Top 10 Fantasy Films Set in New York

Description: This iconic film blends comedy with the supernatural, featuring a group of parapsychologists turned ghost hunters in New York City. Their adventures lead them to battle a Sumerian god in the heart of Manhattan.

Fact: The film's famous Stay Puft Marshmallow Man was inspired by the Pillsbury Doughboy and a childhood memory of director Ivan Reitman.

Description: Although not strictly fantasy, this sci-fi comedy involves secret agents protecting Earth from extraterrestrial interference, with much of the action taking place in New York City.

Fact: The film was based on a comic book series by Lowell Cunningham, and the neuralyzer device was inspired by the "Men in Black" folklore.

Description: Although not set in New York, the film's magical creatures and hidden worlds resonate with the theme of fantasy in urban settings.

Fact: The film was shot in Montreal, but its story could easily fit into a New York setting with its blend of the ordinary and the extraordinary.

Description: A fairy tale princess from an animated world is transported to modern-day New York, where she must navigate the real world while finding her true love.

Fact: The film's opening sequence was animated by James Baxter, who also worked on Disney's "Beauty and the Beast."

Description: A teenager discovers he's the son of Poseidon and embarks on a quest that takes him through New York City to prevent a war among the gods.

Fact: The film features the iconic Empire State Building as the entrance to Mount Olympus.

Description: This film follows a young man learning magic from a centuries-old sorcerer in contemporary New York, with a nod to the famous "Fantasia" segment.

Fact: The film features a Tesla coil in the climactic battle, paying homage to Nikola Tesla's real-life experiments with electricity.

Description: A man discovers that his life is controlled by a mysterious group known as The Adjustment Bureau, set against the backdrop of New York City.

Fact: The film is loosely based on a short story by Philip K. Dick, and the Bureau's headquarters was filmed in the New York Public Library.

Description: A young girl discovers she's part of a secret society of demon hunters in New York City, based on Cassandra Clare's best-selling novels.

Fact: The film's production was plagued with issues, including a lawsuit from the author over creative control.

Description: Based on Stephen King's epic series, this film features a gunslinger from another dimension who arrives in New York to battle an evil sorcerer.

Fact: The film was in development for over a decade, with multiple directors attached before it finally came to fruition.

Description: While not exclusively set in New York, this film includes scenes in the city where a magical theatre troupe offers audiences a journey into their own imaginations.

Fact: After Heath Ledger's untimely death, his role was completed by Johnny Depp, Jude Law, and Colin Farrell, each playing different versions of his character.