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Movies like Trollhunters: New Year's Eve Countdown (2016)

The best movies like Trollhunters: New Year's Eve Countdown (2016) are LEGO Marvel Super Heroes: Black Panther - Trouble in Wakanda (2018), Legends of Oz: Dorothy's Return (2014) and Sanjay's Super Team (2015). If Trollhunters: New Year's Eve Countdown hooked you with its animation and fantasy, these 30 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.

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  1. LEGO Marvel Super Heroes: Black Panther - Trouble in Wakanda (2018)

    After speaking at the Wakanda Embassy, Black Panther fights Thanos and fends him off with the help of fellow Avengers Captain America, Thor, Iron Man, Hulk, and Black Widow. After regaining conscious, Thanos is approached by Erik Killmonger and Ulysses Klaue in a plot where they will obtain the Vibranium in Wakanda to empower Thanos. When Black Panther discovers this plot, he must work with Shuri, Okoye, and the Avengers to defeat them.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation & fantasy

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  2. Legends of Oz: Dorothy's Return (2014)

    Dorothy wakes in post-tornado Kansas, only to be whisked back to Oz to try to save her old friends, the Scarecrow, the Lion, the Tin Man, and Glinda, from a devious new villain, the Jester. New comrades Wiser the Owl, Marshal Mallow, China Princess, and Tugg the Tugboat join Dorothy on her latest magical journey through the colorful landscape of Oz to restore order and happiness to Emerald City.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation & family

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  3. Sanjay's Super Team (2015)

    SANJAY'S SUPER TEAM follows the daydream of a young Indian boy, bored with his father's religious meditation, who imagines "a kind of ancient, Hindu version of The Avengers," with the gods appearing like superheros.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation & family

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  4. The Pagemaster (1994)

    Rich knows a lot about accidents. So much so, he is scared to do anything that might endanger him, like riding his bike, or climbing into his treehouse. While in an old library, he is mystically transported into the unknown world of books, and he has to try and get home again.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both family & fantasy

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  5. A Tooth Fairy Tale (2025)

    Van, the brave son of a tooth fairy leader, meets the goblins girl Gemma on his first mission. Despite the myths about ancient disputes between fairies and goblins, they share common values. When the greedy Spider Queen threatens both tribes, they must work together.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation & fantasy

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  6. Trollhunters: Rise of the Titans (2021)

    The Guardians of Arcadia reunite to battle the nefarious Arcane Order, who've reawakened the primordial Titans.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation & fantasy

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  7. Disney Princess Enchanted Tales: Follow Your Dreams (2007)

    Princess Aurora and Princess Jasmine learn valuable life lessons in two short stories.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation & family

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  8. Monster High: Frights, Camera, Action! (2014)

    When Draculaura is led to believe she's the rightful heir to the vampire throne, she and her best ghoulfriends are whisked away to Transylvania for a royal coronation to die for. But they soon discover the hunt for the queen is not over yet. The Ghouls must locate an ancient artifact known as the Vampire's Heart in order to discover the identity of the true Vampire Queen. It's a fangtastic adventure that will lead them from the Tower of Londoom, to a haunted river boat in New Goreleans and finally to the glamorous boo-vie lots of Hauntlywood. Could this be the moment when Draculara finally receives her vampire powers and discovers screams really can come true?

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both family & animation

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  9. Monster High: Escape from Skull Shores (2012)

    It's officially Spring Break at Monster High, and Lagoona takes her gilfriends across the sea to the Great Barrier Reef, but they are ship wrecked and end up on a mysterious skull shaped island. At Skull Shores, they enjoy the local hospitality until they realize that they are being used by a slippery showman named Farnum to lure the rarest, most mysterious monster of them all, "the Beast.”

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation & family

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  10. Return to Never Land (2002)

    In 1940, the world is besieged by World War II. Wendy, all grown up, has two children; including Jane, who does not believe Wendy's stories about Peter Pan.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both fantasy & animation

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  11. Monster Family (2017)

    The Wishbone family are far from happy. In an attempt to reconnect as a family, they plan a fun night out. However, the plan backfires when they are cursed and all turned into Monsters.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation & family

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  12. How to Train Your Dragon: Homecoming (2019)

    It's been ten years since the dragons moved to the Hidden World, and even though Toothless doesn't live in New Berk anymore, Hiccup continues the holiday traditions he once shared with his best friend. But the Vikings of New Berk were beginning to forget about their friendship with dragons. Hiccup, Astrid, and Gobber know just what to do to keep the dragons in the villagers' hearts. And across the sea, the dragons have a plan of their own...

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation & fantasy

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  13. Robin Robin (2021)

    A bird raised by mice begins to question where she belongs and sets off on a daring journey of self-discovery.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation & family

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  14. Snoopy Presents: For Auld Lang Syne (2021)

    After finding out her grandmother won't be visiting for Christmas, Lucy decides to cheer herself up by throwing the ultimate New Year's Eve party. Meanwhile, Charlie Brown tries to fulfill one of his resolutions before the clock strikes midnight.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation & family

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  15. Monster Family 2 (2021)

    To free Baba Yaga and Renfield from the clutches of Monster Hunter Mila Starr, the Wishbone Family once more transforms into a Vampire, Frankenstein's Monster, a Mummy and a Werewolf but when aided by their three pet bats, the Monster Family zooms around the world again to save their friends, make new monstrous acquaintances.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation & family

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  16. Balto: Wolf Quest (2002)

    Balto and his daughter Aleu embark on a journey of adventure and self discovery.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both family & animation

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  17. Hiccups (2013)

    When Lightning McQueen gets the hiccups, everyone in Radiator Springs thinks they have the cure.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation & family

  18. Happy New Year, Charlie Brown (1986)

    It's the night of Peppermint Patty’s New Year’s Eve bash, but Charlie Brown has to write a book report about War and Peace. Hoping to join the fun for a special dance with the Little Red-Haired Girl, he tries desperately to finish in time.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both family & animation

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  19. DC Super Hero Girls: Hero of the Year (2016)

    Wonder Woman, Supergirl, Batgirl, Harley Quinn, Bumblebee, Poison Ivy and Katana band together to navigate the twists and turns of high school in DC Super Hero Girls: Hero of the Year.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation & family

  20. Justice League x RWBY: Super Heroes & Huntsmen, Part Two (2023)

    On the heels of successfully escaping a deadly digital trap, the members of the Justice League emerge in their own world to discover that Grimm, ravenous creatures from Remnant, have overtaken Earth! In order to defeat the monsters, they must call on their new friends – Team RWBY – for help!

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation & fantasy

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  21. How to Train Your Dragon (2025)

    On the rugged isle of Berk, where Vikings and dragons have been bitter enemies for generations, Hiccup stands apart, defying centuries of tradition when he befriends Toothless, a feared Night Fury dragon. Their unlikely bond reveals the true nature of dragons, challenging the very foundations of Viking society.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both fantasy & family

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  22. Not Dead (2025)

    The birth of a young black couple's first child brings with it happiness, but also agony. The newborn's father experiences and expresses his dilemmas regarding the arrival, coexistence and departure of his beloved firstborn.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both animation & family

  23. El Materdor (2008)

    Mater is a matador fighting a herd of bulldozers in Spain. When Lightning McQueen enters the story, the bulldozers begin to chase him due to his red paint.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both animation & family

  24. The Backyardigans: Robot Repairman (2009)

    Robot Repairman Austin has an unexpectedly busy day in futuristic Mega City when all the robots go on a rampage set to roller disco! When the evil Professor Bug (Pablo) starts making all the robots malfunction, it's up to Repairman Austin to save the day in this double-length adventure!

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both family & animation

  25. Here Comes Mr. Jordan (1941)

    Boxer Joe Pendleton, flying to his next fight, crashes...because a Heavenly Messenger, new on the job, snatched Joe's spirit prematurely from his body. Before the matter can be rectified, Joe's body is cremated; so the celestial Mr. Jordan grants him the use of the body of wealthy Bruce Farnsworth, who's just been murdered by his wife. Joe tries to remake Farnsworth's unworthy life in his own clean-cut image, but then falls in love; and what about that murderous wife?

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both fantasy

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  26. As Aventuras de Poliana: O Filme (2023)

    Poliana and her friends will need to decide what they will do now that they have graduated from high school. The young woman wants to attend college abroad, but Otto does not allow his daughter to study abroad because he does not think she is mature enough. To try to make her dream come true, Poliana has an idea: work at the Maya Palace, a paradisiacal seaside resort, to prove her independence. She takes her boyfriend, João, and her friends Kessya and Luigi, who agree to go along. However, nothing in the hotel is what it seems, and Poliana and her friends will experience many adventures on a journey of self-discovery and maturity.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both family

  27. Al sur de la Navidad (2016)

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both fantasy

  28. The Mechanical Cow (1927)

    Oswald wakes up grumpy and takes it out on his alarm clock, afterward trying his best to wake up the mechanical cow sleeping in the bed beside him, with limited success. They finally do get going, sailing around the barnyard offering milk to denizens of the farm. When kidnappers arrive and takes Oswald's girlfriend away, he and the cow set off to rescue her.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both animation

  29. The Crimson Permanent Assurance (1983)

    A group of down-and-out accountants mutiny against their bosses and sail their office building onto the high seas in search of a pirate's life.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both fantasy

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  30. There is exactly enough time (2021)

    Oskar Salomonowitz, the 12-year-old son of filmmakers Anja Salomonowitz and Virgil Widrich, had drawn 206 pictures in a flip book when he died in an accident. His father continued to draw the film with the remaining 482 sheets.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both animation

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best movies like Trollhunters: New Year's Eve Countdown?

The closest matches to Trollhunters: New Year's Eve Countdown are LEGO Marvel Super Heroes: Black Panther - Trouble in Wakanda (2018), Legends of Oz: Dorothy's Return (2014) and Sanjay's Super Team (2015). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.

What should I watch after Trollhunters: New Year's Eve Countdown?

Start with LEGO Marvel Super Heroes: Black Panther - Trouble in Wakanda (2018), the closest match to Trollhunters: New Year's Eve Countdown.

What is the highest-rated movie like Trollhunters: New Year's Eve Countdown?

How to Train Your Dragon: Homecoming (2019), rated 8.0/10 by 1,156 TMDB users.

What is the newest movie like Trollhunters: New Year's Eve Countdown?

How to Train Your Dragon (2025) is the most recent release on this list.

Are there English movies like Trollhunters: New Year's Eve Countdown?

Yes: LEGO Marvel Super Heroes: Black Panther - Trouble in Wakanda (2018), Legends of Oz: Dorothy's Return (2014) and Sanjay's Super Team (2015).

How are movies similar to Trollhunters: New Year's Eve Countdown chosen?

First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside Trollhunters: New Year's Eve Countdown, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.

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