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Ralph Fiennes as Voldemort from Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2
5 Fantasy Movie Villains More Powerful Than Voldemort, Ranked

Voldemort may be the strongest villain in the Harry Potter universe, but the fantasy genre has multiple villains who are more powerful than him.

Westley defends Buttercup in the forest in Princess Bride
5 Greatest Cozy Fantasy Movies of All Time, Ranked

If you're looking for fantasy movies that also feel like a warm hug, these are the perfect films for you.

Frodo Baggins and Gandalf in Ralph Bakshi's The Lord of the Rings
5 Ways The Lord of the Rings Cartoon Inspired Peter Jackson's Trilogy

The live-action The Lord of the Rings trilogy took some cues from Ralph Bakshi's animated film, ranging from specific shots to narrative changes.

Gollum grinning in The Lord of the Rings
5 Fantasy Book Series With Worldbuilding That Rivals Lord of the Rings

From timeless classics to modern adventures, these are the fantasy book series that rival Lord of the Rings’ worldbuilding. 

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Faramir and the Rangers of the South from The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
The Lord of the Rings Meets Percy Jackson in New Fantasy Movie Based on a Book

The upcoming film adaptation of an underrated young adult fantasy series will blend The Lord of the Rings' lore with Percy Jackson's tone.

Frodo reaches for the one ring in The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (1)
5 Greatest Fantasy Adaptations That Are Better Than The Book

The fantasy genre has countless adaptations, but some of these surpass even the books they are based on.

Saruman smiling as he looks into the palantir in The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
Saruman's 5 Cruelest Acts in The Lord of the Rings, Ranked

After Saruman the White turned traitor in The Lord of the Rings, he committed some of the most evil deeds in Middle-earth's history.

An armored warrior holds a glowing rose on the cover to Glen Cook's The Black Company
10 Greatest Dark Fantasy Books of All Time, Ranked

Dark fantasy literature blends traditional magical settings with a bleak atmosphere, morally gray characters, grim themes, and gritty horror tropes

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Gandalf looking concerned in The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
Gandalf's 5 Most Powerful Spells in The Lord of the Rings, Ranked

Throughout the events of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, Gandalf displayed some magical feats that proved his might as a Wizard.

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Ian McKellen as Gandalf the White fighting in The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King.
The 10 Most Exciting Fantasy Movies of All Time, Ranked

From Harry Potter to The Lord of the Rings, these 10 films represent the best fantasy films ever made.

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Bilbo Baggins leaning on a walking stick in Rivendell from The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
5 Best-Selling Fantasy Books of All Time, Ranked

From classic pillars of the genre to generation-defining young adult literature, these fantasy novels and novellas have sold more than any others.

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Ellie Bamber as Elora Danan sitting down in Willow on Disney+
Disney's 8-Episode High Fantasy Show Is a 100% Perfect Season of Adventure Television

In 2022, an underrated live-action fantasy series premiered on Disney+, but Disney proceeded to treat the project very poorly.

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Stephen King signs copies of his book 'Doctor Sleep' and meets fans, at MK2 Bibliotheque, in Paris, France
Stephen King's Best-Written Opening Line Is the Greatest 12 Words in Fantasy Book History

The first sentence in Stephen King's The Dark Tower I: The Gunslinger is one of the most famous opening lines of any fantasy novel.

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Henry Cavill stars as Geralt of Rivia in Netflix's The Witcher.
6 Fantasy Books Better Than The Witcher

The novel behind Netflix's The Witcher might have a cult following, but other fantasy books, such as The Way of Kings, are an even better read.

Elijah Wood as Frodo Baggins looking shocked in The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
The Dark Lord of the Rings Sequel J.R.R. Tolkien Never Wanted You to Read

Most Lord of the Rings fans don't know about the surprisingly dark sequel that JRR Tolkien buried.

Arthur pulling Exalibur from the stone in King Arthur: Legend of the Sword
Guy Ritchie's 126-Minute Fantasy Action Flop Is Now One of the Biggest Movies on Streaming

Guy Ritchie's fantasy drama about a legendary figure found streaming success after a box-office failure.

Aslan on a poster for The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
7 Things Netflix's Narnia Movie Must Learn From The Lord of the Rings

Netflix's new Chronicles of Narnia reboot needs to learn these crucial lessons from The Lord of the Rings' success.

daniel craig 69th BFI London Film Festival Opening Night and Wake Up Dead Man A Knives Out Story Premiere
Daniel Craig's New Fantasy Reboot on Netflix Is Already a 5-Star Classic

Daniel Craig stars in a new fantasy reboot next year--and it's already a 10/10 classic.

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Dragonheart's Draco breathing fire from one nostril
30 Years Ago, Sean Connery’s Forgotten Fantasy Movie Helped Create the Star Wars Prequels

Long before the Star Wars prequels, Dragonheart showed George Lucas that CGI characters could carry scenes thanks to Sean Connery’s iconic dragon.

Daniel Radcliffe as Harry Potter in one of the Warner Bros. movies
5 Fantasy Worlds Better Than Harry Potter

Even the magical wonder of the Wizarding World pales before these fantasy universes

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