10 Magical Movies & Shows Like Fantastic Beasts

Description: A groundbreaking fantasy film with entirely puppet-based characters, creating a unique and immersive world of strange creatures and ancient prophecies.

Fact: All characters in the film were played by puppets - no humans appear on screen. It took five years to develop the puppets and sets for production.

Description: A classic tale of a boy reading a magical book that transports him to a fantasy world in peril, emphasizing the power of imagination.

Fact: The film used one of the largest indoor sets ever built at the time for the Ivory Tower scenes. Falkor the luckdragon was operated by 14 puppeteers simultaneously.

Description: A musical fantasy adventure featuring a teenage girl navigating a magical maze filled with bizarre creatures and challenges.

Fact: David Bowie's tight pants in the film caused controversy during production. The famous Escher-inspired staircase scene took a full week to film.

Description: An epic fantasy adventure featuring a reluctant hero, magical prophecies, and a battle against an evil queen, with practical effects and creature designs.

Fact: George Lucas conceived the story as a way to do a fantasy film on a smaller scale than Star Wars. The brownies were played by little people actors in forced perspective sets.

Description: Features a magical world hidden within our own, filled with mythical creatures and a battle between good and evil, appealing to fans of fantasy adventures.

Fact: The film was shot mostly in New Zealand, the same country where the Lord of the Rings trilogy was filmed. It was the first live-action adaptation of C.S. Lewis's beloved novel.

Description: Explores a parallel universe with talking animals and a young heroine on a quest, combining steampunk aesthetics with deep philosophical themes.

Fact: The film's daemons (animal companions) were created using a combination of CGI and animatronics. It was based on the first book of Philip Pullman's 'His Dark Materials' trilogy.

Description: Follows children who uncover a hidden world of fairies and monsters in their own backyard, offering a mix of wonder and danger.

Fact: The film combines live-action with extensive CGI to bring the fantastical creatures to life. It was shot in Montreal, Canada, despite being set in New England.

Description: A whimsical fairy tale with witches, flying pirates, and a magical kingdom, blending romance and adventure in a visually stunning package.

Fact: The film features a cameo by Sir Ian McKellen as the narrator. The wall separating the magical kingdom from the real world was inspired by Hadrian's Wall in England.

Description: Centers around a young protagonist discovering a hidden world of mythology and magic, blending modern settings with ancient legends.

Fact: The author of the original book series, Rick Riordan, made a cameo appearance in the film. The Lotus Casino scene was inspired by real Las Vegas casinos.

Description: Mixes modern-day New York with ancient magic, featuring a young apprentice learning to control his powers amidst supernatural threats.

Fact: The film includes a homage to the animated 'Sorcerer's Apprentice' segment from Disney's Fantasia. The dragon statue in the film was based on a real artifact in the Metropolitan Museum of Art.