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.
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.
Other Film Series
Greek Mythology
Films that bring the gods, heroes, and epic tales of ancient Greece to life on screen.
Imagined Worlds
Films that blur the line between reality and imagination, weaving between grounded real-world struggles and vivid fantasy sequences created by characters to cope, escape, or understand their lives.
Masters of the Universe
Live-action adaptations of Mattel's iconic 1980s toy and cartoon franchise, with two unconnected films separated by nearly four decades.
Night at the Museum
A family adventure trilogy following night security guard Larry Daley as he discovers that museum exhibits come to life after dark, leading to magical adventures with historical figures and ancient artifacts.
Super Mario
Film adaptations of Nintendo's beloved video game franchise, led by Illumination's animated series following Mario and friends through the Mushroom Kingdom and beyond.
Witch Mountain
A Disney science fiction series about children with extraordinary psychic abilities seeking refuge and their true origins.