The Dark Crystal is a 1982 fantasy film directed by Jim Henson and Frank Oz. The film takes place on the planet Thra, where the evil Skeksis have ruled for a thousand years using the power of the Dark Crystal. The last of the Gelfling race, Jen, is sent on a quest to find the missing shard of the Crystal and restore balance to the planet. Along the way, he discovers a mysterious underground cave and receives help from Aughra, a wise and eccentric creature. Eventually, Jen is able to heal the Crystal and bring an end to the Skeksis’ reign. The film features puppetry and animatronics, and is known for its imaginative world-building and darker tone compared to other Henson productions.

Return of the Jedi is a 1983 science fiction film and the third installment in the original Star Wars trilogy. The film picks up where the previous film, The Empire Strikes Back, left off, with the main characters, Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia and Han Solo, continuing their fight against the evil Empire. Luke begins training with Jedi Master Yoda and finally receives training from Obi-Wan Kenobi’s spirit. Meanwhile, Han Solo is freed from the clutches of the gangster Jabba the Hutt, and the group sets off to rescue Luke’s friend Lando Calrissian from the clutches of the empire. The group then sets out to destroy the new Death Star, a powerful weapon that can destroy entire planets. The film features a final showdown between Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader and the ultimate triumph of good over evil, with the Emperor being defeated and the empire crumbling.

Labyrinth is a 1986 fantasy film directed by Jim Henson. The film tells the story of Sarah, a teenage girl who wishes for her baby half-brother to be taken away by the Goblin King Jareth. Her wish is granted, but she soon regrets it and sets out on a quest to rescue him. She’s given thirteen hours to solve Jareth’s labyrinth and reach the castle at the center, where her brother is being held. Along the way, she meets a variety of strange and fantastical creatures, including the friendly Hoggle, the wise and eccentric worm, and the mechanical owl Sir Didymus. The film features a mix of live action and puppetry, and is known for its imaginative world-building, memorable characters, and iconic musical numbers, as well as the performance of David Bowie as Jareth.

Willow is a 1988 fantasy film directed by Ron Howard. The film tells the story of a young farmer named Willow, who is chosen to protect a special baby from an evil queen who wants to kill her. The baby is revealed to be the future ruler of the land, and the only one who can defeat the evil queen. Willow sets out on a journey to return the baby to her homeland, with the help of a rogue swordsman named Madmartigan and an apprentice sorcerer named Fin Raziel. Along the way, they encounter a variety of dangers and challenges, including giant trolls, giant ants, and an army of darkness. The film features a mix of live action and special effects, and is notable for its collaboration between Howard and George Lucas, who served as executive producer.

Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone is a 2001 fantasy film directed by Chris Columbus. The film is based on the first novel of the Harry Potter series written by J.K. Rowling. The story follows Harry Potter, an orphan who discovers on his eleventh birthday that he is a wizard and has been accepted into Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy is a 2005 British-American science fiction comedy film directed by Garth Jennings and based on the book of the same name by Douglas Adams. The story follows the misadventures of an unwitting human, Arthur Dent, who is swept off Earth by his friend Ford Prefect, an alien researcher for the eponymous guidebook, seconds before Earth’s destruction to make way for a hyperspace bypass. Together, they travel through space and encounter a variety of strange and humorous situations while trying to find their way back to Earth. Along the way, they meet a depressed robot, a depressed spaceship, and the President of the Galaxy, among other eccentric characters.

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 is a 2011 fantasy film directed by David Yates and based on the novel of the same name by J.K. Rowling. The film is the second of two cinematic parts and the eighth and final installment in the Harry Potter film series. The story picks up where the first part left off and follows Harry, Ron, and Hermione as they search for and destroy the remaining Horcruxes, the objects containing parts of Lord Voldemort’s soul, in order to defeat him. They also learn about the existence of the Deathly Hallows, powerful magical objects that can make someone the Master of Death.