Spark the imagination of young viewers with the greatest kids fantasy movies ever made. These family-friendly films transport children to worlds of magic, wonder, and adventure where anything is possible and heroes come in all sizes. From the wizarding world of Harry Potter to the enchanted wardrobe of Narnia, these fantasy movies inspire courage, kindness, and creativity in young audiences while delivering stories that parents will love too. Perfect for family movie night, every film on this list is a gateway to lifelong fantasy fandom.
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001)
An orphan discovers he's a wizard and begins a magical education at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
Directed by Chris Columbus
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005)
Four siblings step through a magical wardrobe into the enchanted land of Narnia and help defeat the White Witch.
Directed by Andrew Adamson
How to Train Your Dragon (2010)
A young Viking befriends a feared dragon and discovers that everything his tribe believes about these creatures is wrong.
Directed by Dean DeBlois
The NeverEnding Story (1984)
A lonely boy reads a magical book and discovers that the fantasy world of Fantasia needs him to save it.
Directed by Wolfgang Petersen
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971)
Five golden ticket winners tour the most magical candy factory ever imagined, run by the eccentric Willy Wonka.
Directed by Mel Stuart
The Wizard of Oz (1939)
A girl and her dog are swept by a tornado to Oz, where she follows a yellow brick road to find a way home.
Directed by Victor Fleming
Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief (2010)
A teenager discovers he's the son of Poseidon and must find Zeus's stolen lightning bolt to prevent a war of the gods.
Directed by Chris Columbus
Mary Poppins (1964)
A magical nanny transforms the lives of a London family with whimsical adventures and unforgettable songs.
Directed by Robert Stevenson
The Princess Bride (1987)
A grandfather reads his sick grandson a fairy tale of true love, sword fights, giants, and miracles.
Directed by Rob Reiner
Paddington 2 (2017)
The lovable bear must clear his name after being wrongly accused of stealing a priceless pop-up book.
Directed by Paul King