Fantasy movies on Netflix from 2023 (2023)

The imagination is now huge, withThe Wizardand netflix,power ringson Prime Video andDrachenhausare the genre's main vehicles at the moment, but what's Netflix cooking up in the film department? Here's a preview of all the fantasy movies Netflix is ​​working on for release in 2023 or beyond.

OurRating for a fantasy filmis that it must be set in a fictional universe involving magic, myth, or the supernatural. Undoubtedly, some titles fall more into the realm of sci-fi (or even horror) than fantasy, but bear with us!

Alice in Wonderland

Language:English

First announced in October 2020, it's unclear just how far this musical fantasy adaptation is from classic literature.

set to be calledAlice, the title is written by Alloy Entertainment's Leslie Morgenstein and Elysa Dutton, who are producing, starring and producing Sabrina Carpenter for their At Last Productions label.

girl

Language:English

Netflix favorite Millie Bobby Brown has several upcoming projects with the streamer, including new fantasy film Maiden, directed by Dan Mazeau.

In the film starring Princess Elodie, she is sacrificed to the kingdom's cave dragon.

In addition to Bobby Brown, Nick Robinson, Angela Bassett, Ray Winstone and Robin Wright will star.

The film was shot throughout 2022 and completed in the summer. It's unclear if this will drop in 2023, but given that it's been in post-production for over six months, it's a good bet.

Dragon's Lair: The Movie

Language:English

Based on the classic video game Don Bluth, this fantasy adaptation follows Dirk the Daring, a knight who sets out to rescue Princess Daphne from the evil dragon Singe and a wizard named Mordroc.

The last time anyone heard about the film was in November 2022, when Ryan Reynolds said Netflix was making a decision.big swingwith the fantasy film. However, there is no word on where it is in development or how close we are to seeing it on our screens.

miHrengard

Release confirmed in 2023
Language:Danish

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Bille August will adapt the works of Karen Blixen, set in the fairytale kingdom of Babenhausen and following Cazotte, who is hired by the scheming Grand Duchess to help her find an heir.

Perhaps the most exciting thing about the project we're looking forward to is that the Queen of Denmark has been recruitedSet designer for Netflix film.

escape the hat

Expected release in 2023
Language:English

Mark Osborne is at the forefront of this new animated fantasy feature.

The project follows Leek, a magical rabbit who gathers an unlikely group of allies and embarks on an impossible quest to escape a wizard's hat and defeat the evil black cats.

Gottes Land

Language:English

Legendary Entertainment, Aftershock Media and Nightshade Entertainment will be at the helm behind this new comic adaptation starring Jim Mickle.

ForBild-ComicsHere's what you can expect:

Emmet Quinlan, an elderly widower with dementia, isn't just a problem for his children: his violent outbursts are more than the local police can handle. When a tornado hits his home and nearby west Texas town, a restored Quinlan rises from the rubble. However, the enchanted sword in the Eye of the Storm gives him more than a healthy mind and body. Now he's the only man who can hold his own against the supernatural creatures that drew the sword into the Lone Star State..."

There's no chance this will be released in 2023 as we recently found out the film isn't straightStart of production at the end of 2023.

Gordon Hemingway and the Kingdom of Cthulhu

Language:English

Jonathan Majors has been cast to play Gordon Hemingway in this new fantasy film directed by Stefon Bristol and produced by Spike Lee.

As of December 2022, there was no further news on the project's progress, meaning a 2023 release seems unlikely.

keep your mouth shut

Release confirmed in 2023
Language:English

Based on the fantasy comic by ND Stevenson, this animated adaptation seemed to have come under scrutiny in recent years, and Disney abandoned the project.

However, in 2022 it was announced that Netflix would pay compensation to give the new film a home.

Here is the official description of the new film, voiced by Chloë Grace Moretz and Riz Ahmed:

"Nimona is the only person who can help Knight Ballister Boldheart prove his innocence. He has been accused of a crime he did not commit.”

Chico

confirmed forStarting in January 2023
Language:Korean

The South Korean sci-fi action-fantasy epic originally slated to hit Netflix in 2022 has been delayed but confirmed for 2023. While this fits better into the sci-fi genre, it has fantasy elements that make it worthy. on this list.

Written and directed by Yeon Sang-ho, the film is set on an uninhabitable 22nd-century Earth where the outcome of a civil war depends on cloning the brains of an elite soldier to create a mercenary robot.

masters of the universe

Language:English

Originally slated for a March 2021 release, this Sony Pictures film has finally moved to Netflix, trading Noah Centineo for Kyle Allen, who will play Prince Adam.

masters of the universeDirected by Aaron Nee and Adam Nee.

The film is currently not expected to be released before 2024.

Kings of the arena

Language:English

Based on the science fiction fantasy novel by George R.R. Martin, this adaptation has been in the works for several years and not much has been said since then.Collider is scheduled for release in 2021.

Gore Verbinski was originally chosen to direct.

The chronicles of Narnia

Language:English

We've had the Chronicles of Narnia on our lists for a while. It's been over four (long) years since Netflix announced they were venturing into the world of Narnia.

Unfortunately, Netflix has since been pretty soft on the news about what's going on. They installed an "Architect of the Universe" in 2019, but beyond that it was quiet. That was until late 2022, when we heard that Netflix was planning two Narnia films and even considering Greta Gerwig to direct.

While we're not expecting a Narnia movie to be released on Netflix in 2023, we should be getting a lot more news than ever.

The selection

Language:English

Based on the novels by Kiera Cass, this fantasy romance is produced by DiNovi Pictures and directed by Haifaa Al-Mansour.

Unfortunately, since yourfirst announcement, there has been little official word on the project, with various people involved frequently posting personal updates saying scripts are still being submitted and worked on.

Just say we won't seeThe selectionat any time.

the ugly ones

Premiered on Netflix in 2023
language: English

Read our full preview ofNext movie here.

Directed by McG, this fantasy action film is set in a world where mandatory surgery eliminates physical differences and makes everyone beautified.

Joey King leads the cast of the film, based on the Scott Westerfeld novel.

Let's complete this list with a few more fantasy projects in development at Netflix:

• Bottle- Jonas Cuarón was recruited in 2020 to direct an untitled feature film for Netflix while Chris Columbus produced at 26th Street Pictures.
• Beyond Good and Evil- Adaptation of the Ubisoft game by director Rob Letterman.
• Bekam Chihuahua– Animated film by Jorge R. Gutiérrez.
• Pashmina- Gurinder Chadha directs this animated feature about a Native American girl who rediscovers her heritage through her magical pashmina.
• scarlet fever- Alice Waddington has been chosen to direct this fantasy drama produced by Jason Bateman.
• Untitled Jason Bateman/John Cena/Netflix-Projekt- Comedic fantasy about a family trapped in an old abandoned film studio that comes to life. John Cena stars.

Are you looking forward to one of these fantasy movies? Let us know in the comments.