Top 10 Movies for Harry Potter Fans (Outside the Wizarding World)

OK, we said no Harry Potter films, but this spin-off deserves a spot on the list. It's set in the same magical world decades earlier and introduces new creatures, new wizards and, in the sequels, a young Albus Dumbledore. It digs deeper into the history of the wizarding community and shows how magic developed outside Britain.

When four children step through a wardrobe into a magical world, they discover a realm full of mythical creatures, an evil queen and an epic battle between good and evil. Narnia shares a lot with Harry Potter: young heroes, magic and a wicked antagonist. Grand battles and enchanting visuals make it a must-watch for fantasy fans.

If you love magic, dark forces and epic adventures, you can't miss The Lord of the Rings. Like Harry Potter, the trilogy offers deep world-building and complex characters, with a dark threat in Sauron that recalls Voldemort. Magical creatures, wizards and a journey full of obstacles and friendship make it a perfect choice.

A house full of children with special powers, run by a mysterious, wise woman: sound familiar? Miss Peregrine's has a magical boarding school with eccentric pupils and a mysterious time-travel story. Tim Burton's signature style makes it extra fairy-tale-like, and the sinister villains add real suspense.

Based on Rick Riordan's books, this film follows a teenager who discovers he's a demigod and is sent to a magical camp to train. Like Harry Potter, it's part of an epic book series with an exciting mix of magic and adventure. Camp Half-Blood feels like a Greek-mythology Hogwarts, with its own teachers, cabins and a hidden world full of gods and monsters.

Based on Neil Gaiman's book, this fantasy film has enchanting worlds, magic and a classic quest. A young man ends up in a magical realm full of witches, princes and sky pirates. Its mix of adventure, humor and romance, combined with a fantastic cast, makes it a modern classic for fans of imaginative stories.

When a family moves into an old house, a boy discovers a magical field guide that reveals a hidden world full of goblins and mythical creatures. Like Harry, Ron and Hermione, the children unravel mysteries, and the mix of adventure and dark menace gives it a Harry Potter-like atmosphere.

An orphaned boy moves in with his mysterious uncle, who owns a magical house where strange things happen. It has the enchantment of Hogwarts, with spells, magical objects and a dark mystery. Jack Black and Cate Blanchett play eccentric magicians, bringing humor and adventure together.

Based on Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials books, this film follows a young heroine in a world full of magical creatures, dark secrets and flying witches. Like Harry Potter, it has a brave young protagonist and a grand magical adventure with a sinister undercurrent. The daemons, magical companions representing part of a person's soul, recall Fawkes or Hedwig.

Guillermo del Toro's Spanish masterpiece blends magic, history and horror into a beautifully dark fairy tale. In oppressive Francoist Spain, a young girl discovers a mythical world full of strange creatures and challenging tasks. Perfect for fans of Harry Potter's grimmer side, like The Deathly Hallows.