Top 10 Mystical Artifact Action Films

Description: Indiana Jones embarks on a quest to find the Ark of the Covenant before the Nazis do, leading to a series of action-packed sequences involving ancient traps and mystical powers.

Fact: The film was originally titled "Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark," but was shortened for marketing purposes. Also, the iconic boulder chase scene was filmed in one take.

Description: In this sequel to "Romancing the Stone," adventurers Joan and Jack search for the mythical city of El Dorado, encountering mystical artifacts and ancient traps along the way.

Fact: The film was shot in Mexico, with many scenes filmed in the actual ruins of El Tajín. Also, it was the last film in the series.

Description: This film kicks off with an expedition to find the lost city of Hamunaptra, leading to the accidental awakening of a cursed high priest, Imhotep. The action revolves around the quest to return him to his eternal slumber before he unleashes chaos with the help of mystical artifacts.

Fact: The film was originally intended to be much darker, but was lightened up to appeal to a broader audience. Also, the scarab beetles used in the film were real, but they were coated in a non-toxic paint to make them appear more menacing.

Description: An animated adventure where a young girl named Kayley embarks on a quest to find Excalibur, the legendary sword of King Arthur, to save Camelot from an evil knight.

Fact: The film features the voice talents of Pierce Brosnan, Gary Oldman, and Celine Dion, who also sang the theme song. Also, it was one of the last traditionally animated films from Warner Bros. before they shifted to CGI.

Description: Set in ancient times, this film follows Mathayus, an Akkadian assassin, who seeks to overthrow an evil ruler with the aid of a mystical bracelet that grants him superhuman strength.

Fact: Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson made his feature film debut in this movie. Also, the film was originally conceived as a direct-to-video release but was upgraded to a theatrical release due to its potential.

Description: Follow treasure hunter Benjamin Franklin Gates as he deciphers clues hidden in historical documents to find a treasure dating back to the creation of the United States. The film features several mystical artifacts, including the Declaration of Independence.

Fact: The film was inspired by the real-life mystery of the Knights Templar treasure. Also, the scene where the Declaration of Independence is stolen was filmed in the actual National Archives, though the document used was a replica.

Description: Based on Dan Brown's novel, this film follows symbologist Robert Langdon as he unravels a mystery involving the Priory of Sion and the Holy Grail, leading to a chase for ancient artifacts with mystical significance.

Fact: The Louvre allowed filming inside the museum, which was unprecedented. Also, the film was controversial due to its depiction of religious themes.

Description: A modern-day sorcerer must train his apprentice to harness the power of ancient magical artifacts to stop an evil sorcerer from destroying the world.

Fact: The film was inspired by the segment in Disney's "Fantasia." Also, it features a cameo by Nicolas Cage as Balthazar Blake.

Description: A museum curator and a biologist must stop a creature born from a mystical artifact that has escaped during a gala event at the museum, leading to a thrilling hunt through the museum's halls.

Fact: The film was based on the novel "Relic" by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child. Also, the creature was designed by Stan Winston, famous for his work on "Jurassic Park."

Description: Flynn Carsen, a bookish genius, becomes the Librarian tasked with protecting the world's most powerful artifacts, including the Spear of Destiny, which he must retrieve before it falls into the wrong hands.

Fact: The film spawned a successful TV movie franchise. Also, the character of Flynn Carsen was inspired by the likes of Indiana Jones and James Bond.