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10 Best Movies Like The Emperor's New Groove

If you loved The Emperor's New Groove, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
Strings

Strings

2004★ 6.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Emperor's New Groove for fans of Adventure & Animation & Fantasy. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

The story of Prince Hal who sets out to avenge his dead father against the city's rivals, the Zeriths, little knowing it was his wicked uncle Nezo who is the real killer, with his ...

#2
The Star

The Star

2017★ 6.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Emperor's New Groove for fans of Adventure & Animation & Comedy & Family & Fantasy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

A small but brave donkey and his animal friends become the unsung heroes of the greatest story ever told: the first Christmas....

#3
Chickenhare and the Hamster of Darkness

Chickenhare and the Hamster of Darkness

2022★ 7.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Emperor's New Groove for fans of Adventure & Animation & Comedy & Family & Fantasy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Young Chickenhare is the adopted son of King Peter, a famous adventurer. Part chicken and part hare, he has a really tough time growing up and disguises himself as a hare to avoid ...

#4
Primal: Tales of Savagery

Primal: Tales of Savagery

2019★ 8.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Emperor's New Groove for fans of Adventure & Animation. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

Genndy Tartakovsky's Primal: Tales of Savagery features a caveman and a dinosaur on the brink of extinction. Bonded by tragedy, this unlikely friendship becomes the only hope of su...

#5
The Loud House Movie

The Loud House Movie

2021★ 7.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Emperor's New Groove for fans of Adventure & Animation & Comedy & Family & Fantasy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

The Loud family travel to Scotland and discover they are descendants of Scottish royalty as they move into their giant ancestral castle....

#6
Shrek

Shrek

2001★ 7.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Emperor's New Groove for fans of Adventure & Animation & Comedy & Family & Fantasy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

It ain't easy bein' green -- especially if you're a likable (albeit smelly) ogre named Shrek. On a mission to retrieve a gorgeous princess from the clutches of a fire-breathing dra...

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