Similar to Harry Potter: a selection of films with a magical atmosphere

If you're a fan of Harry Potter and the wizarding world of magic, you're probably looking for something similar to watch. Luckily, there are plenty of movies that will transport you to fantasy worlds where magic, adventure, and mystery intertwine.

From spells to mysterious creatures and magical battles, these films can give you an atmosphere similar to that of the films about the young wizard. OBOZ.UA offers movies that will delight you as much as the Harry Potter films. These are fascinating stories and unforgettable characters that will definitely leave an impression.

The Sorcerer's Apprentice (2010)

This is a 2010 American fantasy film directed by John Turteltaub and produced by Jerry Bruckheimer. The film stars Nicolas Cage, Jay Baruchel and Alfred Molina in the lead roles. The film is loosely based on one of the segments of the classic Disney cartoon Fantasia.

The film begins in the Middle Ages, where the great wizard Merlin, together with his students Balthazar Blake, Maxim Horvath and Veronica, fights the evil sorceress Morgana le Fay. After the betrayal of one of her students, Maxim, Morgana mortally wounds Merlin, and Veronica, in order to save the world, captures Morgana's soul, combining them in one body. Balthazar imprisons Morgana in a magical doll, the Grimhold.

El laberinto del fauno (2006)

A dark fantasy film directed by Guillermo del Torro in 2006 that combines the real world of Spain during the Francoist regime with the magical world of fairy tale creatures. The main character, Ofelia, is embroiled in an exciting but dangerous adventure when she meets a faun who gives her important tasks to fulfill her destiny. The film perfectly combines the terrible realities of war with elements of magic and mythology, creating a deep and emotional story about the struggle between good and evil.

Stardust (2007)

is a fantasy film based on the novel of the same name by Neil Gaiman, which combines elements of fantasy and romance. The plot begins in an English village where young Tristan (Charlie Cox) promises to win the heart of the beautiful Victoria (Sienna Miller) by promising to find a star that has fallen from the sky. However, to his surprise, the star turns out to be not a meteorite, but a living girl named Evelyn (Claire Danes), who is caught up in a fight for her life. While searching for the star, Tristan encounters other dangerous pursuers - the sons of a dying king and three witches who seek to obtain her heart for eternal youth.

The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005)

An adaptation of the classic fantasy novel by Clive Lewis, which transports four children to the magical world of Narnia through an ordinary wardrobe. The children, sent to their relatives during the Second World War, become key figures in the struggle to free Narnia from the evil sorcery of the White Witch. With the help of the noble lion Aslan, they must fulfill their destiny and restore peace in the magical kingdom.

The NeverEnding story (1984)

A German-American film based on the book of the same name by Michael Ende. The plot centers on a boy named Bastian Books. After experiencing difficulties in his life, he finds the book The Neverending Story and enters a fantasy world. The story of Bastian himself develops in parallel with the fantasy plot, and through the book he finds the opportunity to fulfill his desires and overcome his fears. This is a movie about magic, dreams and the importance of believing in miracles.

The Hunger Games (2012)

The American fantasy film, based on the novel of the same name by Suzanne Collins, tells the story of the post-apocalyptic state of Panem, where deadly games between young people are held annually. The protagonist, 16-year-old Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence), voluntarily enters the deadly arena instead of her sister to survive in the brutal conditions. During the Hunger Games, she will have to use her skills to fight not only for herself, but also for her honor and family, facing deadly trials.

Enchanted (2007)

An American fantasy-musical film in which the main character Giselle, a princess from an animated fairy-tale world, finds herself in modern New York through the evil magic of a queen. In the real world, she encounters numerous difficulties and absurd situations as she tries to find her way back to her home. The film combines elements of fairy tale and reality, showing how the heroine learns to adapt to the new world and find her happiness.

Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children (2016)

An American fantasy film directed by Tim Burton based on the book of the same name by Ransom Riggs. The plot centers on a 16-year-old boy, Jacob, who, after the mysterious death of his grandfather, goes to an island to an old orphanage. There he learns about children with unusual abilities and finds himself in a time loop where every day repeats endlessly. Jacob meets Miss Peregrine, who runs the Home for Odd Children, and discovers a world of magic and dangers associated with those who want to break the laws of time. The key enemies are the hollows - monsters who want to destroy the strange children.

Percy Jackson (2010-2013)

A series of American fantasy films based on the books by Rick Riordan. The first movie, Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief (2010), tells the story of a 12-year-old teenager, Percy Jackson, who discovers that he is the son of the Greek god Poseidon. Percy embarks on an exciting adventure with his friends to find and return Zeus' lightning bolt and prevent a war between the gods of Olympus. In the sequel, Percy Jackson: The Sea of Monsters (2013), Percy and his friends embark on a new journey through mystical waters to find the Golden Fleece that will save their camp from destruction.

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (2016)

A prequel to the Harry Potter film series that takes viewers back to 1926, when the wizarding world is threatened by the powerful dark wizard Grindelwald. Upon arriving in New York, magizoologist Newt Scamander accidentally releases several magical creatures from his suitcase, which triggers a series of events that threaten not only the magical world but also the safety of Muggles. The film combines the magical world of magic with intense political intrigue, revealing a story about the fight against dark forces and the relationship between muggles and muggles.

Inkheart (2008)

A fantasy film based on the novel of the same name by Cornelia Funke, which tells the story of a father and daughter who can bring characters from books to life by reading pages aloud. During one of these adventures, Mortimer and his 12-year-old daughter Maggie accidentally release dangerous characters from the book, which causes serious trouble, because in the process of reviving one of the characters - Maggie's mother - falls into the book, leaving room for a real person. The movie combines magic, exciting adventures and family ties, forcing the characters to fight dark forces in the real world.

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