Movies Like Pokémon: The Rise of Darkrai

If you liked Pokémon: The Rise of Darkrai (2007), a family and adventure movie directed by Kunihiko Yuyama, here are 20 movies with a similar feel, based on TMDB's recommendations. Each one links to its cast, trailer and where it's streaming.

1
Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew (2005)
★ 7/10Also family and adventure
In the legendary past, before Poké Balls were invented, an aura-guiding hero Pokémon named Lucario sensed two groups of armies about to clash, and a threat of a massive war in front of Oldoran Castle in Kanto that…
2
Pokémon: Giratina and the Sky Warrior (2008)
★ 6.8/10Also family and adventure
When Giratina is discovered to be able to create parallel dimensions, it's up to Ash and his friends to stop a mysterious stranger from using its powers for evil.
3
Pokémon the Movie: Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel (2016)
★ 6.7/10Also family and adventure
Ash meets the Mythical Pokémon Volcanion when it crashes down from the sky, creating a cloud of dust—and a mysterious force binds the two of them together! Volcanion despises humans and tries to get away, but it’s…
4
Pokémon: Destiny Deoxys (2004)
★ 6.7/10Also family and adventure
Deoxys, a Pokémon from outer space, terrorizes the high-tech city Ash Ketchum and his friends are visiting.
5
Pokémon the Movie: Kyurem vs. the Sword of Justice (2012)
★ 6.5/10Also family and animation
Ash and his two friends Iris and Cilan help a Keldeo battle against a powerful Dragon-type Pokémon named Kyurem its his test to become a Sacred Swordsman.
6
Pokémon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction (2014)
★ 6.7/10Also animation and family
In the underground Diamond Domain, where many Carbink live, the Mythical Pokémon Diancie serves as ruler. The Heart Diamond that sustains the land is beginning to fall apart, and Diancie is not yet strong enough to…
7
Doraemon: New Nobita's Great Demon - Peko and the Exploration Party of Five (2014)
★ 6.2/10Also family and animation
Nobita is followed by a stray dog on his way home and decides to help it find its original owner with the help of Doraemon. They find out that the dog is actually a prince in its homeland in Africa.
8
Digimon Adventure 02: The Beginning (2023)
★ 7/10Also animation and adventure
In 2012, after the events of Digimon Adventure: Last Evolution Kizuna, the early adulthood DigiDestined—Daisuke, Miyako, Iori, Takeru Takashi, Hikari, and Ken—must reconcile their new responsibilities with their…
9
Pokémon: Zoroark - Master of Illusions (2010)
★ 6.8/10Also family and animation
Ash and his friends must stop a greedy media mogul from using the shape-shifting Zoroark to capture the time-travelling Celebi.
10
Pokémon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle (2020)
★ 7.2/10Also animation and adventure
In the Forest of Okoya, Koko is a feral child who has been raised as a Pokémon by the Mythical Pokémon Zarude. Koko has grown up never doubting that he is a Pokémon even though he can't really use any sort of moves…
11
Yo-kai Watch: The Movie (2014)
★ 7.7/10Also action and animation
When the evil Yo-Kai Kin, Gin and Bronzlow makes the Yo-Kai Watch disappear from time so they can help Dame Dedtime prevent humans and Yo-Kai from being friends, Nate Adams finds help in the Yo-Kai Hovernyan, who takes…
12
Hurricane Touchdown (2000)
★ 6.8/10Also animation and adventure
After the older DigiDestined are abducted by the mysterious Kokomon, the next generation of kids team up with American DigiDestined Willis to rescue them - only to discover that their enigmatic enemy has an unexpected…
13
Digimon Adventure tri. Part 4: Loss (2017)
★ 6.9/10Also adventure and action
Upon arriving at the Digital World after the "reboot", the Digidestined are hunted by a new villain. Meanwhile, Sora is troubled by her partner Digimon's indifference towards her.
14
Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea (2006)
★ 6.5/10Also family and animation
On their way through the Battle Frontier, Ash and friends meet up with a Pokémon Ranger who's mission is to deliever the egg of Manaphy to a temple on the ocean's floor. However, a greedy pirate wants the power of…
15
Cranston Academy: Monster Zone (2020)
★ 6/10Also animation and adventure
An intelligent 15-year-old high school student is unexpectedly transferred to a boarding school where he opens a portal of monsters from another dimension.
16
Pokémon Heroes (2002)
★ 6.7/10Also animation and adventure
Ash, Pikachu and the gang try and stop a pair of thieves hiding out in the canals and alleyways of Altomare, the age-old water capital. Joining the adventure are two new legendary Pokémon, a pair of siblings named…
17
Digimon Adventure tri. Part 1: Reunion (2015)
★ 6.8/10Also adventure and action
After years of inactivity, the DigiDestined regroup with their Digimon to save their world, but have the years changed their characters too much?
18
New Dimension! Crayon Shinchan the Movie: Battle of Supernatural Powers ~Flying Sushi~ (2023)
★ 7.2/10Also animation and action
40-years ago, there was a prophecy claiming that in the year of “20” and “23”, two emitting lights would come to the Earth from outer space. And the dark light with strong power will bring out a huge disaster. In the…
19
Scooby-Doo! and the Goblin King (2008)
★ 7.6/10Also adventure and animation
Scooby-Doo and Shaggy must go into the underworld ruled by The Goblin King in order to stop a mortal named The Amazing Krudsky who wants power and is a threat to their pals: Fred, Velma, and Daphne.
20
Doraemon: Nobita's Secret Gadget Museum (2013)
★ 6.6/10Also adventure and family
Doraemon and his friends travel to the 22nd century to look for his golden bell, which was stolen by a notorious thief called Kaito DX.