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10 Latest Fantasy Movies Your Should Watch

Written by Sera Serinda A

Fantasy movies take us into a world where anything is possible. Because of the advanced visuals, these movies create exciting, colorful worlds filled with unique stories and conflicts.

But these movies give more than just stunning visuals; they often explore deep life lessons through the adventures of their characters. This makes fantasy movies even more engaging to watch.

In this article, Showpoiler will share a list of the newest fantasy movies that have great stories to enjoy in your free time. Read on to find out!

1. Rebel Moon – Part Two: The Scargiver

Year 2024
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Cast Sofia Boutella Djimon Hounsou Ed Skrein Michiel Huisman
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The sequel to the first Rebel Moon film, titled Rebel Moon - Part Two: The Scargiver and directed by Zack Snyder, continues the story of Kora. This epic space movie follows Kora's efforts to overcome a powerful enemy that endangers many lives.

Kora is now living peacefully with other warriors on the moon called Veldt, where they support the local villagers who are mostly farmers. Life is good, especially since Kora and her comrades have just ended a massive war (depicted in the first part of the film).

However, Kora must confront her dangerous foe once again—the Motherworld. This tyrannical army devastates everything in Veldt, including the villagers’ farmlands. The villagers' only hope lies in Kora and her friends' ability to defeat these evil forces.

Fabbricante di Lacrime or The Tearsmith is an Italian film in the teen romance genre. Directed and written by Alessandro Genovesi, it's based on a novel by Erin Doom. The movie explores themes of accepting reality and loving others for who they are.

It's the story of Nica (Caterina Ferioli), who ends up in an orphanage after losing both her parents in a car accident. She is soon adopted by a couple, Norman Milligan (Orlando Cinque) and Anna (Roberta Rovelli).

Turns out, the couple has also adopted another child from the orphanage, a boy named Rigel (Simone Baldasseroni). Rigel is intelligent, a skilled piano player, and has a charming yet mysterious character.

The two adopted children live together, but rather than acting like siblings, they form a close friendship. As they spend more time together, romantic feelings begin to grow. What will happen with these new emotions?

3. Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire

Year 2024
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Cast Paul Rudd Carrie Coon Finn Wolfhard Mckenna Grace
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Set two years after "Ghostbusters: Afterlife," this movie tells the story of the Spengler family as they decide to live in the New York firehouse, the former headquarters of the Ghostbusters, and keep up the family ghost-hunting business.

The Spengler family is Callie (Carrie Coon), Trevor (Finn Wolfhard), Phoebe (Mckenna Grace), and Callie's boyfriend, Gary Grooberson (Paul Rudd). From the original Ghostbusters, only Winston is still in the ghost-hunting game. He has started the Paranormal Research Centre to develop new technology for fighting ghosts.

At first, their lives are pretty quiet, dealing only with minor ghosts. But everything changes when Winston’s team accidentally frees a powerful entity from an ancient artifact that Ray Stantz brought in. This entity is not just powerful over other ghosts; it can also freeze the entire city of New York in seconds.

This new threat forces the young Ghostbusters to team up with the experienced ones to try to save the city.

4. The American Society of Magical Negroes

Year 2024
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Cast Justice Smith David Alan Grier An-Li Bogan
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"The American Society of Magical Negroes" is an American film directed and written by Kobi Libii. The movie follows a young Black man who joins a group dedicated to supporting African-Americans in handling difficult situations with grace.

Aren (Justice Smith) is a man who has faced unfair treatment all his life—from being rejected and mistaken for a servant, to being wrongly accused of a crime. His coworker, Roger (David Alan Grier), sees Aren's struggles and decides to help.

Roger introduces Aren to a group called The American Society of Magical Negroes. This group teaches Black individuals how to respond to injustices and misunderstandings from white people in a peaceful, non-violent manner.

What challenges will Aren encounter with the group? Don't miss the twists and turns in this intriguing film!

Elodie, like many, dreamed of marrying a handsome prince. So, when she got the chance to be Prince Henry's bride, she eagerly said yes.

But, Elodie's fairy tale turned dark. She found out she was never going to be a prince's wife. Instead, the Kingdom planned to use her as a sacrifice. Before her wedding, Elodie was thrown into an abyss to be an offering to a dragon-like beast.

This cruel tradition has been a secret of the Kingdom that takes many lives of women for a long time. Learning this, Elodie refused to stay quiet. Filled with a fierce spirit, she vowed to escape the dragon and reveal the Kingdom's sinister practices.

"Damsel" is a movie that blends dark fantasy with a powerful message of women fighting back. It follows Elodie's brave journey to break free and bring the Kingdom's dark secrets to light.

6. Ricky Stanicky

Year 2024
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Cast Zac Efron Jermaine Fowler Andrew Santino
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Peter Farrelly is back with his new movie, "Ricky Stanicky." This comedy features many famous actors like Zac Efron, Jermaine Fowler, and John Cena. The story follows a group of friends who have to prove that their imaginary friend, Ricky, actually exists.

Dean (Zac Efron), Wes (Jermaine Fowler), and JT (Andrew Santino) have been best friends since they were kids. They grew up doing everything together, including creating an imaginary friend named Ricky Stanicky. Whenever they were in trouble, Ricky was their excuse to escape it.

Twenty years later, not much has changed. They still use Ricky to get out of tough spots. But when they really need Ricky to be real, Dean comes up with a plan. They hire an actor named Rod (John Cena), who pretends to be Ricky to help them out. Will their plan succeed?

The story of Paul Atreides (Timothée Chalamet) continues in "Dune: Part Two," under the direction of Denis Villeneuve with the help of Jon Spaihts as scriptwriter. The betrayal and downfall of House Atreides left deep scars on Paul, driving him to seek justice.

Paul, along with his mother Lady Jessica (Rebecca Ferguson), escapes from Harkonnen's attack. They go with the Fremen warrior Stilgar (Javier Bardem) and his men to Sietch Tabris in Arrakis to hide there.

Under Stilgar's guidance, Paul receives intensive training to become an Arrakis warrior. Despite facing numerous challenges, Paul proves himself capable and shows outstanding leadership during an unexpected Harkonnen attack.

After seeing everything, the Arrakis people's faith in Paul as the 'chosen one' becomes even stronger. Stilgar named Paul as Muad'Dib. His determination to take revenge on Harkonnen also grows stronger.

Earning six BAFTA Award nominations, "All of Us Strangers," directed by Andrew Haigh, is definitely a movie to see. It's about a film screenwriter who's trying to put his life back together by starting a new relationship and dealing with the trauma of losing his loved ones.

The main character, Adam (Andrew Scott), lives in a lonely apartment block in London. He meets his new neighbor downstairs, Harry (Paul Mescal). At first, Harry really annoys Adam.

But over time, Adam finds that he feels happy and at peace whenever he's with Harry. Yet, Adam is still haunted by the pain of losing his parents in an accident.

Harry is there for Adam during his sad moments, but as the story unfolds, the grief of Adam's loss hits Harry hard too. What exactly happens? You'll have to watch to find out!

If Charlie and the Chocolate Factory tells the story from the perspective of Charlie, a young boy eager to visit a renowned chocolate factory, this film takes us on a journey with Willy Wonka, the owner of the Wonka Chocolate Factory, and his adventures before he established his famous business.

The movie follows young Willy Wonka (Timothée Chalamet), who dreams of creating a world-renowned chocolate shop. He sets off on a quest to find the finest chocolate, but his journey doesn't go as planned.

Wonka ends up working as a laundry worker after being deceived by a street thug. Luckily, he finds friends among his colleagues who help him escape his tough situation.

Determined to pursue his passion, Wonka continues to craft and sell his exquisite chocolates. But new challenges emerge when the heads of the three largest chocolate cartels take notice of him. They set out to thwart Wonka's efforts, no matter the cost.

10. Silver and the Book of Dreams

Year 2023
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Cast Jana McKinnon Rhys Mannion Chaneil Kular Josephine Blazier
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Set in 2023, Silver and the Book of Dreams is an English-language German film directed by Helena Hufnagel. The film features Jana McKinnon in the starring role and explores the journey of a young woman named Liv, who's just moved in to London to begin a fresh chapter in her life.

When she's there, Liv meets a group of mysterious men who draw her into their circle with an invitation to participate in a ritual. The men, who label themselves as dream travelers, explain that the ritual requires the presence of four men and one woman.

At first, Liv doesn't want to join. But her curiosity gets the best of her, and she decides to join them. The ritual swiftly transports them into a surreal dream world.

However, they soon find out that their entry into this world comes at a cost. What is the sacrifice required for their journey? Find out in Silver and the Book of Dreams!

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