Movies Like Ultraman Zearth 2: Superhuman Big Battle - Light and Shadow

If you liked Ultraman Zearth 2: Superhuman Big Battle - Light and Shadow (1997), a action and adventure movie directed by Kazuya Konaka, 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
Shin Ultraman (2022)
★ 7.5/10Also action and science fiction
The Japanese government sets up a special task force to fight the giant creatures suddenly appearing across the country. Soon, the squad unexpectedly meets a giant silver humanoid who starts appearing every time a…
2
Ultraman: Rising (2024)
★ 8/10Also science fiction and family
A star athlete reluctantly returns home to take over his father's duties as Ultraman, shielding Tokyo from giant monsters as he becomes a legendary hero.
3
My Hero Academia: Heroes Rising (2019)
★ 8.1/10Also action and adventure
Class 1-A visits Nabu Island where they finally get to do some real hero work. The place is so peaceful that it's more like a vacation... until they're attacked by a villain with an unfathomable Quirk! His power is…
4
Dragon Ball Z: Lord Slug (1991)
★ 6.5/10Also action and science fiction
A Super Namekian named Slug comes to invade Earth. But the Z Warriors do their best to stop Slug and his gang.
5
The Mysterians (1957)
★ 6.3/10Also science fiction and action
In Japan, scientifically advanced invaders from the war-destroyed planet Mysteroid cause an entire village to vanish, then send a giant robot out to storm the city by night, after which they request a small patch of…
6
Man of Steel (2013)
★ 6.7/10Also action and adventure
A young boy learns that he has extraordinary powers and is not of this earth. As a young man, he journeys to discover where he came from and what he was sent here to do. But the hero in him must emerge if he is to save…
7
Dragon Ball Super: Broly (2018)
★ 8/10Also action and science fiction
Earth is peaceful following the Tournament of Power. Realizing that the universes still hold many more strong people yet to see, Goku spends all his days training to reach even greater heights. Then one day, Goku and…
8
Pacific Rim (2013)
★ 7/10Also action and science fiction
Using massive piloted robots to combat the alien threat, Earth's survivors take the fight to the invading alien force lurking in the depths of the Pacific Ocean. Nearly defenseless in the face of the relentless enemy…
9
Henry Danger: The Movie (2025)
★ 7.7/10Also action and family
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…
10
Message from Space (1978)
★ 5.9/10Also action and adventure
The peaceful planet of Jillucia has been nearly wiped out by the Gavanas, whose leader takes orders from his mother rather than the Emperor. King Kaiba sends out eight Liabe holy seeds, each to be received by a chosen…
11
Dragon Ball: Yo! Son Goku and His Friends Return!! (2008)
★ 6.5/10Also action and adventure
Following the defeat of Majin Buu, Son Goku and friends travel to Mr. Satan's newly-opened hotel for an all-you-can-eat banquet, when they are paid a visit by Vegeta's younger brother Tarble. They are informed by…
12
Attack on Titan II: End of the World (2015)
★ 6.3/10Also science fiction and action
Eren Yeager leaves to restore a break in the wall destroyed by a Titan. He comes under attack by the Titans and is cornered. Shikishima comes to his aid. The titans never stops attacking. Eren is now injured and tries…
13
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always (2023)
★ 6.5/10Also action and adventure
After tragedy strikes, an unlikely young hero takes her rightful place among the Power Rangers to face off against the team's oldest archnemesis.
14
Superman: Man of Tomorrow (2020)
★ 7/10Also action and science fiction
It’s the dawn of a new age of heroes, and Metropolis has just met its first. But as Daily Planet intern Clark Kent – working alongside reporter Lois Lane – secretly wields his alien powers of flight, super-strength and…
15
Superman Returns (2006)
★ 5.8/10Also science fiction and action
Superman returns to discover his 5-year absence has allowed Lex Luthor to walk free, and that those he was closest to felt abandoned and have moved on. Luthor plots his ultimate revenge that could see millions killed…
16
Justice League: Gods and Monsters (2015)
★ 7.1/10Also action and adventure
In an alternate universe, very different versions of DC's Trinity fight against the government after they are framed for an embassy bombing.
17
Batman and Superman: Battle of the Super Sons (2022)
★ 7.7/10Also action and science fiction
After discovering he has powers, 11-year-old Jonathan Kent and assassin-turned-Boy-Wonder Damian Wayne must join forces to rescue their fathers (Superman & Batman) and save the planet from the malevolent alien force…
18
Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods (2013)
★ 6.9/10Also action and science fiction
After the defeat of Majin Buu, a powerful God of Destruction known as Beerus searches for the Saiyan warrior who defeated Frieza. Realizing the threat Beerus poses to Earth, the Z-fighters must stop him. Only Goku…
19
My Hero Academia: Two Heroes (2018)
★ 7.9/10Also action and adventure
All Might and Deku accept an invitation to go abroad to a floating and mobile manmade city, called 'I-Island', where they research quirks as well as hero supplemental items at the special 'I-Expo' convention that is…
20
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze (1991)
★ 6.2/10Also science fiction and adventure
The Turtles and the Shredder battle once again, this time for the last cannister of the ooze that created the Turtles, which Shredder wants to create an army of new mutants. Meanwhile Splinter is coming... to a decision.