Top 10 Fantasy Films Set in the Ocean

Description: This Disney classic tells the tale of Ariel, a mermaid princess who dreams of life on land. It's a perfect blend of fantasy and ocean adventure, capturing the hearts of all ages with its enchanting underwater world.

Fact: The film was the last to use traditional hand-painted cels, and it was the first Disney animated film to be released on video while it was still being shown in theaters.

Description: Set in a future where the polar ice caps have melted, this film explores a world where the ocean has swallowed the land, and humanity struggles to survive amidst pirates and mythical lands.

Fact: It was one of the most expensive films ever made at the time, with much of the budget going towards creating the film's unique water-based sets.

Description: This Disney adventure takes viewers on a quest to find the mythical city of Atlantis, hidden beneath the ocean. It's a blend of steampunk, adventure, and fantasy elements.

Fact: The film was inspired by Jules Verne's "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea" and features a unique art style influenced by comic books.

Description: Dive into the depths with Arthur Curry, the half-human, half-Atlantean heir to the underwater kingdom of Atlantis. This film combines superhero action with a rich underwater fantasy setting.

Fact: The film was shot in Australia, and the underwater scenes required a complex combination of practical effects, CGI, and stunt work.

Description: This Irish animated film tells the story of a young boy and his mute sister, who discovers she's a selkie, a mythical creature from Irish folklore. The film's ocean scenes are both magical and deeply emotional.

Fact: It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Animated Feature and features a hauntingly beautiful score that complements its visual storytelling.

Description: A Chinese fantasy comedy where a mermaid falls in love with a businessman, leading to a series of humorous and magical events. The film's underwater scenes are both whimsical and visually stunning.

Fact: It became the highest-grossing film in China at the time of its release, showcasing the country's growing film industry.

Description: While not entirely an ocean fantasy, this film features an amphibious creature from the Amazon, blending elements of fantasy, romance, and the supernatural in an aquatic setting.

Fact: It won the Academy Award for Best Picture, and the creature was designed by the legendary makeup artist Doug Jones.

Description: James Cameron's sci-fi thriller explores the depths of the ocean where a team of divers encounters an alien intelligence. Its depiction of underwater life and technology adds a layer of fantasy to the suspense.

Fact: The film was shot in an abandoned nuclear power plant's cooling tower to simulate the deep ocean environment, and it was one of the first films to use CGI for underwater scenes.

Description: While not entirely set in the ocean, this animated film features a mystical journey where the ocean plays a crucial role in the story, with its mythical creatures and magical elements.

Fact: The film's art style was inspired by the Book of Kells, an illuminated manuscript, and it was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Animated Feature.

Description: From Studio Ghibli comes this heartwarming story of a goldfish princess who yearns to become human. The film's imaginative underwater world and its magical transformation scenes make it a standout in ocean-themed fantasy.

Fact: The film was inspired by the fairy tale "The Little Mermaid" and features a score by Joe Hisaishi, a frequent collaborator of Hayao Miyazaki.