Films About Travelers to Other Worlds

Description: Dorothy Gale is whisked away to the magical land of Oz, where she encounters witches, munchkins, and a wizard. This timeless tale is one of the earliest and most iconic examples of a character transported to another world.

Fact: Judy Garland's iconic ruby slippers were originally silver in the book. The film was one of the first to use Technicolor.

Description: Bastian reads a magical book that transports him into the world of Fantasia, where he must help save the Childlike Empress from the Nothing. This film is a beloved tale of a boy entering a book's world.

Fact: The film was a box office success in Germany, becoming one of the highest-grossing films there. The song "The NeverEnding Story" became an international hit.

Description: Neo discovers that his reality is actually a computer-generated dream world, and he must choose between staying in this illusion or joining the resistance to free humanity. This film explores the concept of a simulated reality.

Fact: The Wachowskis spent years developing the concept, influenced by cyberpunk literature and anime. The film's "bullet time" effect was groundbreaking.

Description: Coraline discovers a hidden door in her new home that leads to an alternate version of her life where her "Other Mother" wants her to stay forever. This stop-motion film delves into the darker side of alternate realities.

Fact: The film was the first stop-motion feature to be shot entirely in 3D. It took over three years to complete.

Description: Four siblings enter a magical world through a wardrobe, encountering talking animals, mythical creatures, and a battle for control of Narnia. This film is a classic example of characters entering a different world with its own rules and history.

Fact: The film was shot in New Zealand, the same location used for "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy. The wardrobe used in the film was auctioned off for charity.

Description: Jake Sully enters the lush alien world of Pandora through an avatar, becoming part of the Na'vi race and fighting to save their world from human exploitation. This film showcases the ultimate journey into another world.

Fact: James Cameron began developing the film in 1994 but had to wait for technology to catch up with his vision. It became the highest-grossing film of all time until "Avengers: Endgame."

Description: Alice returns to the fantastical world of Underland, where she must navigate through a series of adventures to overthrow the tyrannical Red Queen. This adaptation showcases the journey of a character revisiting a world she once knew.

Fact: Tim Burton's version was the first live-action film to be released in Disney Digital 3D. The film's visual effects were nominated for an Academy Award.

Description: Dom Cobb and his team enter the subconscious mind to implant an idea into a target's mind, navigating through multiple layers of dreams. This film explores the concept of traveling through different layers of reality.

Fact: Christopher Nolan wrote the script over a decade, inspired by his own dreams. The film's dream logic was meticulously planned.

Description: Arrietty, a tiny borrower, lives under the floorboards of a human house, but her world is threatened when she's discovered. This Studio Ghibli film explores the hidden world beneath our own.

Fact: It was the first Studio Ghibli film to be co-produced with an American company, Disney. The film's English dub features voices by Amy Poehler and Will Arnett.

Description: Four high school students are sucked into a magical video game, becoming their avatars in a jungle world filled with adventure and peril. This film modernizes the concept of entering another world through technology.

Fact: The film was a surprise hit, earning over $962 million worldwide. Dwayne Johnson performed many of his own stunts.