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Best Fantasy Movies With Friends On A Friday Night You Have Probably Never Heard Of

Looking for fantasy movies with friends on a friday night you have probably never heard of? Here are 10 hand-picked films that actually deliver. No filler, just great cinema.

10 Films · Updated 2026-05-05

Whether you are planning a proper movie night or just need something to put on, this list of fantasy films with friends on a friday night has you covered. Every pick here is you have probably never heard of — no filler, no disappointment, just great cinema.

The best fantasy movies with friends on a friday night share a few things in common: strong storytelling, the right pacing, and the ability to pull you in from the first scene. These picks check every box and then some.

1

Macario

· ★★★★☆ 8.7/10

Poor, hungry peasant Macario longs for just one good meal on the Day of the Dead. After his wife cooks a turkey for him, he meets three apparitions, the Devil, God, and Death. Each asks him to share his turkey, but he re...

2

DC Showcase: Death

· ★★★★☆ 8.5/10

Vincent, an artist with unresolved inner demons, meets a mysterious girl who helps him come to terms with his creative legacy… and eventual death.

3

When I'm Young

· ★★★★☆ 8.4/10

70-year-old Malena gets a second chance at life when she magically turns into her 22-year-old self. Now, posing as "Maria" to hide her true identity, she becomes the lead singer of her grandson's band and tries to recove...

4

Made in Abyss: Wandering Twilight

· ★★★★☆ 8.3/10

Second compilation movie of the TV series which covers episodes 9-13. Riko and Reg descend to the third and fourth layer where Riko has her first experience of the Curse.

5

Violet Evergarden: The Movie

· ★★★★☆ 8.3/10

As the world moves on from the war and technological advances bring changes to her life, Violet still hopes to see her lost commanding officer again.

6

The Legend of Hei

· ★★★★☆ 8.3/10

When cat spirit Luo Xiaohei's home is deforested by humans, he must find a new one. He runs into a group of other spirit creatures who take him under their wing with dreams of reconquering the land they say is rightfully...

7

Las leyendas: El origen

· ★★★★☆ 8.3/10

When a human baby crosses the Eternal Mirror, the portal between the living and the dead opens its path to the beings from the underworld.

8

Once Upon a Studio

· ★★★★☆ 8.3/10

Created for Disney's 100th anniversary, the short features Mickey Mouse corralling a gallery of legendary Disney characters for a group photo.

9

Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dreaming Girl

· ★★★★☆ 8.3/10

In Fujisawa, Sakuta Azusagawa is in his second year of high school. Blissful days with his girlfriend and upperclassman, Mai Sakurajima, are interrupted by the appearance of his first crush, Shoko Makinohara.

There is nothing worse than picking the wrong movie for the mood. This curated list of fantasy films with friends on a friday night takes that risk off the table. Every pick here is you have probably never heard of — tried, tested, and worth your time. Happy watching.