Movies like Fuoshen: The Burning Man (2024)
The best movies like Fuoshen: The Burning Man (2024) are Green Snake (2021), The Legend of Hei 2 (2025) and Nezha Conquers the Dragon King (1979). If Fuoshen: The Burning Man hooked you with its animation and action, these 30 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.

Quick picks
- Highest ratedBatman: Knightfall Part 1: Knightfall (2026)9.1/10 from 506 votes
- NewestBatman: Knightfall Part 1: Knightfall (2026)Released 2026
- In ChineseGreen Snake (2021)Also in Chinese
Green Snake (2021)
While trying to free her sister from Fahai's clutches, Xiao Qing winds up in a dystopian city and meets a mysterious man who can't recall his past life.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation & fantasy
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisThe Legend of Hei 2 (2025)
When an attack shatters the fragile peace between the spirit world and humanity, Hei teams up with Luye, the last disciple of his Shifu Wuxian, to expose a conspiracy that threatens both realms - and the bond they've sworn to protect.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation & fantasy
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisNezha Conquers the Dragon King (1979)
In Chentang Pass, Nezha, the magical son of General Li Jing, makes enemies with Ao Guang, the Dragon King of East Sea. When he is reported to heaven's court and his home is threatened, Nezha takes it upon himself to destroy the palace and defeat the dragons. A retelling of the classic chapters from Investiture of The Gods.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation & fantasy
Worth the HypeMovies like thisEndless Journey of Love (2025)
In 1930s China, village girl Qian Xiao gains the power to control time, making her a target of powerful forces. As she uncovers the metropolis's hidden secrets, she faces peril and the cost of her gift.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation & fantasy
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisNobody (2025)
The Little Pig Yao decides to leave Langlang Mountain to join the pilgrimage. On the journey west, what trials will the little monsters face? In the end, will they achieve their dreams and live as they truly desire?
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation & adventure
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisWelcome to Smelliville (2021)
The Oggly family arrive at the municipal rubbish dump of Smelliville and must look for a new home, but they never feel really welcome anywhere. They stink and are for most humans just a tad too oggly. When Firebottom, the family dragon, crash-lands on the run-down rubbish tip of the small town of Smelliville, the Ogglies at once feel at home. And it's here they want to stay.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation & adventure
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisNew Gods: Yang Jian (2022)
Fifteen hundred years after the war of gods, the heaven declined. Yang Jian, the God of Erlang, made a living by working as a catcher. One day, Yang Jian was ordered to hunt down a young man, his own nephew.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation & adventure
Worth the HypeMovies like thisThe Willoughbys (2020)
When the four Willoughby children are abandoned by their selfish parents, they must learn how to adapt their Old-Fashioned values to the contemporary world in order to create something new: The Modern Family.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both adventure & animation
Worth the HypeMovies like thisThe Monkey King: Reborn (2021)
When the irritable monkey king visits a temple together with his master Tang Monk, he feels offended because of a trifle and thereupon accidentally destroys a magic tree growing on the sacred ground. This brings an ancient demon king back to life, who promptly kidnaps Tang Monk to take revenge for his long imprisonment. The monkey king and his followers have only three days to not only save their master but also to prevent the demon king from regaining his full powers and destroying the world…
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation & action
Worth the HypeMovies like thisChickenhare and the Hamster of Darkness (2022)
A brave young animal explorer teams up with two trusty friends to find a powerful artifact before his greedy uncle can get his paws on it.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation & adventure
Worth the HypeMovies like thisBatman: Knightfall Part 1: Knightfall (2026)
Arkham Asylum has been destroyed, and all its inmates have been unleashed upon Gotham City. As Batman races to round up some of his greatest enemies, he is pushed to his physical and mental limits and into a final confrontation with a new threat: the man called Bane!
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation & action
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisSecret Society of Second-Born Royals (2020)
A rebellious teenage princess discovers she has superhuman abilities and joins a secret society of extraordinary second-born royals tasked with protecting the world.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action & adventure
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisSecrets of the Heavenly Book (1983)
Yuangong, the deacon, opened the shrine and exposed the holy book to the human world. He is now punished to guard the book for life by the jade emperor for breaking heaven’s law. In order to pass this holy book to human beings, he would have to get by the antagonist fox.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation & fantasy
Worth the HypeMovies like thisA Writer's Odyssey (2021)
Lu Kongwen is the author of a fantasy novel series following a heroic teenager, also named Kongwen, on a quest to end the tyrannical rule of Lord Redmane, under the guidance of a Black Armor. But through a strange twist of fate, the fantasy world of the novel begins to impact life in the real world, leading Guan Ning to accept a mission from Tu Ling to kill the author.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both fantasy & action
Worth the HypeMovies like thisHilda and the Mountain King (2021)
When Hilda wakes up in the body of a troll, she must use her wits and courage to get back home, become human again — and save the city of Trolberg.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation & adventure
Worth the HypeMovies like thisArctic Dogs (2019)
Animals band together to save the day when the evil Otto Von Walrus hatches a sinister scheme to accelerate global warming and melt the Arctic Circle.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation & adventure
SnoozefestMovies like thisKung Fu Panda: Secrets of the Masters (2011)
Po and the Furious Five uncover the legend of three of kung fu's greatest heroes: Master Thundering Rhino, Master Storming Ox, and Master Croc.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation & action
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe King's Avatar: For the Glory (2019)
In this prequel to the animated series The King's Avatar, Ye Xiu enters into the pro gaming world of Glory, and competes in the first Pro League series tournament.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation & action
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisMinions & More Volume 1 (2022)
This collection of 10 short films produced by Illumination includes: From the "Despicable Me" franchise: Puppy (2013); Minion Scouts (2019); Training Wheels (2013); The Secret Life of Kyle (2017); Santa's Little Helpers (2019). From the "Grinch" franchise: The Dog Days of Winter (2019). From the "Secret Life of Pets" franchise: Norman Television (2016); Weenie (2016). From the "Sing" franchise: Love at First Sight (2017). From the "Lorax" franchise: Forces of Nature (2012).
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation & adventure
Worth the HypeMovies like thisBounty Hunters (2016)
Lee Shan and Ayo are ex-Interpol agents who are now bounty hunters, chasing fugitives for cash rewards. When the two of them are framed for a hotel-bombing, they join hands with a legendary bounty hunter named Cat, along with her teammates, to find the real bomber.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action & adventure
Worth the HypeMovies like thisDahufa (2017)
A warrior named Dahufa goes to save his prince from a dystopian village. He finds the dystopian village ruled by a fake god and his guards. In order to save the prince, Dahufa has to defeat the god and his men, and disclose the whole conspiracy.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both animation & action
Worth the HypeMovies like thisThrone of Seal The Movie: The Crownless God (2025)
The legendary epic of Elekes, re - presenting the glorious path of the great Necromancer of the Undead Scourge, Elekes.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both animation & fantasy
Realm of Terracotta (2021)
In the underground world, there are not only terracotta warriors and horses, but also a variety of bronze relics, resurrected bronze beasts and an underground creature called the "Earth Horn". The hero, Meng Yuan, is an odd-job figurine in the underground Qin tombs. He works with the mysterious girl Shi Yu to capture the Earth Horn and goes through dangerous situations, but unexpectedly discovers the mystery of the endless battle between the Earth Horn and the terracotta warriors
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both animation & fantasy
The Rule of Burning Sun I (2020)
Sun Wukong appeared as a fighting Buddha. What kind of peak duel will there be between a superhero who lives in modern times and confronts alien civilizations with the scorching sun civilization and Dilena?
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both action & fantasy
Run, Tiger Run! (2022)
The film follows a young boy who sets out on a mission to try and track down his long lost parents.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both animation & adventure
SnoozefestMovies like thisHuang Pi: God of Money (2024)
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both animation & fantasy
I Am Nezha (2016)
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both animation & fantasy
Nie Xiaoqian (2024)
Nie Xiaoqian was betrayed and died with hatred. She turned into a ghost after death and was imprisoned in Lanruo Temple. Ning Sheng went to Capital to take examination and stayed here, and accidentally saved Xiaoqian.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both fantasy & animation
The Umbrella Fairy (2024)
Qing Dai, a royal umbrella fairy, fails her mission to guard a sword fairy who escapes the royal pavilion seeking vengeance. This leads her on a journey with a young craftsman to prevent a war.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both animation & fantasy
I Am What I Am (2021)
By a fortunate coincidence, Gyun is inspired and encouraged by a girl with the same name. Therefore, he decides to form a lion dance troupe with his friends, Kat and Doggie, to break the constraints of reality and fight for themselves for once.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both animation & action
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best movies like Fuoshen: The Burning Man?
The closest matches to Fuoshen: The Burning Man are Green Snake (2021), The Legend of Hei 2 (2025) and Nezha Conquers the Dragon King (1979). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.
What should I watch after Fuoshen: The Burning Man?
Start with Green Snake (2021), the closest match to Fuoshen: The Burning Man.
What is the highest-rated movie like Fuoshen: The Burning Man?
Batman: Knightfall Part 1: Knightfall (2026), rated 9.1/10 by 506 TMDB users.
What is the newest movie like Fuoshen: The Burning Man?
Batman: Knightfall Part 1: Knightfall (2026) is the most recent release on this list.
Are there Chinese movies like Fuoshen: The Burning Man?
Yes: Green Snake (2021), The Legend of Hei 2 (2025) and Nezha Conquers the Dragon King (1979).
How are movies similar to Fuoshen: The Burning Man chosen?
First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside Fuoshen: The Burning Man, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.





























