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Movies like Sofia the first: Ready to Be a Princess

The best movies like Sofia the first: Ready to Be a Princess are Sofia the First: Once Upon a Princess (2012), Jasmine's Enchanted Tales: Journey of a Princess (2005) and The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning (2008). If Sofia the first: Ready to Be a Princess hooked you, these 30 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.

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  1. Sofia the First: Once Upon a Princess (2012)

    Set in the storybook world of Enchancia, the music-filled movie follows Sofia, an average girl whose life suddenly changes when her mother marries the king and she is whisked off to live in a castle with her mom, new step-father, King Roland II, and step-siblings, Amber and James. Along the way this ordinary girl learns to navigate the extraordinary life of royalty, and in the process makes everyone around her feel special.

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  2. The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning (2008)

    Follow Ariel's adventures before she gave up her fins for true love. When Ariel wasn't singing with her sisters, she spent time with her mother, Queen Athena. Ariel is devastated when Athena is killed by pirates, and after King Triton outlaws all singing. Along with pals Flounder and Sebastian, Ariel sets off in hopes of changing her father's decision to ban music from the kingdom.

    Why it matches: Fans watch both

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  3. Bratz Kidz: Fairy Tales (2008)

    When the Bratz kids are rehearsing for a school play, a talking frog transports them into their fairy tale book, where Jade must be Snow White, Sasha must be Red Riding Hood, Cloe must be Rapunzel, and Yasmin must be Cinderella.

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  4. Ever After High: Epic Winter (2016)

    When a spell threatens Crystal's family, the Snow King casts an endless blizzard over the land. Crystal turns to the only people who can stop the forver after snowstorm: the powerful princesses of Ever After High! Together, the fairytale friends adventure for the legendary Winter Rose, so they can list the curse and make this the most Epic Winter ever after!

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  5. Tangled: Before Ever After (2017)

    Rapunzel grapples with the responsibilities of being a princess and the overprotective ways of her father. While she wholeheartedly loves Eugene, Rapunzel does not share his immediate desire to get married and settle down within the castle walls. Determined to live life on her own terms, she and her tough-as-nails Lady-in-Waiting Cassandra embark on a secret adventure where they encounter mystical rocks that magically cause Rapunzel's long blonde hair to grow back. Impossible to break and difficult to hide, Rapunzel must learn to embrace her hair and all that it represents.

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  6. Barbie: Princess Adventure (2020)

    With new friends in a new kingdom, Barbie learns what it means to be herself when she trades places with a royal lookalike in this musical adventure.

    Why it matches: Fans watch both

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  7. Barbie in Rock 'N Royals (2015)

    When royal Princess Courtney trades places with famous rock star Erika, two worlds collide while both learn to appreciate new friends and experiences.

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  8. The Swan Princess: A Royal Family Tale (2014)

    Shortly after the Royal Family adopts a young girl named Alise, she is taken away into the forest. Princess Odette, Derek and their woodland friends, must work together to find a way to bring her home to the castle.

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  9. The Swan Princess: Kingdom of Music (2019)

    Princess Odette is hosting a music competition to celebrate Princess Alise's birthday. Prince Li of Cathay has entered, but his sister Princess Mei Li has stowed away on his ship to seek help from Odette and Derek for Chen, who has been cursed to live as a dragon. Who will win the music festival and will Chen ever be free from his curse?

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  10. Barbie: Princess Charm School (2011)

    Barbie stars as Blair, a waitress in the kingdom of Gardania, who is chosen to go to Princess Charm School, a magical school where students learn to be a princess.

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  11. Barbie: The Princess & the Popstar (2012)

    Tori is a blonde princess who is bored of living her royal life, and has dreams of becoming a popstar. Keira, on the other hand, is a brunette popstar who dreams of being a princess. When the two meet, they magically trade places, but after realising it is best to be themselves.

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  12. Barbie: The Pearl Princess (2014)

    Barbie plays Lumina, a mermaid girl with the power to change the color of pearls. Cheerful and creative, Lumina finds herself working in a mermaid salon customizing fabulous hairstyles. And when Lumina has the chance to attend the royal ball, her friends adorn her with a gown fit for a princess. At the ball, villains try to seize power over the kingdom, and Lumina finds within herself an unexpected power that proves she is much more than a hair stylist.

    Why it matches: Fans watch both

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  13. Cinderella and the Secret Prince (2018)

    Cinderella discovers a secret that could shake their world: an evil witch turned the prince into a mouse and replaced him with a look-alike. Cinderella and her friends must save the real prince and help him defeat the evil witch.

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

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

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  15. The Swan Princess: Princess Tomorrow, Pirate Today! (2016)

    With her parents away for the summer, fun-loving, young Princess Alise must spend her time with Queen Uberta, training to be the perfect, proper royal...But what she really wants is to become a swashbuckling pirate! Princess Alise sets sail with Lord Rogers, Jean-Bob the frog and Speed the turtle on a bold, high seas journey filled with amazing adventure, danger and discovery. After a shipwreck leaves the brave crew stranded on a wild, mysterious island, they meet Lucas, a young boy who has been living in seclusion. Now the faithful friends must work together to escape the island and the ferociously hungry creatures that dwell there.

    Why it matches: Fans watch both

  16. Barbie: Star Light Adventure (2016)

    When Barbie, a cosmic princess with a hoverboard, learns that the brightly shining stars have begun to dim, she begins a rescue mission to save the galaxy.

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  17. Barbie in Princess Power (2015)

    Barbie is Kara - a modern-day princess with a normal life. Kissed by a butterfly which gives her superpowers and allows her to become a Super Sparkle, she is ready to save the kingdom from evil - were it not for her jealous cousin who is also kissed by the butterfly and becomes her rival and nemesis. Watch as Super Sparkle and Dark Sparkle learn that together they can become a great team for good once they learn the power of friendship.

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  18. My Little Pony: Equestria Girls (2013)

    Via a magic mirror, Twilight Sparkle travels into an alternate universe in order to recover a crown that was stolen from the Crystal Empire. Upon her arrival she is horrified to learn that she has turned into a human.

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  19. The Swan Princess: The Mystery of the Enchanted Kingdom (1998)

    The royal couple Odette and Derek face yet another evil magician, this time a woman named Zelda. Lusting for the treasure of the Forbidden Arts, which will give her absolute power, Zelda kidnaps Odette as ransom. Derek and several animal friends head off to rescue Odette

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  20. Barbie Mariposa & the Fairy Princess (2013)

    Join Mariposa and her new friend, Princess Catania, in this magical adventure to save the fairy land of Shimmervale. Together, the girls learn that with great friends, the sky is the limit.

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  21. Tangled Ever After (2012)

    The kingdom is in a festive mood as everyone gathers for the royal wedding of Rapunzel and Flynn. However, when Pascal and Maximus, as flower chameleon and ring bearer, respectively, lose the gold bands, a frenzied search and recovery mission gets underway. As the desperate duo tries to find the rings before anyone discovers that they’re missing, they leave behind a trail of comical chaos that includes flying lanterns, a flock of doves, a wine barrel barricade and a very sticky finale. Will Maximus and Pascal save the day and make it to the church in time? And will they ever get Flynn’s nose right?

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  22. Barbie and the Secret Door (2014)

    A shy princess discovers a secret door in her kingdom and enters a magical world full of magical creatures. She meets a mermaid and a fairy who tell her about a spoiled ruler threatening them.

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  23. Barbie in the 12 Dancing Princesses (2006)

    King Randolph sends for his cousin, Duchess Rowena, to help turn his daughters, Princess Genevieve and her eleven sisters, into royal material. But the Duchess strips the sisters of their fun, including their favorite pastime: dancing. When all hope may be lost, the sisters discover a secret passageway to a magical land where they can dance the night away.

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  24. The Swan Princess: A Royal Myztery (2018)

    Your favorite characters are back in an all-new royal adventure! It seems that a mysterious “Z” is appearing as a mark on the palace residents. Who is behind the mark and what does it mean? Princess Odette, Derek, Scully and all the Swan Princess friends work as a team to uncover the secret.

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  25. Barbie in A Mermaid Tale (2010)

    Barbie stars as Merliah, a surfer who learns a shocking secret: she's a mermaid! She and her dolphin friend set out for an undersea adventure to rescue her mother, the queen of Oceana.

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  26. My Little Pony: Equestria Girls - Rollercoaster of Friendship (2018)

    Rarity's friendship with Applejack is tested when Vignette Valencia hires her as her new designer for a theme park parade.

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  27. Sofia the First: Holiday in Enchancia (2014)

    This is Sofia's first Winter Holiday in the castle with her new family, but when King Roland goes missing in a raging snowstorm, Sofia leads her mother, Amber and James on a brave expedition aboard a flying sleigh to find him. As the blizzard whirls around them, their hopes are nearly dashed, until Princess Aurora appears and reminds Sofia that her animal friends might hold the key to finding her dad and reuniting her family.

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  28. Disney Princess Stories Volume Three: Beauty Shines from Within (2005)

    Your little girl is just wishes away from a unique experience that combines all the wonder of storytelling with the magic of make believe. In DISNEY PRINCESS STORIES VOLUME THREE: BEAUTY SHINES FROM WITHIN, "happily ever afters" start with a dash of imagination and a heaping helping of "once upon a time." The secret ingredient is a special kind of enchantment that is only found in the kingdom of Disney Princesses. Three charmed tales about being true to yourself will amaze and amuse your child again and again! Join Jasmine and Ariel as they discover that what really matters is confidence in yourself and the love in your heart. Watch as Cinderella tells, in her own words, the remarkable story of how she first became a princess. With each exciting flight of fancy, your little girl will meet her favorite Disney Princesses, share in their spellbinding adventures, and discover that real beauty shines from within.

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  29. Disney Princess Stories Volume Two: Tales of Friendship (2005)

    Now your little princess can enter a world of pure enchantment with DISNEY PRINCESS STORIES VOLUME TWO: TALES OF FRIENDSHIP -- the unique storytelling experience that captures all the wonder of "let's pretend" and puts your child in the middle of the magic, every moment of every day. The fun starts when three delightful tales about the importance of cherishing true friends come alive. Join Jasmine and Ariel as they find excitement and adventure above the clouds and under the sea. Watch Snow White try her best to fix a yummy dinner for her beloved Dwarfs -- with hilarious help from Dopey! As each captivating story unfolds, your child will meet her favorite Disney princesses, share in their fabulous adventures, and discover that friendship is the most powerful magic of all!

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best movies like Sofia the first: Ready to Be a Princess?

The closest matches to Sofia the first: Ready to Be a Princess are Sofia the First: Once Upon a Princess (2012), Jasmine's Enchanted Tales: Journey of a Princess (2005) and The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning (2008). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.

What should I watch after Sofia the first: Ready to Be a Princess?

People who watched Sofia the first: Ready to Be a Princess most often go on to Sofia the First: Once Upon a Princess (2012), Jasmine's Enchanted Tales: Journey of a Princess (2005) and The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning (2008).

What is the highest-rated movie like Sofia the first: Ready to Be a Princess?

Barbie: Princess Charm School (2011), rated 7.6/10 by 897 TMDB users.

What is the newest movie like Sofia the first: Ready to Be a Princess?

Barbie: Princess Adventure (2020) is the most recent release on this list.

Are there English movies like Sofia the first: Ready to Be a Princess?

Yes: Sofia the First: Once Upon a Princess (2012), Jasmine's Enchanted Tales: Journey of a Princess (2005) and The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning (2008).

How are movies similar to Sofia the first: Ready to Be a Princess chosen?

First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside Sofia the first: Ready to Be a Princess, 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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