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.