The fantasy films of the year are coming to cinemas and streams in 2024 with magical adventures, enchanting sequels and bewitching musicals. We give you an overview in our list
After the fantasy films of 2023, the new year also has plenty of treats in store for fans of the magical and supernatural. Whether you prefer just a pinch of the supernatural or full-blown quest fantasy, we’ve rounded up the 2024 fantasy films you already know about, ranging from fairytale princess stories to dark present-day tales. After the sci-fi films 2024 and horror films 2024, you can find here:
23 fantasy films that already have a theatrical release in 2024
21 fantasy films that will most likely be released this year
From Lord of the Rings to Wicked: 23 fantasy films already have releases in 2024
A Lord of the Rings prequel, a musical adaptation, a few imaginary friends or the German fantasy trilogy opener Woodwalkers as a Harry Potter replacement? The 2024 fantasy films have all this and more in store. We have divided them into “real” and animated entertainment in our list:
14 real-life fantasy films already have a cinema or streaming release:
Mami Wata – theatrical release: January 11, 2024
All of Us Strangers – theatrical release: February 8, 2024
Creation of the Gods I: Kingdom of Storms – theatrical release: February 15, 2024
Almamula – theatrical release: February 29, 2024
Damsel – Netflix release: March 8, 2024
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire – cinema release: March 21, 2024
The American Society of Magical Negroes – cinema release: April 11, 2024
IF: Imaginary Friends – Cinema release: May 16, 2024
The Watchers – Cinema release: June 6, 2024
Harold and the Magic Chalk – Cinema release: August 1, 2024
Beetlejuice 2 – Cinema release: September 5, 2024
Woodwalkers – cinema release: November 21, 2024
Wicked – theatrical release: November 28, 2024
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 – theatrical release: November 28, 2024
9 animated fantasy films already have a 2024 release date:
The Boy and the Heron – theatrical release: January 4, 2024
Mary’s Magical Journey – Cinema release: January 25, 2024
Orion and the Dark – Netflix release: February 3, 2024
The Legend of the Tiger – Paramount+ release date: February 3, 2024
Arkie and the City of Light – theatrical release: February 8, 2024
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba – To the Swordsmith Village – cinema release: March 7, 2024
Kung Fu Panda 4 – Cinema release: August 14, 2024
The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim – Cinema release: December 12, 2024
The Heinzels – New hats, new mission – Cinema release: December 12, 2024
21 Fantasy films that are currently still without a release date in 2024
Of course, not all 2024 fantasy films have a specific release date at the beginning of the year. And even if, after years of waiting, we are beginning to doubt that Red Sonja will ever become reality, at least the following films have a good chance of delighting fantasy fans in 2024:
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Hellboy: The Crooked Man – Third Hellboy return with new leading actor
The Old Guard 2 – Netflix sequel of immortal warriors with Charlize Theron
The Crow – Remake of The Crow with Bill Skarsgård as the undead avenger
Hagen – German film adaptation of the Nibelungen saga with a change of perspective (parallel to the Hagen series)
In the Lost Lands – Milla Jovovich becomes a sorceress seeking werewolf magic for Paul W.S. Anderson
Mortal Kombat 2 – Sequel to the fantasy fighting action Mortal Kombat
Chantal in Fairyland – spin-off of the Fack ju Göhte character who battles witches and kings in a fantasy world
Death of a Unicorn – Jenna Ortega accidentally runs over a unicorn in her car, A24 production
Ricky Stanicky – Peter Farrelly film with Zac Efron about three friends who invent an imaginary scapegoat for their missteps
Boys of Summer – A couple of friends and Mel Gibson want to save their home island from a witch
Kalki 2898-AD – In the Indian actioner, God Vishnu fights against evil in modern times
Irish Wish – Maid of honor Lindsay Lohan wishes for true love at her best friend’s wedding and wakes up in the bride’s shoes
Starbright – Adventure described as Cinderella meets witch’s cauldron
Conann – Female centered fantasy action
The Dreamlands – German H.P. Lovecraft adaptation
Robin and the Hood – British family movie with a magical kingdom in the garden
Dear Santa – In Bobby Farrelly’s Christmas movie, a boy accidentally sends his wish list to the devil (Jack Black)
Descendants: The Rise of Red – The daughters of Cinderella and the Queen of Hearts join forces to save the world
The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep – Netflix’s second animated The Witcher movie spin-off after The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf
Spellbound – Netflix animated film with Rachel Zegler about a princess whose parents become monsters
Princess Lillifee – Discover the power of magic! – Next German animated film about the children’s phenomenon
Of course, we can’t predict at this point whether all the fantasy films listed here will actually be released in 2024 or whether some of them will be postponed. But we certainly hope that this selection will make it a magical year
