Movies Like The Dark Kingdom (2018)

The Dark Kingdom is a 2018 action, adventure, fantasy, science fiction film from Simon Wells with a MovieMagicScore of 5.7/10. Here are 20 similar films, ranked by real viewer ratings — starting with Knights of the Damned and Sleeping Beauty.

Action Adventure Fantasy Science Fiction

Knights of the Damned

2017

The King has sent his best Knights to defeat the Dragon besieging his castle. Along their epic adventure they encounter malicious sirens, warrior women on a mission of revenge and an unstoppable army of the undead.

3.2

MagicScore

Sleeping Beauty

1959

Cursed to die by the evil fairy Maleficent when she was a baby, Princess Aurora is sent into hiding under protection from three good fairies. As she grows up far away, Maleficent becomes increasingly determined to seal the princess's fate.

6.9

MagicScore

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

2003

As armies mass for a final battle that will decide the fate of the world--and powerful, ancient forces of Light and Dark compete to determine the outcome--one member of the Fellowship of the Ring is revealed as the noble heir to the throne of the Kings of Men. Yet, the sole hope for triumph over evil lies with a brave hobbit, Frodo, who, accompanied by his loyal friend Sam and the hideous, wretched Gollum, ventures deep into the very dark heart of Mordor on his seemingly impossible quest to destroy the Ring of Power.

8.5

MagicScore

Shrek 2

2004

Shrek, Fiona, and Donkey set off to Far, Far Away to meet Fiona's mother and father, the Queen and King. But not everyone is happily ever after. Shrek and the King find it difficult to get along, and there's tension in the marriage. The Fairy Godmother discovers that Fiona has married Shrek instead of her son Prince Charming and plots to destroy their marriage.

7.3

MagicScore

Justin and the Knights of Valour

2013

A heart-warming tale about friendship, honor & courage, which sees a young boy become a man as he embarks on a quest to become a knight.

5.9

MagicScore

Damsel

2024

A young woman's marriage to a charming prince turns into a fierce fight for survival when she's offered up as a sacrifice to a fire-breathing dragon.

7.0

MagicScore

Fire and Ice: The Dragon Chronicles

2008

Princess Luisa and knight Gabriel must face a dragon to save their kingdom.

5.1

MagicScore

Your Highness

2011

A fantasy movie about an arrogant, lazy prince and his more heroic brother who must complete a quest in order to save their father's kingdom.

5.3

MagicScore

DragonHeart

1996

In an ancient time when majestic fire-breathers soared through the skies, a knight named Bowen comes face to face and heart to heart with the last dragon on Earth, Draco. Taking up arms to suppress a tyrant king, Bowen soon realizes his task will be harder than he'd imagined: If he kills the king, Draco will die as well.

6.5

MagicScore

#10

Prince Valiant

1997

An Arthurian legend of young Prince Valiant, son of the King of Scandia. After the King is exiled by an evil leader, the Prince travels to Camelot to secure the aid of King Arthur in helping restore his family to power and prevent a plot by the Black Knight.

5.2

MagicScore

#11

DragonHeart: A New Beginning

2000

When Geoff, an orphaned stable boy (Chris Masterson), discovers Drake (voice of Robby Benson), the world's last living dragon, he realizes that his dream of becoming a knight in shining armor can now come true. Together, they soon face challenges that turn them into heroes. But caught up in the excitement of their new lives, Geoff and Drake fail to see the hidden dangers that surround them.

5.4

MagicScore

#12

The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader

2010

This time around Edmund and Lucy Pevensie, along with their pesky cousin Eustace Scrubb find themselves swallowed into a painting and on to a fantastic Narnian ship headed for the very edges of the world.

6.4

MagicScore

#13

Eragon

2006

In his homeland of Alagaesia, a farm boy happens upon a dragon's egg -- a discovery that leads him on a predestined journey where he realized he's the one person who can defend his home against an evil king.

5.1

MagicScore

#14

The Cave of the Golden Rose

1991

After a queen's tragic death, the king abandons his newborn daughter in a cave, but a witch saves her. Years later, the tomboy princess must confront and ultimately falls in love with the enemy king.

6.3

MagicScore

#15

The Magic Sword

1962

The son of a sorceress, armed with weapons, armour and six magically summoned knights, goes on a quest to save a princess from a vengeful wizard.

4.2

MagicScore

#16

The Stolen Princess

2018

This wonderful story happened in the age of valiant knights, beautiful princesses, and battling sorcerers. Ruslan, a wandering artist dreaming to become a knight, met beautiful Mila and fell in love with her; he didn’t even suspect that she is the King’s daughter. However, the lovers’ happiness wasn’t meant to last too long. Chernomor, the evil sorcerer, appeared in a magic vortex and stole Mila right before Ruslan’s eyes to transform her power of love into his own magic power. Without further ado, Ruslan sets out on a chase after the stolen princess to overcome all obstacles and to prove that real love is stronger than magic.

6.8

MagicScore

#17

Shrek

2001

It ain't easy bein' green -- especially if you're a likable (albeit smelly) ogre named Shrek. On a mission to retrieve a gorgeous princess from the clutches of a fire-breathing dragon, Shrek teams up with an unlikely compatriot -- a wisecracking donkey.

7.8

MagicScore

#18

Shrek the Third

2007

The King of Far Far Away has died and Shrek and Fiona are to become King & Queen. However, Shrek wants to return to his cozy swamp and live in peace and quiet, so when he finds out there is another heir to the throne, they set off to bring him back to rule the kingdom.

6.3

MagicScore

#19

The Swan Princess: Escape from Castle Mountain

1997

The first wedding anniversary of Princess Odette and Prince Derek is fraught with troubles brought on by Clavius, who plots to conquer the world.

6.0

MagicScore

#20

The Swan Princess: A Royal Family Tale

2014

Shortly after the Royal Family adopts a young girl named Alise, she is taken away into the forest. Princess Odette, Derek and their woodland friends, must work together to find a way to bring her home to the castle.

5.7

MagicScore

Frequently asked

What are the best movies like The Dark Kingdom?

The top films similar to The Dark Kingdom by MovieMagicScore are Knights of the Damned (3.2), Sleeping Beauty (6.9), The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (8.5). Each shares action/adventure/fantasy/science fiction themes and is ranked by real viewer ratings, not critics or studios.

Is The Dark Kingdom worth watching?

The Dark Kingdom holds a MovieMagicScore of 5.7/10 from 83 viewer ratings.

What kind of movie is The Dark Kingdom?

The Dark Kingdom (2018) is a action, adventure, fantasy, science fiction film directed by Simon Wells, starring Ross O'Hennessy, Ben Loyd-Holmes, Rebecca Dyson-Smith.

Where can I find more recommendations like The Dark Kingdom?

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About movies like The Dark Kingdom

This ranked list pairs The Dark Kingdom (2018), a action and adventure and fantasy and science fiction film from Simon Wells, with similar titles by genre, theme and cast overlap (fans of Ross O'Hennessy take note). Unlike critic-driven sites, every position here is ordered by MovieMagicScore — a rating built only from real viewers, with no studio marketing or paid placement. Scores update as more people rate, so the list stays current.

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