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10 Best Movies Like April Fool

If you loved April Fool, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
Hawaiian Vacation

Hawaiian Vacation

2011★ 6.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to April Fool for fans of Animation. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

The toys throw Ken and Barbie a Hawaiian vacation in Bonnie's room....

#2
Scooby-Doo! and the Pirates

Scooby-Doo! and the Pirates

2011★ 9.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to April Fool for fans of Animation. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Splash into action with seafaring sleuths Scooby-Doo and the Mystery, Inc. gang as they collide with a mystery ship and try to uncover clues from a vanished crew in Hassle in the C...

#3
Scooby-Doo! and the Samurai Sword

Scooby-Doo! and the Samurai Sword

2009★ 7.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to April Fool for fans of Family. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

The Mystery Inc. gang takes a trip to Japan and finds themselves circling Asia and the Pacific in a treasure hunt, racing against the vengeful Black Samurai and his Ninja warriors ...

#4
Slayers Return

Slayers Return

1996★ 6.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to April Fool for fans of Animation. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Lina Inverse and Naga the White Serpent are back! What begins as a routine bandit-stomping turns into the adventure of a lifetime involving magical golems, an ancient Elven weapon ...

#5
Sapphire Blue

Sapphire Blue

2014★ 7.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to April Fool for fans of Fantasy. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Gwen has just discovered, that she's the final member of the secret time-traveling Circle of Twelve. Now she has to juggle with constant trips to the past, her relationships with G...

#6
The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar

The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar

2016★ 6.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to April Fool for fans of Family. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

Set in the African savannah, the film follows Kion as he assembles the members of the 'Lion Guard'. Throughout the film, the diverse team of young animals will learn how to utilize...