Collider has published a ranked list of the ten greatest fantasy epic films released over the past 25 years, distinguishing large-scale "epics" from other acclaimed fantasy works such as Pan's Labyrinth or Spirited Away, which the author says lack the scale to qualify. The list celebrates films noted for sweeping battles, world-spanning adventures and ambitious visuals, drawing from both Hollywood and international productions.

Ranked at number 10 is Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003), praised for Johnny Depp's performance as Jack Sparrow and Gore Verbinski's direction, which launched a long-running franchise. Number nine is Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (2011), singled out for its epic Battle of Hogwarts finale, which the article says surpassed the scale of earlier, more contained instalments in the series.