Movies Like The Mechanical Monsters

If you liked The Mechanical Monsters (1941), a action and animation movie directed by Dave Fleischer, 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
Japoteurs (1942)
★ 6/10Also animation and action
Superman vs. Japanese spies hijacking a new super-bomber.
2
Batman and Harley Quinn (2017)
★ 6.2/10Also adventure and animation
Batman and Nightwing are forced to team with the Joker's sometimes-girlfriend Harley Quinn to stop a global threat brought about by Poison Ivy and Jason Woodrue, the Floronic Man.
3
Megamind: The Button of Doom (2011)
★ 6.7/10Also animation and action
For their first day on the job as the new protectors of Metro City, Megamind and Minion are selling off the gadgets from their evil lair. But when one seemingly harmless "button" unleashes the gigantic robot…
4
Code 8 Part II (2024)
★ 6.4/10Also science fiction and action
In a world where superpowered people are heavily policed by robots, an ex-con teams up with a drug lord he despises to protect a teen from a corrupt cop.
5
Batman: Return of the Caped Crusaders (2016)
★ 6.5/10Also action and animation
Adam West and Burt Ward return to their iconic roles of Batman and Robin. The film sees the superheroes going up against classic villains like The Joker, The Riddler, The Penguin and Catwoman, both in Gotham City… and…
6
Terror on the Midway (1942)
★ 6.5/10Also animation and fantasy
When things go wrong at the circus, it's up to Superman to stop the escaped animals.
7
Batman: Mystery of the Batwoman (2003)
★ 6.7/10Also fantasy and animation
As if the Penguin wasn't enough to contend with, a new vigilante has surfaced in Gotham City, and her strong-arm tactics give Batman cause for concern. Being the World's Greatest Detective and The Dark Knight, he sets…
8
Phineas and Ferb: Mission Marvel (2013)
★ 6.6/10Also animation and family
Phineas and Ferb team up with the Avengers to save the world from Dr. Doofenshmirtz and a group of dangerous supervillains.
9
Justice League: Gods and Monsters (2015)
★ 7.1/10Also action and animation
In an alternate universe, very different versions of DC's Trinity fight against the government after they are framed for an embassy bombing.
10
Batman: Bad Blood (2016)
★ 7/10Also science fiction and action
When Batman goes missing, it takes the entire Bat "family" - including Batwoman and Batwing - to keep the peace in Gotham and unravel the mystery behind the Dark Knight's disappearance.
11
Batman vs Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2019)
★ 7.2/10Also animation and science fiction
Batman, Batgirl, and Robin forge an alliance with the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles to fight against the Turtles' sworn enemy, The Shredder, who has apparently teamed up with Ra's Al Ghul and The League of Assassins.
12
LEGO Marvel Avengers: Mission Demolition (2024)
★ 6.5/10Also animation and science fiction
A young, aspiring hero and superhero fan inadvertently unleashes a powerful new villain looking to rid the world of the Avengers.
13
Code 8 (2019)
★ 6.3/10Also science fiction and action
In Lincoln City, some inhabitants have extraordinary abilities. Most live below the poverty line, under the close surveillance of a heavily militarized police force. Connor, a construction worker with powers, involves…
14
Justice League: Doom (2012)
★ 7.4/10Also action and animation
An adaptation of Mark Waid's "Tower of Babel" story from the JLA comic. Vandal Savage steals confidential files Batman has compiled on the members of the Justice League, and learns all their weaknesses.
15
Teen Titans Go! vs. Teen Titans (2019)
★ 7.5/10Also action and animation
The comedic modern-day quintet takes on their 2003 counterparts when villains from each of their worlds join forces to pit the two Titan teams against each other. They'll need to set aside their differences and work…
16
Auntie Edna (2018)
★ 7.2/10Also animation and family
Taking place during the events of Incredibles 2, Edna Mode babysits Jack-Jack.
17
Superman/Shazam!: The Return of Black Adam (2010)
★ 7/10Also animation and action
Chosen the world’s protector against the Seven Deadly Enemies of Man – pride, envy, greed, hatred, selfishness, laziness and injustice – young Billy Batson accepts his destiny as Captain Marvel. Battling alongside…
18
LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes: Justice League vs. Bizarro League (2015)
★ 6.3/10Also action and adventure
Superman’s clone, Bizarro, has become an embarrassing problem. Chaos and destruction follow Bizarro everywhere as he always hears the opposite of what is said, says the opposite of what he means and does the opposite…
19
Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius (2001)
★ 6.1/10Also family and adventure
Jimmy Neutron is a boy genius and way ahead of his friends, but when it comes to being cool, he's a little behind. All until one day when his parents, and parents all over Earth are kidnapped by aliens, it's up to him…
20
Iron Man & Hulk: Heroes United (2013)
★ 5.9/10Also action and adventure
The Invincible Iron Man and the Incredible Hulk must join forces to save the Earth from its greatest threat yet! When two Hydra scientists try to supercharge a Stark Arc Reactor with Hulk's Gamma Energy, they unleash a…