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Fantasy & Supernatural Epics Directory

Production budgets, worldwide theatrical grosses, and ancillary streaming windows for major fantasy and magical cinema.

⚡ Executive Box Office Briefing (2026 Season)

What are the top fantasy releases in 2026? Practical Magic 2 leads theatrical fantasy receipts alongside major franchise continuations.

Combined Slate Gross
$26496.1M
39 Theatrical Slates Tracked
Production Capital Deployed
$6810M
Studio Investment
Average Recoup Multiple
4.4x Budget
Global Theatrical ROI
Top Box Office Leader
Avengers: Endgame
$2799.0M Worldwide
Active:Genre: fantasy(39 matches)
Avengers: Endgame
🍅96%Marvel Studios

Avengers: Endgame

Action / Sci-Fi / Adventure

Theatrical Release
Worldwide Gross Haul7.86x Recouped
$2799.0M
Production Budget:$356M
Star Payday (Robert Downey Jr.):$ Base + Backend Share
Avatar: The Way of Water
🍅76%20th Century Studios / Lightstorm

Avatar: The Way of Water

Sci-Fi / Adventure / Action

December 16, 2022
Worldwide Gross Haul6.63x Recouped
$2320.3M
Production Budget:$350M
Star Payday (Zoe Saldana):$8M + Multi-Picture Royalty
Inside Out 2
🍅93%Pixar / Walt Disney

Inside Out 2

Animation / Adventure / Comedy

Theatrical Release
Worldwide Gross Haul8.49x Recouped
$1698.0M
Production Budget:$200M
Star Payday (Amy Poehler):$ Base + Performance Escalators
Barbie
🍅88%Warner Bros. Pictures

Barbie

Comedy / Adventure / Fantasy

July 21, 2023
Worldwide Gross Haul9.97x Recouped
$1445.6M
Production Budget:$145M
Star Payday (Margot Robbie):$12.5M + $50M Producer Points
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2
🍅96%Warner Bros. Pictures

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2

Fantasy

2011-07-15
Worldwide Gross Haul10.74x Recouped
$1342.4M
Production Budget:$125M
Star Payday (Daniel Radcliffe):Principal Cast
Beauty and the Beast
🍅71%Walt Disney Studios

Beauty and the Beast

Fantasy

2017-03-17
Worldwide Gross Haul4.98x Recouped
$1266.1M
Production Budget:$254M
Star Payday (Emma Watson):Principal Cast
Spider-Man: Brand New Day
🍅96%Sony Pictures / Marvel Studios

Spider-Man: Brand New Day

Action / Adventure / Sci-Fi

November 20, 2026
Worldwide Gross Haul5.75x Recouped
$1150.0M
Production Budget:$200M
Star Payday (Tom Holland):$18M + 7% Gross Backend
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
🍅94%New Line Cinema

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

Fantasy

2003-12-17
Worldwide Gross Haul12.21x Recouped
$1147.6M
Production Budget:$94M
Star Payday (Elijah Wood):Principal Cast
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest
🍅53%Walt Disney Studios

Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest

Fantasy

2006-07-07
Worldwide Gross Haul4.74x Recouped
$1066.2M
Production Budget:$225M
Star Payday (Johnny Depp):Principal Cast
Jurassic Park
🍅84%Universal Pictures

Jurassic Park

Sci-Fi / Adventure

Theatrical Release
Worldwide Gross Haul16.79x Recouped
$1058.0M
Production Budget:$63M
Star Payday (Sam Neill):$ Base + Syndication Escalator
Aladdin
🍅57%Walt Disney Studios

Aladdin

Fantasy

2019-05-24
Worldwide Gross Haul5.76x Recouped
$1054.3M
Production Budget:$183M
Star Payday (Will Smith):Principal Cast
Moana 2
🍅95%Walt Disney Studios

Moana 2

Animation / Adventure / Comedy

Theatrical Release
Worldwide Gross Haul6.53x Recouped
$980.0M
Production Budget:$150M
Star Payday (Dwayne Johnson):$ Upfront + Disney Backend Record
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
🍅95%New Line Cinema

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

Fantasy

2002-12-18
Worldwide Gross Haul10.08x Recouped
$947.9M
Production Budget:$94M
Star Payday (Elijah Wood):Principal Cast
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
🍅92%New Line Cinema

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

Fantasy

2001-12-19
Worldwide Gross Haul9.66x Recouped
$898.2M
Production Budget:$93M
Star Payday (Elijah Wood):Principal Cast
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2
🍅49%Summit Entertainment

The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2

Fantasy

2012-11-16
Worldwide Gross Haul6.91x Recouped
$829.7M
Production Budget:$120M
Star Payday (Kristen Stewart):Principal Cast
Interstellar
🍅94%Paramount / Warner Bros.

Interstellar

Sci-Fi / Adventure / Drama

Theatrical Release
Worldwide Gross Haul4.42x Recouped
$730.0M
Production Budget:$165M
Star Payday (Matthew McConaughey):$ + 10% Gross Points
Wicked
🍅90%Universal Pictures

Wicked

Musical / Fantasy / Romance

November 22, 2024
Worldwide Gross Haul4.97x Recouped
$720.0M
Production Budget:$145M
Star Payday (Ariana Grande):$15M + Sound & Soundtrack Equity
Dune: Part Two
🍅93%Warner Bros. Pictures / Legendary

Dune: Part Two

Sci-Fi / Adventure / Drama

March 1, 2024
Worldwide Gross Haul3.76x Recouped
$714.4M
Production Budget:$190M
Star Payday (Timothée Chalamet):$8M + Backend Bonus
Superman
🍅94%DC Studios / Warner Bros.

Superman

Action / Adventure / Sci-Fi

July 11, 2025
Worldwide Gross Haul2.97x Recouped
$668.0M
Production Budget:$225M
Star Payday (David Corenswet): Upfront + DCU Escalators
Wonka
🍅86%Warner Bros. Pictures

Wonka

Adventure / Comedy / Family

Theatrical Release
Worldwide Gross Haul5.08x Recouped
$634.4M
Production Budget:$125M
Star Payday (Timothée Chalamet):$ Upfront Base
Gladiator
🍅93%DreamWorks / Universal

Gladiator

Action / Adventure / Drama

Theatrical Release
Worldwide Gross Haul4.52x Recouped
$465.4M
Production Budget:$103M
Star Payday (Russell Crowe):$ Base + Oscar Winning Bonus
Gladiator II
🍅77%Paramount Pictures

Gladiator II

Action / Adventure / Drama

November 22, 2024
Worldwide Gross Haul1.85x Recouped
$462.0M
Production Budget:$250M
Star Payday (Pedro Pascal):$5M Co-Lead Escrow
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
🍅92%Warner Bros. Pictures

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice

Comedy / Fantasy / Horror

Theatrical Release
Worldwide Gross Haul4.51x Recouped
$451.0M
Production Budget:$100M
Star Payday (Michael Keaton):$ Upfront + 5% Gross Points
Sonic the Hedgehog 3
🍅96%Paramount Pictures

Sonic the Hedgehog 3

Action / Adventure / Comedy

Theatrical Release
Worldwide Gross Haul3.44x Recouped
$420.0M
Production Budget:$122M
Star Payday (Jim Carrey):$ Base + Sequel Bonus
Twisters
🍅90%Universal Pictures

Twisters

Action / Adventure / Thriller

Theatrical Release
Worldwide Gross Haul2.39x Recouped
$371.0M
Production Budget:$155M
Star Payday (Glen Powell):$ Upfront + 5% Box Office Escalator
The Odyssey
🍅90%Universal Pictures

The Odyssey

Adventure / Drama / Fantasy

September 4, 2026
Worldwide Gross Haul1.86x Recouped
$298.1M
Production Budget:$160M
Star Payday (Matt Damon):$ Upfront + Artists Equity Points
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga
🍅80%Warner Bros. Pictures

Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga

Action / Adventure / Sci-Fi

Theatrical Release
Worldwide Gross Haul1.03x Recouped
$172.8M
Production Budget:$168M
Star Payday (Anya Taylor-Joy):$ Base + Worldwide Escalators
Tron: Ares
🍅90%Walt Disney Pictures

Tron: Ares

Action / Adventure / Sci-Fi

October 10, 2025
Worldwide Gross Haul0.79x Recouped
$142.0M
Production Budget:$180M
Star Payday (Jared Leto):$ Upfront + Producer Points
Nosferatu
🍅94%Focus Features

Nosferatu

Fantasy / Horror / Mystery

Theatrical Release
Worldwide Gross Haul2.5x Recouped
$125.0M
Production Budget:$50M
Star Payday (Bill Skarsgård):$ Upfront + Focus Features Escalator
Mayday
🍅89%Apple Original Films / Skydance

Mayday

Action / Adventure / Comedy

September 4, 2026
Worldwide Gross Haul0.86x Recouped
$64.5M
Production Budget:$75M
Star Payday (Ryan Reynolds):$20M Upfront + Maximum Effort Equity
Practical Magic 2
🍅94%Warner Bros. Pictures

Practical Magic 2

Fantasy / Romance / Comedy

February 11, 2026
Worldwide Gross Haul1.2x Recouped
$54.2M
Production Budget:$45M
Star Payday (Sandra Bullock):$15M + 10% First-Dollar
Avatar: Fire and Ash
🍅96%20th Century Studios / Lightstorm

Avatar: Fire and Ash

Sci-Fi / Adventure / Action

December 18, 2026
Worldwide Gross HaulUpcoming
$0.0M
Production Budget:$350M
Star Payday (James Cameron): + 20% First-Dollar Gross Backend
Avengers: Doomsday
🍅98%Marvel Studios / Disney

Avengers: Doomsday

Action / Sci-Fi / Fantasy

December 18, 2026
Worldwide Gross HaulUpcoming
$0.0M
Production Budget:$300M
Star Payday (Robert Downey Jr.): Escrow + Box Office Milestones
Dune: Messiah
🍅97%Warner Bros. Pictures / Legendary

Dune: Messiah

Sci-Fi / Drama / Adventure

December 18, 2026
Worldwide Gross HaulUpcoming
$0.0M
Production Budget:$200M
Star Payday (Timothée Chalamet): Upfront + 5% First-Dollar Gross
Avengers: Secret Wars
🍅99%Marvel Studios / Disney

Avengers: Secret Wars

Action / Sci-Fi / Adventure

May 7, 2027
Worldwide Gross HaulUpcoming
$0.0M
Production Budget:$350M
Star Payday (Tom Holland): + Franchise Backend Points
The Mandalorian & Grogu
🍅92%Lucasfilm / Walt Disney Studios

The Mandalorian & Grogu

Action / Sci-Fi / Adventure

May 22, 2026
Worldwide Gross HaulUpcoming
$0.0M
Production Budget:$200M
Star Payday (Pedro Pascal):
Toy Story 5
🍅94%Pixar Animation Studios / Walt Disney Studios

Toy Story 5

Animation / Family / Adventure

June 19, 2026
Worldwide Gross HaulUpcoming
$0.0M
Production Budget:$200M
Star Payday (Tom Hanks):
Shrek 5
🍅90%DreamWorks Animation / Universal Pictures

Shrek 5

Animation / Comedy / Fantasy

July 1, 2026
Worldwide Gross HaulUpcoming
$0.0M
Production Budget:$150M
Star Payday (Mike Myers):
Wicked: For Good
🍅91%Universal Pictures / Marc Platt Productions

Wicked: For Good

Musical / Fantasy / Drama

November 21, 2025
Worldwide Gross HaulUpcoming
$0.0M
Production Budget:$150M
Star Payday (Cynthia Erivo):
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