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    2000s Adventure Movies

    The 40 most popular 2000s adventure movies, ranked. Click any film for ratings, reviews, trailers, and where to watch.

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    Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
    TMDB4.0
    FF4.3

    Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

    2001 · 2h 32m · UK

    Harry Potter has lived under the stairs at his aunt and uncle's house his whole life. But on his 11th birthday, he learns he's a powerful wizard—with a place waiting for him at the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. As he learns to harness his newfound powers with the help of the school's kindly headmaster, Harry uncovers the truth about his parents' deaths—and about the villain who's to blame.

    The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
    TMDB4.2
    FF4.7

    The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

    2001 · 2h 59m · NZ

    Young hobbit Frodo Baggins, after inheriting a mysterious ring from his uncle Bilbo, must leave his home in order to keep it from falling into the hands of its evil creator. Along the way, a fellowship is formed to protect the ringbearer and make sure that the ring arrives at its final destination: Mt. Doom, the only place where it can be destroyed.

    The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
    TMDB4.3
    FF4.8

    The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

    2003 · 3h 21m · NZ

    As armies mass for a final battle that will decide the fate of the world--and powerful, ancient forces of Light and Dark compete to determine the outcome--one member of the Fellowship of the Ring is revealed as the noble heir to the throne of the Kings of Men. Yet, the sole hope for triumph over evil lies with a brave hobbit, Frodo, who, accompanied by his loyal friend Sam and the hideous, wretched Gollum, ventures deep into the very dark heart of Mordor on his seemingly impossible quest to destroy the Ring of Power.​

    Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
    TMDB3.9
    FF3.7

    Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

    2002 · 2h 41m · UK

    Cars fly, trees fight back, and a mysterious house-elf comes to warn Harry Potter at the start of his second year at Hogwarts. Adventure and danger await when bloody writing on a wall announces: The Chamber Of Secrets Has Been Opened. To save Hogwarts will require all of Harry, Ron and Hermione's magical abilities and courage.

    Howl's Moving Castle
    TMDB4.2
    FF4.9

    Howl's Moving Castle

    2004 · 1h 59m · JP

    Sophie, a young milliner, is turned into an elderly woman by a witch who enters her shop and curses her. She encounters a wizard named Howl and gets caught up in his resistance to fighting for the king.

    Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
    TMDB4.0
    FF4.2

    Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

    2004 · 2h 21m · UK

    Year three at Hogwarts means new fun and new challenges as Harry learns the delicate art of approaching a Hippogriff, transforming shape-shifting Boggarts into hilarity and even turning back time. But the term also brings danger: soul-sucking Dementors hover over the school, an ally of the accursed He-Who-Cannot-Be-Named lurks within the castle walls, and fearsome wizard Sirius Black escapes Azkaban. And Harry will confront them all.

    Shrek
    TMDB3.9
    FF4.0

    Shrek

    2001 · 1h 30m · US

    It ain't easy bein' green -- especially if you're a likable (albeit smelly) ogre named Shrek. On a mission to retrieve a gorgeous princess from the clutches of a fire-breathing dragon, Shrek teams up with an unlikely compatriot -- a wisecracking donkey.

    Avatar
    TMDB3.8
    FF4.1

    Avatar

    2009 · 2h 42m · US

    In the 22nd century, a paraplegic Marine is dispatched to the moon Pandora on a unique mission, but becomes torn between following orders and protecting an alien civilization.

    Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
    TMDB3.9
    FF4.3

    Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

    2005 · 2h 37m · UK

    After his name emerges from the Goblet of Fire, Harry Potter becomes a competitor in a grueling battle for glory among three wizarding schools in the Triwizard Tournament. But if Harry never submitted his name for the Tournament, then who did? Nevertheless, Harry must confront a deadly dragon, fierce water monsters, and an enchanted maze—only to find himself in the cruel grasp of He Who Must Not Be Named.

    Iron Man
    TMDB3.8
    FF4.4

    Iron Man

    2008 · 2h 6m · US

    After being held captive in an Afghan cave, billionaire engineer Tony Stark creates a unique weaponized suit of armor to fight evil.

    The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
    TMDB4.2
    FF4.5

    The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

    2002 · 2h 59m · NZ

    Frodo Baggins and the other members of the Fellowship continue on their sacred quest to destroy the One Ring--but on separate paths. Their destinies lie at two towers - Orthanc Tower in Isengard, where the corrupt wizard Saruman awaits, and Sauron's fortress at Barad-dur, deep within the dark lands of Mordor.

    Gladiator
    TMDB4.1
    FF4.8

    Gladiator

    2000 · 2h 35m · UK

    After the death of Emperor Marcus Aurelius, his devious son takes power and demotes Maximus, one of Rome's most capable generals who Marcus preferred. Eventually, Maximus is forced to become a gladiator and battle to the death against other men for the amusement of paying audiences.

    Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
    TMDB3.8
    FF4.0

    Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

    2009 · 2h 33m · UK

    As Lord Voldemort tightens his grip on both the Muggle and wizarding worlds, Hogwarts is no longer a safe haven. Harry suspects perils may even lie within the castle, but Dumbledore is more intent upon preparing him for the final battle fast approaching. Even as the decisive showdown looms, romance blossoms for Harry, Ron, Hermione and their classmates. Love is in the air, but danger lies ahead and Hogwarts may never be the same again

    Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
    TMDB3.8
    FF4.0

    Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

    2007 · 2h 18m · UK

    Returning for his fifth year at Hogwarts, Harry is stunned to find that his warnings about the return of Lord Voldemort have been ignored. Left with no choice, Harry takes matters into his own hands, training a small group of motivated students to defend themselves against the Dark Arts.

    Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl
    TMDB3.9
    FF4.0

    Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl

    2003 · 2h 23m · US

    When wily pirate Captain Barbossa seizes Jack Sparrow’s beloved ship, the Black Pearl, and kidnaps the governor’s daughter, Elizabeth Swann, blacksmith Will Turner reluctantly teams up with the unpredictable pirate Jack to rescue her—only to uncover a terrifying curse that turns Barbossa’s crew into the undead.

    The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
    TMDB3.6

    The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

    2005 · 2h 23m · UK

    Four kids travel through a wardrobe to the land of Narnia and learn of their destiny to free it with the guidance of a mystical lion.

    Finding Nemo
    TMDB3.9
    FF3.9

    Finding Nemo

    2003 · 1h 40m · US

    Nemo, an adventurous young clownfish, is unexpectedly taken from his Great Barrier Reef home to a dentist's office aquarium. It's up to his worrisome father Marlin and a friendly but forgetful fish Dory to bring Nemo home -- meeting vegetarian sharks, surfer dude turtles, hypnotic jellyfish, hungry seagulls, and more along the way.

    Shrek the Third
    TMDB3.2

    Shrek the Third

    2007 · 1h 33m · US

    After the King of Far Far Away dies, Shrek and Fiona are to succede. However, Shrek wants to return to his cozy swamp and live in peace and quiet, so when he finds out there is another heir to the throne, he and Donkey set off to bring him back to rule the kingdom.

    Up
    TMDB4.0
    FF4.2

    Up

    2009 · 1h 36m · US

    Carl Fredricksen spent his entire life dreaming of exploring the globe and experiencing life to its fullest. But at age 78, life seems to have passed him by, until a twist of fate (and a persistent 8-year old Wilderness Explorer named Russell) gives him a new lease on life.

    The Cat in the Hat
    TMDB2.7
    FF3.0

    The Cat in the Hat

    2003 · 1h 22m · US

    During a rainy day, and while their mother is out, Conrad and Sally, and their pet fish, are visited by the mischievous Cat in the Hat. Fun soon turns to mayhem, and the siblings must figure out how to rid themselves of the maniacal Cat.

    Kingdom of Heaven
    TMDB3.6

    Kingdom of Heaven

    2005 · 2h 24m · US

    After his wife dies, a blacksmith named Balian is thrust into royalty, political intrigue and bloody holy wars during the Crusades.

    Ice Age
    TMDB3.7

    Ice Age

    2002 · 1h 21m · US

    Manny the mammoth, Sid the loquacious sloth, and Diego the sabre-toothed tiger go on a comical quest to return a human baby back to his father, across a world on the brink of an ice age.

    The Incredibles
    TMDB3.9
    FF4.5

    The Incredibles

    2004 · 1h 55m · US

    Bob Parr has given up his superhero days to log in time as an insurance adjuster and raise his three children with his formerly heroic wife in suburbia. But when he receives a mysterious assignment, it's time to get back into costume.

    Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
    TMDB3.5
    FF3.3

    Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

    2005 · 1h 55m · UK

    A young boy wins a tour through the most magnificent chocolate factory in the world, led by the world's most unusual candy maker.

    The Emperor's New Groove
    TMDB3.8

    The Emperor's New Groove

    2000 · 1h 18m · US

    When the self‑absorbed Emperor Kuzco is accidentally transformed into a llama, he must rely on a humble villager to survive the jungle and reclaim his throne.

    Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest
    TMDB3.7
    FF4.0

    Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest

    2006 · 2h 31m · US

    Captain Jack Sparrow’s got a blood debt to pay: he owes his soul to the legendary Davy Jones, ghastly Ruler of the Ocean Depths. To escape eternal servitude aboard the Flying Dutchman, ever-crafty Jack must track down the still-beating heart of Jones. But he won’t do it alone: Will Turner and Elizabeth Swann are drawn back into another one of his perilous quests—assuming they can evade execution for aiding a pirate.

    Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End
    TMDB3.6
    FF4.0

    Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End

    2007 · 2h 49m · US

    After losing Captain Jack Sparrow to the locker of Davy Jones, Will Turner, Elizabeth Swann, and Captain Barbossa journey to the ends of the earth to rescue him. And as the East India Trading Company tightens its grip on the seas under Lord Cutler Beckett—now in control of Davy Jones—the fate of piracy hangs by a thread. Now, they must unite the pirate lords for one final stand. But as loyalties are tested and alliances shift, each must ultimately choose where they stand in the battle for freedom on the high seas.

    Troy
    TMDB3.6
    FF4.0

    Troy

    2004 · 2h 43m · UK

    In year 1250 B.C. during the late Bronze age, two emerging nations begin to clash. Paris, the Trojan prince, convinces Helen, Queen of Sparta, to leave her husband Menelaus, and sail with him back to Troy. After Menelaus finds out that his wife was taken by the Trojans, he asks his brother Agamemnon to help him get her back. Agamemnon sees this as an opportunity for power. They set off with 1,000 ships holding 50,000 Greeks to Troy.

    Spider-Man 3
    TMDB3.3
    FF4.1

    Spider-Man 3

    2007 · 2h 19m · US

    The seemingly invincible Spider-Man goes up against an all-new crop of villains—including the shape-shifting Sandman. While Spider-Man’s superpowers are altered by an alien organism, his alter ego, Peter Parker, deals with nemesis Eddie Brock and also gets caught up in a love triangle.

    The Incredible Hulk
    TMDB3.1
    FF3.5

    The Incredible Hulk

    2008 · 1h 54m · US

    Scientist Bruce Banner scours the planet for an antidote to the unbridled force of rage within him: the Hulk. But when the military masterminds who dream of exploiting his powers force him back to civilization, he finds himself coming face to face with a new, deadly foe.

    Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs
    TMDB3.4

    Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs

    2009 · 1h 34m · US

    Times are changing for Manny the moody mammoth, Sid the motor mouthed sloth and Diego the crafty saber-toothed tiger. Life heats up for our heroes when they meet some new and none-too-friendly neighbors – the mighty dinosaurs.

    Madagascar
    TMDB3.5

    Madagascar

    2005 · 1h 26m · US

    Four animal friends get a taste of the wild life when they break out of captivity at the Central Park Zoo and wash ashore on the island of Madagascar.

    Monsters vs Aliens
    TMDB3.1

    Monsters vs Aliens

    2009 · 1h 34m · US

    When Susan Murphy is unwittingly clobbered by a meteor full of outer space gunk on her wedding day, she mysteriously grows to 49-feet-11-inches. The military jumps into action and captures Susan, secreting her away to a covert government compound. She is renamed Ginormica and placed in confinement with a ragtag group of Monsters...

    Van Helsing
    TMDB3.2

    Van Helsing

    2004 · 2h 12m · CZ

    Famed monster slayer Gabriel Van Helsing is dispatched to Transylvania to assist the last of the Valerious bloodline in defeating Count Dracula. Anna Valerious reveals that Dracula has formed an unholy alliance with Dr. Frankenstein's monster and is hell-bent on exacting a centuries-old curse on her family.

    The Twilight Saga: New Moon
    TMDB3.0
    FF4.0

    The Twilight Saga: New Moon

    2009 · 2h 11m · US

    Forks, Washington resident Bella Swan is reeling from the departure of her vampire love, Edward Cullen, and finds comfort in her friendship with Jacob Black, a werewolf. But before she knows it, she's thrust into a centuries-old conflict, and her desire to be with Edward at any cost leads her to take greater and greater risks.

    Casino Royale
    TMDB3.8
    FF4.5

    Casino Royale

    2006 · 2h 24m · UK

    Le Chiffre, a banker to the world's terrorists, is scheduled to participate in a high-stakes poker game in Montenegro, where he intends to use his winnings to establish his financial grip on the terrorist market. M sends Bond—on his maiden mission as a 00 Agent—to attend this game and prevent Le Chiffre from winning. With the help of Vesper Lynd and Felix Leiter, Bond enters the most important poker game in his already dangerous career.

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    TMDB3.0

    xXx

    2002 · 2h 4m · US

    Xander Cage is your standard adrenaline junkie with no fear and a lousy attitude. When the US Government "recruits" him to go on a mission, he's not exactly thrilled. His mission: to gather information on an organization that may just be planning the destruction of the world, led by the nihilistic Yorgi.

    Ice Age: The Meltdown
    TMDB3.4

    Ice Age: The Meltdown

    2006 · 1h 31m · US

    Diego, Manny and Sid return in this sequel to the hit animated movie Ice Age. This time around, the deep freeze is over, and the ice-covered earth is starting to melt, which will destroy the trio's cherished valley. The impending disaster prompts them to reunite and warn all the other beasts about the desperate situation.

    Treasure Planet
    TMDB3.8
    FF4.5

    Treasure Planet

    2002 · 1h 36m · US

    When space galleon cabin boy Jim Hawkins discovers a map to an intergalactic "loot of a thousand worlds," a cyborg cook named John Silver teaches him to battle supernovas and space storms on their journey to find treasure.

    Cars
    TMDB3.5
    FF3.8

    Cars

    2006 · 1h 57m · US

    Lightning McQueen, a hotshot rookie race car driven to succeed, discovers that life is about the journey, not the finish line, when he finds himself unexpectedly detoured in the sleepy Route 66 town of Radiator Springs. On route across the country to the big Piston Cup Championship in California to compete against two seasoned pros, McQueen gets to know the town's offbeat characters.

    About 2000s Adventure Movies

    The 2000s

    The 2000s ran on digital transition: DV cameras democratized production while CGI reached the point of photorealism. It's also when the fantasy epic and the modern superhero film established their commercial dominance.

    Adventure

    Adventure films are built on journey and discovery: lost worlds, long voyages, and heroes far from home. The genre overlaps heavily with fantasy and action, but its engine is always forward motion into unfamiliar territory.

    In this list

    Best reviewed
    The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (8.5)
    Often also
    Fantasy, Action, Family

    Common questions

    What are the best 2000s adventure movies?
    By popularity across Flickfolio and TMDB, the top picks right now are Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, and The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King. The full ranked list of 40 sits above — open any movie for ratings, reviews, and streaming availability.
    How is this list ranked?
    2000s adventure movies are ordered by overall popularity, which blends how often a title is viewed, searched, and logged. It updates as viewing habits shift, so the list reflects what people are actually watching rather than a fixed critical canon.
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