Movies like Batman: The Animated Series - The Legend Begins (2002)
The best movies like Batman: The Animated Series - The Legend Begins (2002) are LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes: Aquaman - Rage of Atlantis (2018), Justice League x RWBY: Super Heroes & Huntsmen, Part Two (2023) and Killer Bean Forever (2008). If Batman: The Animated Series - The Legend Begins 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 ratedHilda and the Mountain King (2021)7.6/10 from 208 votes
- NewestLEGO Star Wars: The Mandalorian (2026)Released 2026
LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes: Aquaman - Rage of Atlantis (2018)
Aquaman must battle foes in the air, on land and in the depths of the Seven Seas, along with some help from The Justice League, to save the day.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation & action
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisJustice 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 & action
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisKiller Bean Forever (2008)
When things go bad in Beantown, top assassin Killer Bean is called to clean-up the mess. Detective Cromwell finds himself in the middle between Killer Bean and mob boss Cappuccino.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation & action
Worth the HypeMovies like thisBatman: Bad Blood (2016)
When Batman goes missing, it takes the entire Bat "family" - including Batwoman and Batwing - to keep the peace in Gotham and unravel the mystery behind the Dark Knight's disappearance.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action & animation
Worth the HypeMovies like thisJustice League x RWBY: Super Heroes & Huntsmen, Part One (2023)
Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Flash, Cyborg, Green Lantern and Vixen are transported to the strange world of Remnant and find themselves turned into teenagers. Meanwhile, Remnant heroes Ruby, Weiss, Blake and Yang must combine forces with the Justice League to uncover why their planet has been mysteriously altered before a superpowered Grimm destroys everything.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation & action
Worth the HypeMovies like thisJimmy Timmy Power Hour 2: When Nerds Collide (2006)
Cartoon worlds collide in this hourlong adventure starring whiz kid Jimmy Neutron and Timmy Turner from "The Fairly OddParents." When the boys duel over Cindy Vortex, it draws the attention of Jimmy's archenemy, Prof. Calamitous, who teams with Wanda and Cosmo, forcing Jimmy and Timmy to work together to save the world from the all-powerful villain.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation & action
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisBatman: Hush (2019)
A mysterious new villain known only as Hush uses a gallery of villains to destroy Batman's crime-fighting career as well as Bruce Wayne's personal life, which has been further complicated by a relationship with Selina Kyle/Catwoman.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action & animation
Worth the HypeMovies like thisJimmy Timmy Power Hour (2004)
Mayhem reigns supreme in the animated kingdom as whiz kid Jimmy Neutron and Timmy from "The Fairly Oddparents" swap places in each other's worlds.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation & action
Worth the HypeMovies like thisDeathstroke: Knights & Dragons - The Movie (2020)
The assassin Deathstroke tries to save his family from the wrath of H.I.V.E. and the murderous Jackal.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation & action
Worth the HypeMovies like thisAmerica: The Motion Picture (2021)
A chainsaw-wielding George Washington teams with beer-loving bro Sam Adams to take down the Brits in a tongue-in-cheek riff on the American Revolution.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation & action
SnoozefestMovies like thisJimmy Timmy Power Hour 3: The Jerkinators! (2006)
Back for their third and zaniest adventure yet, Nickelodeon's boy genius Jimmy Neutron and Timmy from "The Fairly Odd Parents" unite to sculpt a wonder robot. Cartoon calamity ensues when the power-hungry robot develops a mind of his own and turns on his creative inventors.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action & animation
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisSpider-Man: The Return of the Green Goblin (2002)
The Webslinger faces the ultimate challenge when his arch-nemesis discovers his identity and kidnaps his one true love, Mary Jane Watson.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation & action
Worth the HypeMovies like thisLEGO Star Wars: The Mandalorian (2026)
The Mandalorian and Grogu join their misfit allies for an epic party, celebrating their heroism. As friends regale the crowd with tales of their adventures, a pirate threat looms.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation & action
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisLEGO DC Comics Super Heroes: Justice League - Attack of the Legion of Doom! (2015)
Crime is on the run as the newly formed Justice League keeps Metropolis safe and this makes evil genius Lex Luthor very unhappy. Together with Black Manta, Sinestro and a gang of ruthless recruits, Lex builds his own league and declares them the Legion of Doom. With this super powered team of terror and a plan to attack the top-secret government site, Area 52, can Lex finally be on the verge of victory? Sound the alarm and get ready for the bricks to fly when Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman and the rest of the Justice League face off against the world's greatest Super-Villains! It's the next all-new original movie from LEGO® and DC Comics.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation & action
Popcorn FlickMovies 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
SnoozefestMovies 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
Worth the HypeMovies like thisRevolting Rhymes (2017)
Two half-hour animated films based on the much-loved rhymes written by Roald Dahl and illustrated by Quentin Blake.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisSouth Park the Streaming Wars (2022)
Cartman locks horns with his mom in a battle of wills while an epic conflict unfolds that threatens South Park’s very existence.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation
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
Worth the HypeMovies like thisThe Monkey King (2023)
A stick-wielding monkey teams with a young girl on an epic quest for immortality, battling demons, dragons, gods — and his own ego — along the way.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisPrincess Principal Crown Handler: Chapter 4 (2025)
After a failed attempt to defect Princess Mary, Team White Pigeon is captured by the Kingdom's Home Office. When the Duke of Normandy discovers that the girls are spies for the Commonwealth, he orders them to become double agents for the Kingdom. Princesses is placed under the control of the Duke of Normandy, and the other four spies are temporarily released while remaining under constant surveillance. Meanwhile on Control's side, this incident leads to suspicions that the members of Team White Pigeon have become double agents for the Kingdom. In order to investigate the matter, Control assigns the team a new mission.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both animation & action
Pokémon: The First Movie (1998)
Determined to prove its superiority, a bio-engineered Pokémon called Mewtwo lures Ash, Pikachu and others into a Pokémon match like none before.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both animation & action
Worth the HypeMovies like thisAngel's Project (1993)
Two cops from Hong Kong go to Malaysia to extradite Susana, but she escapes with a computer disk with very important data about connections between a criminal boss and a chief cop.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both action
Navy SEALS v Demons (2017)
Deep in the Bible Belt, Navy Seals go undercover to save a town from the Demons from Hell who are stealing souls.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both action
Royal Angels - On Duty of Death (1990)
A computer disk that prints counterfeit money has been stolen and is up for sale to the highest bidder. A crack team of detectives led by Ben, Carrie, and Kurt sets out to intercept the disk and use it as bait to force shady businessman and under-world godfather Gilman to show his hand.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both action
War City 2 - Red Heat Conspiracy (1988)
"His name: Jack Kelly. His job: police officer. His opponents: Hong Kong's underworld king Farris Beckmann and his extremely brutal organization. His goal: to eradicate crime once and for all! Detective Kelly should have been killed several times, but all attempts to kill him are unsuccessful. Even Beckmann's hit men can't stop him as Kelly always has a trick up his sleeve. Undeterred, he fights his way through the juggernaut of crime with his partner Danny. Beckmann has built his organization into an empire through ice-cold murder, kidnapping and blackmail. To prevent information from leaking out, he has the pretty Mary under surveillance and her sister kidnapped. But then absolute chaos breaks out..." - DVD Back of the box description. Hong Kong cut and paste edit of the 1986 Korean film "사랑의 미로 " (Maze of Love) with new scenes.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both action
Mighty Express: Mighty Trains Race (2022)
Trouble on the tracks! Freight Nate gets tricked into participating in a high-speed race — with all the Mighty Express cargo cars at stake!
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both animation
Shogun's Ninja (2025)
The descendants of the legendary Fuma ninja clan face off against the Tokugawa shogun's family of Yagyu samurai as they kidnap women in the hopes of finding a concubine for the shogun
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both action
The Plot (2002)
A modern, functional dwelling in a stunning, secure location; pefect for young families or busy professionals. But The Plot is not what it seems.
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both animation
From 3310 to All Units (2024)
After a police chief is appointed to Diyarbakır, he tries to get to know the city by hiding his identity for a while. The man, who has the opportunity to get to know the people better day by day, soon gains the power of the people he loves so much. However, some people are disturbed by this situation and do things that will direct the arrows towards the principal. Will the police chief, who suddenly finds himself in a big war, manage to get out of the situation he finds himself in?
Why it matches: Similar story and style · both action
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best movies like Batman: The Animated Series - The Legend Begins?
The closest matches to Batman: The Animated Series - The Legend Begins are LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes: Aquaman - Rage of Atlantis (2018), Justice League x RWBY: Super Heroes & Huntsmen, Part Two (2023) and Killer Bean Forever (2008). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.
What should I watch after Batman: The Animated Series - The Legend Begins?
Start with LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes: Aquaman - Rage of Atlantis (2018), the closest match to Batman: The Animated Series - The Legend Begins.
What is the highest-rated movie like Batman: The Animated Series - The Legend Begins?
Hilda and the Mountain King (2021), rated 7.6/10 by 208 TMDB users.
What is the newest movie like Batman: The Animated Series - The Legend Begins?
LEGO Star Wars: The Mandalorian (2026) is the most recent release on this list.
Are there English movies like Batman: The Animated Series - The Legend Begins?
Yes: LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes: Aquaman - Rage of Atlantis (2018), Justice League x RWBY: Super Heroes & Huntsmen, Part Two (2023) and Killer Bean Forever (2008).
How are movies similar to Batman: The Animated Series - The Legend Begins chosen?
First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside Batman: The Animated Series - The Legend Begins, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.