Harold And The Purple Crayon, Harry Potter & Other Top Fantasy Books That Have Been Adapted Into Films

Adapting books into films is a common phenomenon in the film industry. Here's a look at top fantasy books that have been adapted into movies for the audience.

The Wizard of Oz

Released in 1939, The Wizard of Oz an adaptation of L. Frank Baum's 1900 children's novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. The timeless classic is about a young teenager named Dorothy Gale who, along with her dog Toto is whisked away to the magical land of Oz where she meets a band of unique characters and follows the famous Yellow Brick Road to the Emerald City as she searches for a way back home to Kansas. The Wizard of Oz has undoubtedly had a massive impact on pop culture since its premiere and has also been called one of the greatest movies of all time.

Harold and the Purple Crayon

Based on the book by Crockett Johnson, Harold and the Purple Crayon is an upcoming film that takes the baby Harold and brings him to the real world as an adult.

Inside his book, adventurous Harold can make anything come to life simply by drawing it. After he grows up and draws himself off the book's pages and into the physical world the power of unlimited imagination falls into the wrong hands, it will take all of Harold and his friends' creativity to save both the real world and his own.

Sony Pictures Entertainment India will release Harold and the Purple Crayon exclusively in Indian cinemas on 23rd August 2024.

Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory

1971's Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory is a classic musical fantasy movie based on Roald Dahl's 1964 novel Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. The film is about a poor boy named Charlie Bucket who finds a Golden Ticket in a Willy Wonka candy bar that allows him to visit Wonka's chocolate factory along with four other children with similar tickets. The film brought to life the wonderful world of Willy Wonka and the visuals, set design and timeless soundtrack ensured its status as a true cinematic gem

The Lord of the Rings Trilogy

The Lord of the Rings trilogy is one of the most popular fantasy movies in the world. Based on the novels by J. R. R. Tolkien, the trilogy is set in Middle-Earth and follows a band of unlikely heroes on a heroic quest to save their world from evil. The characters from the trilogy are memorable even today, with each spawning a cult following and fanbase of their own. With their enveloping plot and masterful storytelling, these movies are among the most highly regarded fantasy flicks to date.

The Harry Potter Franchise

Few franchises manage to have as significant of an impact as Harry Potter. Based on J.K. Rowling's book series, this franchise consists of eight films, each of which brings the world of magic to life from Hogwarts to Hogsmeade and everything in between. With millions of hardcore fans across the globe, the Harry Potter Franchise has left a lasting impact for decades to come.