The Wizard of Oz Movies: Essential Films
For those seeking the most important and accessible Oz experiences, this curated watch order focuses on the cultural touchstone and the current phenomenon. The 1939 MGM classic remains the definitive film adaptation that shaped how generations imagine Oz, while Wicked represents the most successful modern reinterpretation of the story.
These two films offer the best introduction to Oz on screen - one showing Dorothy's journey through this magical world, the other revealing the untold story of how the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good became who they are.
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The Wizard of Oz
When young Dorothy is swept away to a magical land, she embarks on a journey along the yellow brick road with three unlikely companions—a scarecrow, a tin man, and a cowardly lion—to find the Wizard of Oz who might help her return home.
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Wicked
In the land of Oz, misunderstood green-skinned Elphaba and popular aristocrat Glinda form an unlikely friendship at Shiz University. Their bond is tested as they begin to fulfill their destinies as Glinda the Good and the Wicked Witch of the West.
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Other Film Series
Dragons
From medieval fantasy to post-apocalyptic terror, films featuring fire-breathing dragons as central creatures.
Greek Mythology
Films that bring the gods, heroes, and epic tales of ancient Greece to life on screen.
How to Train Your Dragon
A popular animated trilogy following Hiccup and Toothless as they transform from outcasts to heroes, bridging the gap between Vikings and dragons.
Jumanji
A magical adventure series about a supernatural board game that brings its jungle dangers into the real world.
The Chronicles of Narnia
A fantasy trilogy based on C.S. Lewis's popular novels, following the Pevensie children's adventures in the magical world of Narnia.
The Smurfs
The beloved blue characters across multiple theatrical adaptations, from early animation to live-action hybrids and modern reboots.