10 Movies Like The Kid Who Would Be King

Description: A dark fantasy featuring intricate puppetry and a young hero's quest to restore balance to a fractured world, filled with unique creatures and lore.

Fact: The film was entirely performed by puppets, with no human actors. It took five years to develop the puppets and sets, and the production used groundbreaking techniques for its time.

Description: A timeless fantasy about a boy who reads a magical book and becomes part of the story, journeying through a world threatened by darkness.

Fact: The film was a co-production between Germany and the United States. The iconic luckdragon Falkor was operated by a team of puppeteers and required extensive mechanical work.

Description: A fantastical adventure where a teenage girl navigates a maze filled with bizarre creatures to rescue her baby brother from the Goblin King.

Fact: The film was a collaboration between Jim Henson and George Lucas. David Bowie's role as the Goblin King was originally offered to Michael Jackson, who turned it down.

Description: A classic fantasy tale of siblings who enter a magical world through a wardrobe, facing epic battles and discovering their destinies as heroes.

Fact: The film was shot in New Zealand, the same location as the Lord of the Rings trilogy. The animatronic lion used for Aslan required three people to operate.

Description: A grand fantasy adventure set in a parallel world where a young girl embarks on a journey to uncover dark secrets, accompanied by magical companions.

Fact: The film is based on Philip Pullman's novel 'Northern Lights.' The production used a combination of CGI and animatronics for the daemons, with each character's daemon reflecting their personality.

Description: A heartfelt story about friendship and imagination, where two children create a magical kingdom in the woods, blending reality with fantasy.

Fact: The film is based on Katherine Paterson's novel, which was inspired by a real-life tragedy involving her son's friend. The movie's young leads, Josh Hutcherson and AnnaSophia Robb, became close friends during filming.

Description: A fantasy adventure featuring a young protagonist who discovers a hidden world of magical creatures, blending real-world settings with fantastical elements.

Fact: The film is based on a series of books by Holly Black and Tony DiTerlizzi. It was shot in Montreal, Canada, and features a mix of practical effects and CGI.

Description: A whimsical fantasy adventure about a young man who ventures into a magical realm to retrieve a fallen star, encountering witches, pirates, and enchanted beings.

Fact: The film is based on Neil Gaiman's novel of the same name. The production built an entire village for the filming of the market scenes, which took several months to construct.

Description: A modern-day fantasy adventure where a young boy learns he is the descendant of a Greek god and embarks on a quest filled with mythological creatures and challenges.

Fact: The movie was initially planned to be filmed in Vancouver but was moved to Nashville due to budget constraints. The author of the books, Rick Riordan, was not heavily involved in the film's production.

Description: A visually stunning fantasy journey where a young girl travels through different dimensions to rescue her father, encountering strange worlds and beings along the way.

Fact: The film is the first live-action adaptation of Madeleine L'Engle's novel. It features groundbreaking visual effects and was directed by Ava DuVernay, making her the first woman of color to direct a live-action film with a budget over $100 million.