Best Fantasy Movies on Hulu
05/31/2023 12:08 pm EDT
The 'Hunger Games' Series
Hulu just picked up all four of the Hunger Games movie adaptations recently, and it's no surprise that fans are flocking to rewatch them. A new prequel film in the series, The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes, is set to premiere on Nov. 17, 2023. Fans who want to revisit this dystopian sci-fi-fantasy adventure have a few months left to binge.
The 'How to Train Your Dragon' Series
Hulu seems to have a major stake in the How to Train Your Dragon franchise, though sadly the streamer does not have the 2010 first installment. However, you can find the second and third film here as well as a spinoff series called Dragons: The Nine Realms, which has a new season coming out in June. While this franchise certainly targets a young audience, you might be surprised to see how many adult fans it has, even among readers of dense fantasy books.
Akira
Hulu has a lot of anime and a lot of that falls under the fantasy genre, so to keep it simple here is one emphatic recommendation. Akira is a cyberpunk sci-fi horror movie that is iconic to the anime medium as well as its various subgenres, and it is essential viewing for anyone interested in fantastical fiction. Hulu has the English-language dub as well as the original Japanese version with English subtitles, so fans can decide for themselves how they want to watch.
Prey
Another multi-genre hit on Hulu is Prey, the recent prequel to the Predator series that premiered exclusively on Hulu. Many fans felt that this movie didn't get the attention it deserved since it didn't get a theatrical release. It stars Amber Midthunder as a young Comanche warrior who encounters a Predator in the year 1719 while the U.S. is still actively being colonized by Europeans. It is a thrilling movie for old fans and newcomers to the franchise alike.
Robin Hood
Hulu has the 2010 movie Robin Hood directed by Ridley Scott and starring Russel Crowe in the titular role, but sadly, the movie is only available to subscribers of the Hulu + Live TV tiers. If you have that subscription, it may be worth giving this movie another look. Some of its cast members have become much more famous since its release, including Oscar Isaac, and its gritty take on an old legend ages better than you might suppose. If you don't mind a grim take on an old fairy tale, this movie will probably be a great fit for you.
Clash of the Titans
Another 2010 remake seems to make all the fantasy streaming lists – Clash of the Titans starring Sam Worthington. This movie was so successful it inspired a new sequel to the story, but its critical response was not so great.
Season of the Witch
Finally, no movie on this list has a lower critical consensus than Season of the Witch starring Nicolas Cage, yet audiences seem to disagree. At the time of this writing the movie is at the top of several internal lists at Hulu, including trending movies and popular fantasy movies. It may be that the Season of the Witch has come late and streaming audiences are finally resonating with this odd historical fantasy.
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