Movies Like Marco Polo: Return to Xanadu (2001)

Marco Polo: Return to Xanadu is a 2001 animation, family, science fiction film from Ron Merk with a MovieMagicScore of 5.1/10. Here are 20 similar films, ranked by real viewer ratings — starting with Disclosure Day and Toy Story 5.

Animation Family Science Fiction

Disclosure Day

2026

A cybersecurity expert becomes a whistleblower after uncovering secrets about aliens, putting him on the run from a corporation. Meanwhile, a meteorologist experiencing strange phenomena joins forces with him to prove there's life beyond our understanding.

6.7

MagicScore

Toy Story 5

2026

When Bonnie receives a Lilypad tablet as a gift and becomes obsessed, Buzz, Woody, Jessie and the rest of the gang's jobs become exponentially harder when they have to go head to head with the all-new threat to playtime.

7.5

MagicScore

Backrooms

2026

A strange doorway appears in the basement of a furniture showroom.

6.8

MagicScore

Supergirl

2026

When an unexpected and ruthless adversary strikes too close to home, Kara Zor-El, aka Supergirl, reluctantly joins forces with an unlikely companion on an epic, interstellar journey of vengeance and justice.

6.2

MagicScore

The Sheep Detectives

2026

George Hardy is a shepherd who reads detective novels to his beloved sheep every night, assuming they can't possibly understand. But when a mysterious incident disrupts life on the farm, the sheep realize they must become the detectives. As they follow the clues and investigate human suspects, they prove that even sheep can be brilliant crime-solvers.

7.8

MagicScore

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie

2026

Having thwarted Bowser's previous plot to marry Princess Peach, Mario and Luigi now face a fresh threat in Bowser Jr., who is determined to liberate his father from captivity and restore the family legacy. Alongside companions new and old, the brothers travel across the stars to stop the young heir's crusade.

8.2

MagicScore

The Mandalorian and Grogu

2026

The evil Empire has fallen, and Imperial warlords remain scattered throughout the galaxy. As the fledgling New Republic works to protect everything the Rebellion fought for, they have enlisted the help of legendary Mandalorian bounty hunter Din Djarin and his young apprentice Grogu.

6.7

MagicScore

Avatar: Fire and Ash

2025

In the wake of the devastating war against the RDA and the loss of their eldest son, Jake Sully and Neytiri face a new threat on Pandora: the Ash People, a violent and power-hungry Na'vi tribe led by the ruthless Varang. Jake's family must fight for their survival and the future of Pandora in a conflict that pushes them to their emotional and physical limits.

7.6

MagicScore

Toy Story 4

2019

Woody has always been confident about his place in the world, devoted to taking care of his kid—whether that's Andy or Bonnie. But after Bonnie creates a reluctant new toy called "Forky", a road trip adventure alongside old and new friends challenges everything Woody believes about loyalty, purpose, and what it truly means to be a toy.

7.5

MagicScore

#10

Blast

2026

Follows a family trained to protect the powerless who become the most dangerous obstacle of all.

6.8

MagicScore

#11

Project Hail Mary

2026

Science teacher Ryland Grace wakes up on a spaceship light years from home with no recollection of who he is or how he got there. As his memory returns, he begins to uncover his mission: solve the riddle of the mysterious substance causing the sun to die out. He must call on his scientific knowledge and unorthodox ideas to save everything on Earth from extinction.

8.7

MagicScore

#12

Swapped

2026

A small woodland creature and a majestic bird, two natural sworn enemies of the Valley, magically trade places and set off on an adventure of a lifetime to switch back. Their journey soon uncovers a greater threat—one that could endanger not only their species, but the entire valley they call home.

9.0

MagicScore

#13

Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender

2026

Avatar Aang, the world's last Airbender, learns of an ancient power that could save his culture from extinction. With the help of his friends, he embarks on a global quest to find it before it falls into the wrong hands and threatens to upend the peace they sacrificed everything to achieve.

TBR

MagicScore

#14

Toy Story

1995

Led by Woody, Andy's toys live happily in his room until Andy's birthday brings Buzz Lightyear onto the scene. Afraid of losing his place in Andy's heart, Woody plots against Buzz. But when circumstances separate Buzz and Woody from their owner, the duo eventually learns to put aside their differences.

8.0

MagicScore

#15

Minions & Monsters

2026

This is the rambunctious, ridiculous and totally true story of how the Minions conquered Hollywood, became movie stars, lost everything, unleashed monsters onto the world and then banded together to try and save the planet from the mayhem they had just created.

6.9

MagicScore

#16

Kill Code

2026

North America has been divided into four main quadrants. A power-hungry corporation has taken over the conventional prison system and made criminals the new law enforcers. The owner of that corporation, nanoscientist Eion Prescott, created a nano-virus called Onyx. Which is distributed through deadly watches to criminals. First, infecting them. Then, forcing them into eliminating each other for freedom. Who can topple the corporation's entire system from within?

5.5

MagicScore

#17

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle

2025

The Demon Slayer Corps are drawn into the Infinity Castle, where Tanjiro, Nezuko, and the Hashira face terrifying Upper Rank demons in a desperate fight as the final battle against Muzan Kibutsuji begins.

7.7

MagicScore

#18

Hoppers

2026

Scientists have discovered how to 'hop' human consciousness into lifelike robotic animals, allowing people to communicate with animals as animals. Animal lover Mabel seizes an opportunity to use the technology, uncovering mysteries within the animal world beyond anything she could have imagined.

8.2

MagicScore

#19

Masters of the Universe

2026

After being separated for 15 years, the Sword of Power leads Prince Adam back to Eternia, where he discovers his home shattered under the fiendish rule of Skeletor. To save his family and his world, Adam must join forces with his closest allies, Teela and Duncan/Man-At-Arms, and embrace his true destiny as He-Man — the most powerful man in the universe.

7.1

MagicScore

#20

Spider-Man: Brand New Day

2026

Fighting crime full-time as Spider-Man in a world that doesn't remember him—and the pressure of seeing his old friends move on without him—sparks a change in Peter Parker he may not have the power to control. But that transformation might also be the only thing that can stop a shocking new threat to the city and those he loves - a powerful villain no one can even see.

TBR

MagicScore

Frequently asked

What are the best movies like Marco Polo: Return to Xanadu?

The top films similar to Marco Polo: Return to Xanadu by MovieMagicScore are Disclosure Day (6.7), Toy Story 5 (7.5), Backrooms (6.8). Each shares animation/family/science fiction themes and is ranked by real viewer ratings, not critics or studios.

Is Marco Polo: Return to Xanadu worth watching?

Marco Polo: Return to Xanadu holds a MovieMagicScore of 5.1/10 from 5 viewer ratings.

What kind of movie is Marco Polo: Return to Xanadu?

Marco Polo: Return to Xanadu (2001) is a animation, family, science fiction film directed by Ron Merk, starring Paul Ainsley, Alan Altshuld, Nicholas Gonzalez.

Where can I find more recommendations like Marco Polo: Return to Xanadu?

Browse the full ranked list above, or explore more animation recommendations on MovieMagicScore, where every list is ordered by genuine viewer ratings.

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About movies like Marco Polo: Return to Xanadu

This ranked list pairs Marco Polo: Return to Xanadu (2001), a animation and family and science fiction film from Ron Merk, with similar titles by genre, theme and cast overlap (fans of Paul Ainsley 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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