Top 10 Fantasy Films About Prophecies

Description: The journey begins with a prophecy about the One Ring, which must be destroyed to save Middle-earth from the dark lord Sauron's dominion.

Fact: The film was shot in New Zealand, which became synonymous with Middle-earth, and it won four Academy Awards, including Best Picture.

Description: While not traditional fantasy, the film's narrative revolves around a prophecy that Neo is "the One" who can end the war between humans and machines.

Fact: The film introduced "bullet time" effects, which became iconic in action cinema, and it won four Academy Awards, including Best Visual Effects.

Description: The Pevensie children enter Narnia through a wardrobe, where they learn of a prophecy that they must fulfill to defeat the White Witch and restore peace.

Fact: The film was nominated for three Academy Awards, including Best Makeup, and was the first in the Narnia series to be adapted to film.

Description: This film explores the prophecy that Harry Potter must defeat Voldemort, with the stakes higher than ever as Harry learns more about his past and the looming battle ahead.

Fact: The film was the first in the series to be released in IMAX, and it was also the first to be shot with a combination of film and digital cameras.

Description: A young farm boy discovers a dragon's egg, leading him to fulfill an ancient prophecy about a Dragon Rider who will overthrow the tyrannical king.

Fact: The film was based on the first book of Christopher Paolini's Inheritance Cycle, and it was one of the first major roles for Jeremy Irons.

Description: Will Stanton learns he is the last of the Old Ones, destined to fight the forces of darkness in a battle foretold by an ancient prophecy.

Fact: The film is based on Susan Cooper's "The Dark Is Rising" series, and it features Alexander Ludwig in one of his early roles.

Description: Aang, the last Airbender, must master all four elements to fulfill the prophecy and restore balance to the world.

Fact: The film was directed by M. Night Shyamalan and was based on the popular animated series "Avatar: The Last Airbender."

Description: Bilbo Baggins' journey continues with hints of a prophecy involving the return of the dragon Smaug and the potential rise of a new king under the mountain.

Fact: This was the first film in the series to be released in 3D, and it features the first appearance of Smaug, voiced by Benedict Cumberbatch.

Description: While not strictly fantasy, this historical drama features a prophecy about a young noblewoman's destiny, intertwining love, politics, and fate.

Fact: The film was nominated for 11 César Awards, the French equivalent of the Oscars, and it showcases the beauty of 16th-century France.

Description: A prophecy foretells that a Gelfling will restore balance to the world by healing the Dark Crystal, which has been shattered by the evil Skeksis.

Fact: The film was directed by Jim Henson and Frank Oz, and all the creatures were created using animatronics and puppetry, a pioneering effort in film at the time.