# The 15 Most Thrilling Fantasy Movies, Ranked

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/the-15-most-thrilling-fantasy-movies-ranked/
- Published: 2026-09-24T10:03:12+00:00
- Updated: 2026-09-24T10:25:52+00:00
- Original publisher: Collider
- Original article: https://collider.com/fantasy-movies-thrilling-ranked/
- Topics: Art, Culture, Entertainment, Film

## Key points

- Fantasy films ranked by critical ratings and genre influence
- Willow became cult classic despite mixed reviews; spawned Disney+ series
- The Mummy earned $417.4 million at global box office

## Summary

Collider presents a ranking of the most thrilling fantasy films, selected based on critical acclaim and their impact on the genre.

- Willow (1985): Features a sorcerer dwarf (Warwick Davis) and mercenary (Val Kilmer) on a quest to restore a royal infant to her kingdom. Though receiving mixed critical reviews, it became a cult classic with an 80% audience score and spawned a 2022 Disney+ series.
- Stardust (2007): An adaptation of Neil Gaiman's 1999 novel following Prince Tristan (Charlie Cox) rescuing a fallen star from an evil witch. It earned $137 million at the box office and is praised for its exciting action sequences and fight choreography.
- The Mummy (1999): Set in 1920s Cairo, this adventure film about an Egyptologist and adventurer accidentally awakening an ancient priest was a major critical and commercial success, earning $417.4 million with an $80 million budget.

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