Adventure films of the 2000s

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A list of adventure films released in the 2000s.

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[edit] 2000

Title Director Cast Country Sub-Genre/Notes
2000
The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle Des McAnuff Rene Russo, Jason Alexander, Piper Perabo Flag of the United States
The Beach Danny Boyle Leonardo DiCaprio, Tilda Swinton, Virginie Ledoyen Flag of the United States Adventure drama
Chicken Run Nick Park, Peter Lord Mel Gibson, Julia Sawalha, Miranda Richardson, Jane Horrocks Flag of the United States Flag of the United Kingdom Animated film, Adventure comedy
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon Ang Lee Chow Yun-Fat, Michelle Yeoh, Zhang Ziyi Romantic adventure
Mission to Mars Brian De Palma Gary Sinise, Tim Robbins Flag of the United States Space adventure
Red Planet Antony Hoffman Val Kilmer, Carrie-Anne Moss Flag of the United States Space adventure
Titan A.E. Don Bluth, Gary Goldman Matt Damon, Drew Barrymore, Bill Pullman, John Leguizamo Flag of the United States Animated film, space adventure

[edit] 2001

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
Back to the Secret Garden Michael Tuchner Camilla Belle Family-oriented adventure
Black Knight Gil Junger Martin Lawrence, Tom Wilkinson, Marsha Thomason Flag of the United States Adventure comedy
Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within Hironobu Sakaguchi, Motonori Sakakibara Ming-Na Wen, Alec Baldwin, Ving Rhames Flag of the United States Animated film, Space adventure
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone Chris Columbus Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint Flag of the United Kingdom Flag of the United States Fantasy adventure
Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius John A. Davis Megan Cavanagh, Mark de Carlo, Debi Derryberry Flag of the United States Animated film, Space adventure
A Knight's Tale Brian Helgeland Heath Ledger, Mark Addy, Rufus Sewell Flag of the United States
Lady and the Tramp II: Scamp's Adventure Jeannine Roussel, Darrell Rooney Scott Wolf, Alyssa Milano, Chazz Palminteri Flag of the United States Animated film, Family oriented adventure
Lara Croft: Tomb Raider Simon West Angelina Jolie, Jon Voight, Noah Taylor Flag of the United States Fantasy adventure
The Legend of Zu Tsui Hark Zhang Ziyi, Cecilia Cheung, Kelly Lin Flag of Hong Kong Flag of the People's Republic of China Fantasy adventure
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring Peter Jackson Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Ian Holm Flag of the United States Flag of New Zealand Fantasy adventure
The Mummy Returns Stephen Sommers Brendan Fraser, Rachel Weisz, John Hannah, Arnold Vosloo Flag of the United States Adventure comedy
Spirited Away Hayao Miyazaki Rumi Hiiragi, Miyu Irino, Suzanne Pleshette Flag of Japan Fantasy adventure anime
Spy Kids Robert Rodriguez Antonio Banderas, Carla Gugino, Alexa Vega Flag of the United States Family-oriented adventure

[edit] 2002

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
Asterix & Obelix: Mission Cleopatra Alain Chabat Gérard Depardieu, Christian Clavier, Jamel Debbouze Flag of FranceFlag of Germany
Balto II: Wolf Quest Phil Weinstein Flag of the United States Animated film, Family-oriented adventure
The Count of Monte Cristo Kevin Reynolds James Caviezel, Guy Pearce, Dagmara Dominczyk Flag of the United States
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets Chris Columbus Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson Flag of the United States Flag of the United Kingdom Fantasy adventure
Ice Age Chris Wedge, Carlos Saldanha Ray Romano, John Leguizamo, Denis Leary Flag of the United States Animated film, Family-oriented adventure
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers Peter Jackson Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Liv Tyler, Viggo Mortensen Flag of the United States Flag of New Zealand Fantasy adventure
Scooby Doo Raja Gosnell Freddie Prinze, Jr., Sarah Michelle Gellar, Matthew Lillard, Linda Cardellini Flag of the United States Family-oriented adventure, Fantasy adventure
The Scorpion King Chuck Russell The Rock, Steven Brand, Michael Clarke Duncan, Kelly Hu Flag of the United States Fantasy adventure
Snow Dogs Brian Levant Cuba Gooding, Jr., James Coburn Flag of the United States Family-oriented adventure
Solaris Steven Soderbergh George Clooney, Natascha McElhone Flag of the United States Space adventure
Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams Robert Rodriguez Antonio Banderas, Carla Gugino, Alexa Vega Family-oriented adventure
Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones George Lucas Ewan McGregor, Natalie Portman, Hayden Christensen, Christopher Lee Flag of the United States Space adventure
Treasure Planet Ron Clements, John Musker Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Brian Murray, David Hyde Pierce Flag of the United States Animated film, Family-oriented adventure, space adventure

[edit] 2003

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
Agent Cody Banks Harald Zwart Frankie Muniz, Hilary Duff Flag of the United States Family-oriented adventure
Finding Nemo Andrew Stanton, Lee Unkrich Albert Brooks, Ellen DeGeneres, Alexander Gould, Willem Dafoe Flag of the United States Animated film, Family-oriented adventure, adventure comedy
The Jungle Book 2 Steven Trenbirth Haley Joel Osment, John Goodman, Mae Whitman Flag of the United States Animated film, Family-oriented adventure
Kangaroo Jack David McNally Jerry O'Connell, Anthony Anderson, Estella Warren Flag of the United States Adventure comedy
Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life Jan de Bont Angelina Jolie Flag of the United States Fantasy adventure
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King Peter Jackson Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Viggo Mortensen Flag of the United States Flag of New Zealand Fantasy adventure
Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World Peter Weir Russell Crowe, Paul Bettany, Billy Boyd, James D'Arcy Flag of the United States Sea adventure, adventure drama
Once Upon a Time in Mexico Robert Rodriguez Antonio Banderas, Salma Hayek, Johnny Depp
Peter Pan P.J. Hogan Jason Isaacs, Jeremy Sumpter, Rachel Hurd-Wood Fantasy adventure
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl Gore Verbinski Johnny Depp, Geoffrey Rush, Orlando Bloom, Keira Knightley, Jack Davenport Flag of the United States
Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over Robert Rodriguez Antonio Banderas, Carla Gugino, Alexa Vega Flag of the United States Family-oriented adventure film

[edit] 2004

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
Balto III: Wings of Change Animated film, Family-oriented adventure
Catch That Kid Bart Freundlich Kristen Stewart, Corbin Bleu, Max Thieriot Flag of the United States Family-oriented adventure
The Chronicles of Riddick David N. Twohy Vin Diesel, Colm Feore, Thandie Newton Flag of the United States Space adventure
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban Alfonso Cuarón Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson Flag of the United States Fantasy adventure
Howl's Moving Castle Hayao Miyazaki Chieko Baisho, Takuya Kimura, Akihiro Miwa, Tatsuya Gasyuin Flag of Japan Fantasy adventure
The Incredibles Brad Bird Craig T. Nelson, Holly Hunter, Samuel L. Jackson, Jason Lee Flag of the United States Animated film, family-oriented adventure
King Arthur Antoine Fuqua Clive Owen, Keira Knightley, Ioan Gruffudd Flag of the United States
The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou Wes Anderson Bill Murray, Owen Wilson, Cate Blanchett, Anjelica Huston Flag of the United States Sea adventure
National Treasure Jon Turteltaub Nicolas Cage, Diane Kruger, Justin Bartha Flag of the United States
Shark Tale Bibo Bergeron, Vicky Jenson, Rob Letterman Will Smith, Robert De Niro, Renée Zellweger Flag of the United States Sea adventure, animated film
Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow Kerry Conran Gwyneth Paltrow, Jude Law, Angelina Jolie Flag of the United States
Steamboy Katsuhiro Otomo Flag of Japan Sci-fi adventure anime
Team America: World Police Trey Parker Trey Parker, Matt Stone, Kristen Miller, Masasa, Daran Norris Flag of the United States Puppet film, Adventure comedy
Thunderbirds Jonathan Frakes Bill Paxton, Anthony Edwards, Sophia Myles, Ben Kingsley Flag of the United States Family-oriented adventure
Wind and Cloud: The Storm Riders Raymond Lee Vincent Zhao, Ho Yun Tung Flag of Hong Kong Fantasy adventure

[edit] 2005

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl in 3-D Robert Rodriguez Taylor Lautner, Taylor Dooley, Cayden Boyd Flag of the United States Family-oriented adventure
Beowulf & Grendel Sturla Gunnarsson Gerard Butler, Stellan Skarsgård, Sarah Polley Flag of Iceland Flag of the United Kingdom Flag of Canada
The Brothers Grimm Terry Gilliam Matt Damon, Heath Ledger, Jonathan Pryce Flag of the United States Flag of the United Kingdom Fantasy adventure
Chicken Little Mark Dindal Zach Braff, Steve Zahn, Joan Cusack Flag of the United States Animated film, Family-oriented adventure
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe Andrew Adamson Georgie Henley, Skandar Keynes, William Moseley Flag of the United States Fantasy adventure
The Descent Neil Marshall Shauna MacDonald, Natalie Mendoza, Alex Reid, Saskia Mulder Flag of the United Kingdom Adventure drama
Duma Carroll Ballard Alexander Michaletos, Eamonn Walker, Campbell Scott, Hope Davis Flag of the United States Family-oriented adventure
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire Mike Newell Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson Flag of the United States Fantasy adventure
Kaal Soham Shah Flag of India
King Kong Peter Jackson Naomi Watts, Jack Black, Adrien Brody Flag of the United States
Lassie Charles Sturridge Peter O'Toole, Samantha Morton, John Lynch Flag of the United Kingdom Flag of Ireland Flag of the United States Flag of France Family-oriented adventure
The Legend of Zorro Martin Campbell Antonio Banderas, Catherine Zeta-Jones Flag of the United States Swashbuckler
The Promise Chen Kaige Hiroyuki Sanada, Jang Dong-gun, Cecilia Cheung Flag of the People's Republic of China Fantasy adventure
Robots Chris Wedge, Carlos Saldanha Ewan McGregor, Halle Berry, Robin Williams Flag of the United States Animated film, Family-oriented adventure
Sahara Breck Eisner Matthew McConaughey, Steve Zahn, Penélope Cruz Flag of the United States Romantic adventure
Serenity Joss Whedon Nathan Fillion, Gina Torres, Alan Tudyk, Morena Baccarin Flag of the United States Space adventure
Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith George Lucas Hayden Christensen, Ewan McGregor, Samuel L. Jackson Flag of the United States Space adventure
Zathura: A Space Adventure Jon Favreau Jonah Bobo, Josh Hutcherson, Dax Shepard Flag of the United States Space adventure

[edit] 2006

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
Blackbeard Kevin Connor Angus MacFadyen, Mark Umbers, Rachel Ward, Jessica Chastain Flag of the United States Swashbuckler, Sea adventure
Happy Feet George Miller Elijah Wood, Robin Williams, Brittany Murphy, Hugh Jackman Flag of the United States Flag of Canada Flag of Australia Animated film, Adventure comedy
Ice Age: The Meltdown Carlos Saldanha Ray Romano, John Leguizamo, Denis Leary Flag of the United States Animated film, Family-oriented adventure
Paprika Satoshi Kon Megumi Hayashibara, Toru Emori, Katsunosuke Hori Flag of Japan Sci-fi adventure, anime film
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest Gore Verbinski Johnny Depp, Orlando Bloom, Keira Knightley, Jack Davenport Flag of the United States
Poseidon Wolfgang Petersen Josh Lucas, Kurt Russell, Jacinda Barrett Flag of the United States Sea adventure

[edit] 2007

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
Beowulf Robert Zemeckis Ray Winstone, Anthony Hopkins, John Malkovich Flag of the United States
The Golden Compass Chris Weitz Nicole Kidman, Dakota Blue Richards, Daniel Craig Flag of the United States
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix David Yates Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson Flag of the United States Fantasy adventure
Meet the Robinsons Stephen Anderson Daniel Hansen, Jordan Fry, Wesley Singerman, Angela Bassett Flag of the United States Animated film, Time travel adventure
National Treasure: Book of Secrets Jon Turteltaub Nicolas Cage, Jon Voight, Diane Kruger Flag of the United States
Pathfinder: Legend of the Ghost Warrior Marcus Nispel Karl Urban, Moon Bloodgood, Russell Means, Clancy Brown Flag of the United States
Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End Gore Verbinski Johnny Depp, Geoffrey Rush, Orlando Bloom, Keira Knightley, Jack Davenport Flag of the United States
The Seeker David Cunningham Alexander Ludwig, Christopher Eccleston, Ian McShane Flag of the United States
Stardust Matthew Vaughn Claire Danes, Michelle Pfeiffer, Robert De Niro Flag of the United States Fantasy adventure
Sunshine Danny Boyle Cillian Murphy, Chris Evans, Rose Byrne Flag of the United States Flag of the United Kingdom Space adventure

[edit] 2008

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
10,000 B.C. Roland Emmerich Flag of the United States Flag of New Zealand
Fool's Gold Andy Tennant Matthew McConaughey, Kate Hudson, Donald Sutherland Flag of the United States Adventure comedy
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull Steven Spielberg Harrison Ford, Cate Blanchett, Karen Allen, Shia LaBeouf Flag of the United States
Nim's Island Mark Levin Abigail Breslin, Jodie Foster, Gerard Butler Flag of the United States
Rambo Sylvester Stallone Sylvester Stallone, Julie Benz, Paul Schulze Flag of the United States War adventure

[edit] Forthcoming

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The content will change as the film's release approaches and more information becomes available.
Title Director Cast Country Release Date
2008
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince David Yates Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson Flag of the United KingdomFlag of the United States November 21, 2008 (USA)
Journey to the Center of the Earth 3-D Eric Brevig Brendan Fraser, Josh Hutcherson, Anita Briem Flag of the United States July 11, 2008 (USA)
The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor Rob Cohen Brendan Fraser, Jet Li, Michelle Yeoh Flag of the United States August 1, 2008 (USA)
2009
Dragonball James Wong Justin Chatwin, James Marsters, Emmy Rossum Flag of the United States 2009
The Power of the Dark Crystal Genndy Tartakovsky Flag of the United States 2009
Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Mike Newell Flag of the United States June 16, 2009 (USA)
2010
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader Michael Apted Ben Barnes, Skandar Keynes, Georgie Henley Flag of the United StatesFlag of New Zealand May 7, 2010 (USA)
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part I David Yates Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson Flag of the United KingdomFlag of the United States November 19, 2010 (USA)
2011
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part II David Yates Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson Flag of the United KingdomFlag of the United States 2011
The Hobbit Guillermo del Toro Ian McKellen, Andy Serkis Flag of the United StatesFlag of New Zealand December 21, 2011 (USA)
2012
The Hobbit: Film 2 Guillermo del Toro Ian McKellen, Viggo Mortensen, Andy Serkis Flag of the United StatesFlag of New Zealand December 19, 2012 (USA)
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