Movies Like Overlord: The Dark Hero

If you liked Overlord: The Dark Hero (2017), a animation and action movie directed by Naoyuki Ito, 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.

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Overlord: The Undead King (2017)
★ 7.1/10Also animation and action
Follow veteran MMORPG player Momonga, who’s just been trapped in the world of his favorite game! Realizing the unprecedented power he commands, Momonga decides to bring glory to Nazarick and change the course of history.
2
OVERLORD: The Sacred Kingdom (2024)
★ 7.8/10Also action and adventure
Facing possible annihilation by the Demon Emperor's demi-human army, the Sacred Kingdom reluctantly seeks aid from the feared, undead Sorcerer King Ainz.
3
The Testament of Sister New Devil: Departures (2018)
★ 7.5/10Also animation and action
After being branded a potential threat by the hero village, Basara returns home with his companions, where their bonds deepen amid growing tension over a summons to face the elders. Encouraged by Chisato and…
4
JUJUTSU KAISEN: Execution (2025)
★ 6.1/10Also animation and action
A veil abruptly descends over the busy Shibuya area amid the bustling Halloween crowds, trapping countless civilians inside. Satoru Gojo, the strongest jujutsu sorcerer, steps into the chaos. But lying in wait are…
5
Fairy Tail: Dragon Cry (2017)
★ 6.6/10Also animation and action
Dragon Cry is a magical artifact of deadly power, formed into a staff by the fury and despair of dragons long gone. Now, this power has been stolen from the hands of the Fiore kingdom by the nefarious traitor Zash…
6
Inuyasha the Movie 2: The Castle Beyond the Looking Glass (2002)
★ 7.7/10Also action and animation
With their most formidable foe vanquished, Inuyasha and his comrades begin returning to their everyday lives. But their peace is fleeting as another adversary emerges: Kaguya, the self-proclaimed princess from the Moon…
7
Legend of the Millennium Dragon (2011)
★ 6.2/10Also animation and adventure
A spectacular journey of an unwilling young hero thrust into a mysterious past full of monsters, dragons, and strange hidden powers. Through a series of out of this world battles and adventures, Jun, a shy middle…
8
The Seven Deadly Sins: Grudge of Edinburgh Part 2 (2023)
★ 7.2/10Also animation and action
Reunited with Lancelot for the first time since their tragic accident, Tristan must learn to conquer his inner demons in order to save his mother's life.
9
The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf (2021)
★ 7.4/10Also animation and action
Escaping from poverty to become a witcher, Vesemir slays monsters for coin and glory, but when a new menace rises, he must face the demons of his past.
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Fate/stay night: Heaven's Feel II. Lost Butterfly (2019)
★ 7.1/10Also animation and action
Shirou has lost his Servant, Saber, and is no longer a Master in the Holy Grail War. Despite this, he refuses to leave the battle, determined to protect Sakura. Meanwhile, a mysterious shadow engulfs the city, killing…
11
Bayonetta: Bloody Fate (2013)
★ 7/10Also animation and action
Bayonetta is an ancient witch who awakens from a five hundred-year slumber with no memory of her life. Armed with a gun in each limb, she embarks on a journey to rediscover her past, defeating all bloodthirsty angels…
12
KONOSUBA – God's blessing on this wonderful world! Legend of Crimson (2019)
★ 8/10Also animation and fantasy
After receiving a warning that Yunyun's hometown is in danger, Kazuma's party is relieved to discover it's only a joke...until it isn't. The Demon King's general has just arrived to obtain The Mage Killer, a weapon…
13
The Spine of Night (2021)
★ 6/10Also animation and fantasy
When ancient dark magic falls into sinister hands and unleashes ages of suffering onto mankind, a group of heroes from different eras and cultures must band together in order to defeat it at all costs.
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X (1996)
★ 6.2/10Also action and animation
It's the year of destiny, and 15 year old Kamui Shiro, a powerful psychic, has returned to Toyko after a 6 year absence, having left when he was very young. He wants to be with his childhood friends, Fuma (his best…
15
Demon City Shinjuku (1988)
★ 6/10Also action and fantasy
Ten Years ago, Genichiro Izayoi died trying to stop the sorcerer Rebi Ra, and as a result Shinjuku became a playground for demons. And now, the day approaches when Rebi Ra will complete his decade-long ritual to plunge…
16
Inuyasha the Movie 4: Fire on the Mystic Island (2004)
★ 7.6/10Also fantasy and animation
The mysterious island of Houraijima has reappeared after 50 years, and with its reappearance has brought the attack of four gods, the Shitoushin, who have their eyes set on the powers that protect and sustain the…
17
A Thousand and One Nights (1969)
★ 6.7/10Also animation and fantasy
Aldin, a vagabond water vendor, embarks of a series of fantastical and tragic misadventures through the Middle East in search of love, fortune, and power.
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Kizumonogatari Part 1: Tekketsu (2016)
★ 7.7/10Also animation and fantasy
One day, Koyomi Araragi encounters the horrifying vampire, Kiss-shot Acerola-orion Heart-under-blade A.K.A. the "King of Apparitions." He saves the fatally wounded Kiss-shot by offering his blood at the expense of his…
19
Mortal Kombat Legends: Scorpion's Revenge (2020)
★ 8.1/10Also animation and action
After the vicious slaughter of his family by stone-cold mercenary Sub-Zero, Hanzo Hasashi is exiled to the torturous Netherrealm. There, in exchange for his servitude to the sinister Quan Chi, he’s given a chance to…
20
Inuyasha the Movie: Affections Touching Across Time (2001)
★ 7.5/10Also action and animation
InuYasha is a half-demon who was trapped in the Legendary Tree and was set free by Kagome, a girl who traveled 500 years through time. This time, both of them will have to face Menomaru, a Chinese demon whose father…