: Humans invade Pandora, a lush alien world, to mine a valuable mineral, leading to a clash with the native Na'vi, who fight back against the invaders.

Fact: "Avatar" was the first film ever to be shot entirely in stereoscopic 3D, and it remains one of the highest-grossing films of all time.

Description: As Voldemort and his Death Eaters invade and take over the wizarding world, Harry, Ron, and Hermione go on the run to destroy the Horcruxes, the keys to Voldemort's immortality.

Fact: This film was the first part of the final book in the Harry Potter series, split into two movies to cover the extensive plot. It was also the first Harry Potter film to be released in 3D.

Description: In a world where people can manipulate the elements, the Fire Nation invades the other nations, and Aang, the last Airbender, must restore balance.

Fact: The film was directed by M. Night Shyamalan, known for his twist endings, but this film was criticized for its casting and adaptation from the beloved animated series.

Description: Bilbo Baggins and his companions continue their quest to reclaim the Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor from the dragon Smaug, who has invaded and hoarded the treasure.

Fact: The film features one of the longest CGI sequences ever created, with the entire city of Lake-town being digitally constructed. Smaug was voiced and provided motion capture by Benedict Cumberbatch.

Description: Set in 1630s New England, a family is banished from their Puritan plantation, and they encounter a malevolent force that invades their isolated farm, leading to chaos and suspicion.

Fact: The film uses authentic 17th-century English dialogue, and all the animals in the movie were trained to perform specific actions, including the goat Black Phillip.