- The NeverEnding Story (1984)
- The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005)
- The Golden Compass (2007)
- The Spiderwick Chronicles (2008)
- Eragon (2006)
- The Seeker: The Dark Is Rising (2007)
- Stardust (2007)
- Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief (2010)
- The Sorcerer's Apprentice (2010)
- Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children (2016)
Heb je genoten van de magische wereld van 'Harry Potter und die Heiligtümer des Todes - Teil 2' (2011) en ben je op zoek naar soortgelijke films of series? Dit artikel biedt 10 fantastische opties die dezelfde betovering, spanning en avontuur bieden. Perfect voor fans die meer willen van epische verhalen vol magie en heldendom.

The NeverEnding Story (1984)
Beschreibung: A young boy escapes into a magical book where he becomes part of a quest to save a fantasy world from being consumed by darkness.
Fakt: The film's iconic luckdragon Falkor was operated by up to 14 puppeteers simultaneously, making it one of the most complex puppets ever created for a film.


The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005)
Beschreibung: A fantasy adventure featuring young protagonists discovering a magical world hidden within our own, filled with mythical creatures and an epic battle between good and evil.
Fakt: The film was shot mainly in New Zealand, the same country where the Lord of the Rings trilogy was filmed. The White Witch's castle was built entirely from polystyrene to create the icy effect.


The Golden Compass (2007)
Beschreibung: A young girl's journey through parallel universes, featuring magical elements, a battle against oppressive forces, and a deep lore surrounding destiny and free will.
Fakt: The film's daemons (animal companions representing human souls) were created using a combination of CGI and live animals, requiring extensive post-production work.


The Spiderwick Chronicles (2008)
Beschreibung: Siblings uncover a hidden world of fairies and monsters in their new home, leading to a dangerous adventure to protect a magical book from dark forces.
Fakt: The film combines live-action with CGI creatures, with some characters requiring over 100 visual effects shots each to bring them to life.


Eragon (2006)
Beschreibung: A farm boy's life changes when he discovers a dragon egg, leading him on a journey to become a Dragon Rider and fight against a tyrannical king.
Fakt: The author, Christopher Paolini, wrote the first draft of Eragon when he was just 15 years old, and his parents initially self-published the book.


The Seeker: The Dark Is Rising (2007)
Beschreibung: A boy discovers he is the last of an ancient order of warriors destined to battle the forces of darkness, with the fate of the world hanging in the balance.
Fakt: The film was shot in Romania, with many of the rural and medieval settings providing an authentic backdrop for the story's ancient mythology.


Stardust (2007)
Beschreibung: A whimsical fantasy adventure involving a young man crossing into a magical realm to retrieve a fallen star, encountering witches, pirates, and enchanted objects.
Fakt: The film was shot in the Scottish Highlands and the Isle of Skye, with some scenes filmed at the same locations used in the Harry Potter series.


Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief (2010)
Beschreibung: Centers around a young boy who discovers he is part of a hidden world of gods and monsters, embarking on a quest that tests his courage and reveals his destiny.
Fakt: The author of the book series, Rick Riordan, initially wrote the stories as bedtime tales for his son who had dyslexia and ADHD, traits he gave to the main character.


The Sorcerer's Apprentice (2010)
Beschreibung: A modern-day fantasy where a young man learns he is destined to become a powerful sorcerer, training under a mentor to battle dark magical forces.
Fakt: The film's climax features a recreation of the famous 'Sorcerer's Apprentice' sequence from Disney's Fantasia, but with a modern twist.


Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children (2016)
Beschreibung: A teenager discovers a mysterious orphanage where children with extraordinary abilities live, uncovering secrets about his own family and a looming supernatural threat.
Fakt: Director Tim Burton used a combination of practical effects and CGI to create the film's unique visual style, including the iconic hollow-eyed characters.
