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Movies like Dream Hunting (2020)

The best movies like Dream Hunting (2020) are Detective Chinatown (2015), Secret Society of Second-Born Royals (2020) and Kung Fu Soccer (2026). If Dream Hunting hooked you with its comedy and action, these 20 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.

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  1. Detective Chinatown (2015)

    After being rejected from the police college, a mannerly man travels to Bangkok where he and an energetic distant relative must solve a murder case.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & mystery

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  2. Secret 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 & comedy

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  3. Kung Fu Soccer (2026)

    Dismissed as underdogs before they even step onto the pitch, the Emei Women's Football Team enters the prestigious Supreme Invincible Cup determined to prove everyone wrong. Led by captain Shuangshuang, star striker Yulong, and mentor Xu Feng, the team combines martial arts mastery with football skill in a thrilling quest for victory. Against mounting challenges and impossible odds, they fight to make their mark and chase their championship dream.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action & comedy

  4. Scooby-Doo! Curse of the Lake Monster (2010)

    Scooby-Doo and the gang are on the case when a mysterious lake monster starts scaring the guests at a summer resort in Erie Point, where Fred, Daphne, Velma and Shaggy have taken on seasonal jobs to pay for a barn they accidentally burned down. But in addition to sneaking suspicions, there's some romance in the air.

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

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  5. Scooby-Doo! and the Witch's Ghost (1999)

    Scooby-Doo and the Mystery Gang visit Oakhaven, Massachusetts to seek strange goings on involving a famous horror novelist and his ancestor who is rumored to have been a witch.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & mystery

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  6. Slumberland (2022)

    A young girl discovers a secret map to the dreamworld of Slumberland, and with the help of an eccentric outlaw, she traverses dreams and flees nightmares, with the hope that she will be able to see her late father again.

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

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  7. Henry Danger: The Movie (2025)

    Henry Hart meets a superfan—eager to fight crime with Kid Danger—who comes into possession of a device that can open up alternate realities. Facing a wild ride, Henry will need his best friend Jasper and his new superfan sidekick to find his way out or be stuck in another dimension forever.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action & comedy

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  8. Bionicle 2: Legends of Metru Nui (2004)

    In the time before time, six unlikely Matoran find themselves transformed into mighty Toa. The new Toa Metru must prove themselves as true heroes, find the missing Toa Lhikan, and uncover a plot that threatens the heart of Metru Nui.

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

  9. The 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 fantasy & comedy

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  10. Half a Loaf of Kung Fu (1978)

    A young daydreamer assumes the identity of a dead martial arts hero and quickly finds himself caught up in a plot by several clans to steal famous martial arts artifacts being transported by an escort company.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & action

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  11. Alice in Wonderland (1933)

    In Victorian England, a bored young girl dreams that she has entered a fantasy world called Wonderland, populated by even more fantastic characters.

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

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  12. Monster Hunt (2015)

    Young monster kids try to make peace between the world of humans and the world of the monsters.

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

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  13. Sheroes (2023)

    When four thick-as-thieves friends arrive in Thailand, they quickly find themselves in over their heads. Fighting to stay alive, they employ their unique set of skills and unleash their fierce loyalty in a heart-pumping battle for survival.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action & comedy

  14. Shorts (2009)

    A young boy's discovery of a colorful, wish-granting rock causes chaos in the suburban town of Black Falls when jealous kids and scheming adults alike set out to get their hands on it.

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

  15. Little Monsters (1989)

    A young boy is scared of the monster under his bed. He asks his 6th grade brother to swap rooms for the night as a bet that the monster really exists. Soon the brother becomes friends with the monster and discovers a whole new world of fun and games under his bed where pulling pranks on kids and other monsters is the main attraction.

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

  16. Puss in Book: Trapped in an Epic Tale (2017)

    After tumbling into a magic storybook, Puss in Boots must fight, dance and romance his way through wild adventures as he searches for an escape.

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

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  17. Kermit's Swamp Years (2002)

    At 12 years old, Kermit the Frog and best friends Goggles and Croaker travel outside their homes in the swamps of the Deep South to do something extraordinary with their lives.

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

  18. Invisible Sister (2015)

    Teenager Cleo's school science project goes quite awry, causing her popular older sister Molly to go invisible.

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

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  19. A Legend (2024)

    An archeologist noticed that the texture of the relics discovered during the excavation of a glacier closely resembled a jade pendant seen in one of his dreams. He and his team then embark on an expedition into the depths of the glacier.

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

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  20. The Loud House Movie (2021)

    The Loud family travel to Scotland and discover they are descendants of Scottish royalty as they move into their giant ancestral castle.

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

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best movies like Dream Hunting?

The closest matches to Dream Hunting are Detective Chinatown (2015), Secret Society of Second-Born Royals (2020) and Kung Fu Soccer (2026). Below are 17 more, each with the reason it matches.

What should I watch after Dream Hunting?

Start with Detective Chinatown (2015), the closest match to Dream Hunting.

What is the highest-rated movie like Dream Hunting?

Henry Danger: The Movie (2025), rated 7.6/10 by 277 TMDB users.

What is the newest movie like Dream Hunting?

Kung Fu Soccer (2026) is the most recent release on this list.

Are there Chinese movies like Dream Hunting?

Yes: Detective Chinatown (2015), Kung Fu Soccer (2026) and Half a Loaf of Kung Fu (1978).

How are movies similar to Dream Hunting chosen?

First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside Dream Hunting, 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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