One Does Not Simply Stop at One Episode With These 9 Epic Fantasy Adventures
Ancient kingdoms and magical worlds are calling. Settle into nine fantasy movies and shows worth getting lost in, streaming free on Tubi.
A great fantasy adventure has a funny way of making everyday responsibilities seem completely unimportant. Laundry can wait. Emails can wait. That suspiciously powerful wizard standing at the edge of a forbidden forest? He needs your immediate attention. Before long, you're learning the history of an imaginary kingdom, memorizing the names of mythical creatures, and developing strong opinions about who deserves the throne. Your weekend plans never stood a chance.
Middle-earth is about to make those plans even more complicated. The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power returns for its third season on November 11, with Sauron's growing influence threatening the remaining kingdoms following the fall of Eregion. As the creation of the One Ring draws closer, Elves, Dwarves, and Men face a future that looks increasingly uncertain. And with four episodes arriving on premiere day, fantasy fans might want to reconsider making any other plans.
Middle-earth may be calling, but it isn't the only fantasy world worth getting lost in. Tubi's Sword & Sorcery collection is home to magical adventures where unlikely heroes, dangerous creatures, and powerful enemies have a habit of making ordinary life impossible. More mythical trouble awaits in the Barbarian & Fantasy Adventure selection, giving viewers another reason to explore the genre long after the credits roll. We've chosen nine movies and shows that make disappearing into another world feel like a perfectly reasonable way to spend your free time.
The Odyssey
Odysseus has survived the Trojan War, but getting home might be his greatest challenge yet. Who would've thought surviving a decade-long war would be easier than convincing the gods to let you go home?
After the Trojan War, the Greek hero Odysseus begins a perilous journey back to his kingdom of Ithaca in The Odyssey. Armand Assante takes on the legendary king, whose voyage leads him into encounters with mythical creatures, powerful gods, and temptations that threaten to keep him from returning to his family. Back in Ithaca, his wife Penelope struggles to protect their household as suitors compete for her hand, believing her husband may never return.
This two-part miniseries gives Homer's legendary adventure room to explore the strange and dangerous places Odysseus encounters along the way. The monstrous Cyclops, supernatural obstacles, and divine interference create a world where cleverness can be just as important as strength. Yet the emotional heart of the story remains Odysseus's determination to return to the people he loves, giving every setback a personal cost. Our guide to mythic epics on Tubi explores more ancient adventures where heroes discover that the gods aren't always particularly helpful. Odysseus could certainly confirm that last part.
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Krull
Nothing says happily ever after quite like having your wedding interrupted by an alien conqueror. Prince Colwyn's honeymoon plans are about to become a rescue mission of legendary proportions.
The fantastical world of Krull is thrown into chaos when a terrifying invader known as the Beast attacks a kingdom and abducts Princess Lyssa. Prince Colwyn sets out to rescue her, determined to recover the legendary weapon known as the Glaive and confront the creature responsible. His journey introduces him to an unlikely group of companions, dangerous creatures, and magical obstacles that make reaching the Beast's fortress more complicated than following a map.
Old-school fantasy doesn't get much more imaginative than this. Elaborate practical effects, unusual creature designs, and sweeping landscapes transform Colwyn's rescue mission into an adventure that feels like a tabletop fantasy campaign brought to life. Colwyn's companions give the journey an entertaining ensemble dynamic, and the mysterious Glaive provides a memorable weapon for the inevitable confrontation.
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American Gods
Finding a new job after getting out of prison sounds like a reasonable way to rebuild your life. Working for a mysterious stranger who may or may not be an ancient god? Shadow Moon probably should've asked a few more questions during the interview.
A chance encounter with the enigmatic Mr. Wednesday changes everything for Shadow Moon in American Gods, a fantasy drama adapted from Neil Gaiman's novel. Ricky Whittle leads the series as Shadow, a former prisoner whose new employer introduces him to a hidden world where ancient deities walk among ordinary people. As Wednesday begins recruiting powerful figures for an approaching conflict, Shadow discovers that America's changing beliefs have created a dangerous rivalry between the Old Gods and the New.
Rather than transporting viewers to a distant medieval kingdom, American Gods hides its mythology inside familiar highways, roadside attractions, and modern cities. Striking imagery and surreal encounters make even ordinary locations feel like places where something supernatural might be waiting. Three seasons of divine rivalries and supernatural surprises should keep your watchlist occupied, even if the gods themselves can't agree on who's in charge.
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The Dark Crystal
Saving the world is a pretty serious assignment for someone who hasn't even finished growing up. Jen might be the last Gelfling anyone expected to become a hero, but destiny isn't accepting excuses.
In The Dark Crystal, a young Gelfling named Jen embarks on a dangerous journey to restore a shattered crystal and prevent the sinister Skeksis from maintaining their hold over the world of Thra. Along the way, he encounters mysterious creatures, forgotten histories, and another Gelfling named Kira, whose courage becomes essential to their mission. The adventure unfolds in a world shaped by ancient magic and a delicate balance that has been broken for generations.
What makes this fantasy classic so remarkable is how completely its world comes alive through puppetry and practical effects. Jim Henson and Frank Oz create creatures with distinctive movements, personalities, and unsettling appearances, giving Thra an atmosphere unlike traditional live-action fantasy. Beneath the extraordinary craftsmanship is a story about restoring balance to a divided world, with enough mystery and mythology to make viewers wish they could spend more time exploring it.
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Merlin
Being the most powerful wizard in the kingdom sounds impressive until everyone starts expecting you to solve their problems. Merlin has kings to advise, prophecies to interpret, and a dangerously ambitious sorceress who refuses to mind her own business.
Arthurian legend takes on a magical new life in Merlin, a two-part fantasy miniseries starring Sam Neill as the legendary wizard. His story unfolds across generations, beginning with his unusual origins and growing into his involvement with King Arthur's rise to power. Along the way, Merlin finds himself caught in a conflict with Queen Mab, played by Miranda Richardson, whose determination to preserve the old ways of magic threatens the future he's trying to protect.
The miniseries packs an impressive amount of Arthurian mythology into its sprawling adventure, with enchanted forests, supernatural creatures, forbidden romance, and the complicated politics surrounding Camelot. Merlin’s relationships with Arthur and the people whose destinies he influences bring emotional weight to the magical spectacle as well. Even the world's greatest wizard can't make royal family drama disappear with a wave of his wand.
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Tale of Tales
Royal life comes with beautiful castles, elaborate wardrobes, and no shortage of people making terrible decisions. Happily ever after might need to be renegotiated.
Three interconnected fairy tales unfold across neighboring kingdoms in Tale of Tales, where rulers become consumed by desires that lead them into dangerous situations. A queen, portrayed by Salma Hayek, becomes determined to have a child at any cost, a king develops an obsession with a mysterious woman, and another monarch's unusual fascination with a giant flea leads to consequences nobody could have predicted. Inspired by the stories of Giambattista Basile, the film transforms familiar fairy-tale ingredients into a strange and often disturbing collection of royal misadventures.
Director Matteo Garrone creates a visually extravagant fantasy filled with elaborate costumes, eerie landscapes, and creatures that look like they've escaped from the darker corners of a storybook. Each narrative explores the consequences of greed, obsession, and selfishness, giving the film's magical world a distinctly unsettling personality. This is fantasy for viewers who prefer their fairy tales with a little more danger and fewer happy endings.
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Fire and Ice
Two kingdoms with completely opposing ideas about the weather are heading toward war, and the fate of the world depends on a handful of warriors who would've preferred a less complicated afternoon.
The animated fantasy Fire and Ice takes place in a prehistoric world threatened by the sinister Queen Juliana and her son Nekron, whose expanding kingdom of ice is consuming everything in its path. After his village is destroyed, a young warrior named Larn becomes entangled in the conflict and joins forces with unlikely allies to resist the growing threat. Princess Teegra and the mysterious warrior Darkwolf also become central to the struggle as the opposing kingdoms prepare for a devastating confrontation.
Ralph Bakshi's distinctive animation, developed with fantasy artist Frank Frazetta, gives the movie a striking visual identity built around powerful warriors, monstrous creatures, and dramatic landscapes. Its straightforward story allows the artwork and action to take center stage, creating a cult fantasy experience that feels like watching the illustrations of an old adventure novel come alive. Who needs an enormous runtime when you can fit this much sword-swinging chaos into 82 minutes?
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Hercules
Being the son of Zeus comes with a pretty impressive reputation. Unfortunately, being a legendary hero doesn't mean people stop asking you to prove yourself, particularly when entire armies are involved.
Dwayne Johnson takes on the legendary strongman in Hercules, which follows the famous warrior after his mythological exploits have made him a feared and respected mercenary. Traveling with a group of loyal companions, Hercules is hired to train an army and help restore peace to the troubled kingdom of Thrace. But as the mission becomes more complicated, he discovers that the people requesting his assistance may have their own hidden ambitions.
Instead of focusing exclusively on the familiar Twelve Labors, the movie explores the relationship between Hercules's legendary reputation and the man behind it. His companions contribute their own fighting styles and personalities, giving the battles a team dynamic that makes the action more entertaining. The large-scale combat, elaborate weapons, and Johnson's imposing physical presence create a spectacle worthy of the famous hero. And when the truth behind the mission begins to emerge, Hercules has to decide what kind of legend he actually wants to become.
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Dungeons & Dragons
Dragons, powerful wizards, and magical artifacts sound like the ingredients for an incredible adventure. Unfortunately, the fate of an entire kingdom has fallen into the hands of two thieves who aren't exactly qualified for the assignment.
The magical empire of Izmer becomes the setting for a dangerous adventure in Dungeons & Dragons, where a powerful mage named Profion attempts to overthrow the young Empress Savina. As the kingdom's political conflict escalates, two unlikely heroes, Ridley and Snails, become involved in a quest to recover a legendary artifact capable of controlling dragons. Their journey leads them through dangerous traps, magical encounters, and confrontations with enemies whose ambitions could threaten the entire realm.
This early adaptation of the beloved tabletop role-playing game embraces the wonderfully extravagant side of fantasy, with enchanted weapons, mysterious dungeons, and a villain who clearly enjoys making dramatic speeches. The film has earned a reputation for its campy approach, making it an entertaining curiosity for fantasy fans who enjoy ambitious world-building with a generous helping of early-2000s spectacle.
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