Marvelous Movies of Oz
by Un-muted | created - 28 Nov 2010 | updated - 4 months ago | PublicThere are a lot of different Oz-projects. I am very interested in all of them and I thought it would be useful to list them here. Excitement should be shared. All titles, old and new, are chronologically ordered. I do not claim to include all Oz projects ever made.
Cancelled projects: OZ (by the Polish Brothers - thanks to MGM), The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (John Boorman's faithful animated retelling), The Wizard of Oz (Warner Bros remake of the ’39 movie - what were they thinking anyway?), Warriors of Oz (action-adventure miniseries from Syfy by Timur Bekmambetov, which follows a warrior from present day earth who is transported to the future and a post-apocalyptic Oz), Dorothy Must Die (CW drama based upon the young adult novel of the same name by Danielle Paige, in which a young woman from Kansas learns that she is destined to lead the people of Oz in the fight to reclaim their land from a power-hungry Dorothy).
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1. The Wizard of Oz (1939)
PG | 102 min | Adventure, Family, Fantasy
Young Dorothy Gale and her dog Toto are swept away by a tornado from their Kansas farm to the magical Land of Oz, and embark on a quest with three new friends to see the Wizard, who can return her to her home and fulfill the others' wishes.
Directors: Victor Fleming, King Vidor | Stars: Judy Garland, Frank Morgan, Ray Bolger, Bert Lahr
Votes: 428,814 | Gross: $2.08M
The one and only original.
2. Twentieth Century Oz (1976)
R | 85 min | Fantasy, Comedy, Musical
Dorothy is a 16-year-old groupie riding with an up-and-coming rock band when, suddenly, their van is in a road accident, and she hits her head. She wakes up in an alternate reality that's ... See full summary »
Director: Chris Löfvén | Stars: Joy Dunstan, Graham Matters, Bruce Spence, Michael Carman
Votes: 211
A rock musical reincarnation.
3. The Wiz (1978)
G | 134 min | Adventure, Family, Fantasy
An adaptation of "The Wizard of Oz" that tries to capture the essence of the African-American experience.
Director: Sidney Lumet | Stars: Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Nipsey Russell, Ted Ross
Votes: 17,055 | Gross: $21.05M
African American remake of the original tale. Based on the Broadway musical of the same name. To me this is a psychedelic atrocity. I just don't get it.
4. Return to Oz (1985)
PG | 113 min | Adventure, Family, Fantasy
Dorothy, saved from a psychiatric experiment by a mysterious girl, is somehow called back to Oz when a vain witch and the Nome King destroy everything that makes the magical land beautiful.
Director: Walter Murch | Stars: Fairuza Balk, Nicol Williamson, Jean Marsh, Piper Laurie
Votes: 30,374
A sequel to the original movie, combining the plots of both books 'The Marvelous Land of Oz' and 'Ozma of Oz' written by creator Frank L. Baum.
5. Ozu no mahôtsukai (1986–1987)
TV-Y | 25 min | Animation, Adventure, Family
When Dorothy and her little dog Toto are swept up by a tornado, they are magically transported to the Land of Oz- An enchanted world were anything is possible!
Stars: Morgan Hallett, Sumi Shimamoto, Mark Denis, Yoshito Yasuhara
Votes: 355
Anime adaptation of 52 episodes based on four of the original Oz books by L. Frank Baum.
6. The Wizard of Oz (1990–1991)
TV-Y | 30 min | Animation, Short, Action
Dorothy returns to Oz for more exciting adventures in this direct animated sequel to the beloved 1939 film.
Stars: Charlie Adler, Liz Georges, David Lodge, Tress MacNeille
Votes: 280
In honour of the 50th anniversary of the 1939 movie musical, ABC created an animated sequel series.
7. Futurama (1999– )
TV-14 | 22 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Philip J. Fry, a pizza delivery boy, is accidentally frozen in 1999 and thawed out on New Year's Eve 2999.
Stars: Billy West, John DiMaggio, Katey Sagal, Tress MacNeille
Votes: 261,095
Episode 03x18 - Anthology of Interest II contains the story Wizzin', which is a retelling of the classic tale.
8. Lost in Oz (2000 TV Movie)
Drama, Fantasy
A group of contemporary young people are swept to the Land of Oz--only Ozma and the Wizard are missing, and no one knows why.
Director: Michael Katleman | Stars: Terrence 'T.C.' Carson, Erika Flores, Anna Galvin, Michael Horse
Votes: 141
Television pilot script with Tim Burton as executive producer. Its story inspired the 2002 tv pilot.
9. Straight Outta Oz (2016)
57 min | Musical
Mixing the story of The Wizard of Oz with Todrick Hall's life story and beliefs, this modernized musical remake of The Wizard of Oz takes the classic and covers themes such as love, gay rights, police brutality, and more.
Director: Colin Duffy | Stars: Todrick Hall, Tessa Bella, Willam Belli, Wayne Brady
Votes: 280
10. Scrubs (2001–2010)
TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy, Drama
In the unreal world of Sacred Heart Hospital, intern John "J.D." Dorian learns the ways of medicine, friendship and life.
Stars: Zach Braff, Donald Faison, Sarah Chalke, John C. McGinley
Votes: 270,722
Episode 05x07 - My Way Home of the comedy-drama is a homage to The Wizard of Oz.
11. Lost in Oz (2002 TV Movie)
45 min | Fantasy, Sci-Fi
A 20-something woman leads a revolt against the powers that be in the mythical otherworld Oz.
Director: Mick Garris | Stars: Melissa George, Colin Egglesfield, Sandra Allen, Mia Sara
Votes: 107
WB television pilot for an original sequel series to The Wizard of Oz. Seek, and ye shall find!
12. Supernatural (2005–2020)
TV-14 | 44 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
Two brothers follow their father's footsteps as hunters, fighting evil supernatural beings of many kinds, including monsters, demons, and gods that roam the earth.
Stars: Jared Padalecki, Jensen Ackles, Jim Beaver, Misha Collins
Votes: 483,465
09x04 - Slumber Party introduces Dorothy, a hunter and daughter of American author L. Frank Baum who was one of the Men of Letters. She followed her father on one of his trips and got trapped in Oz where she worked with three freedom fighters against the Wicked Witch of the West.
13. Tin Man (2007)
TV-PG | 90 min | Adventure, Fantasy, Sci-Fi
A re-imagining of L. Frank Baum's classic "The Wizard of Oz."
Stars: Zooey Deschanel, Alan Cumming, Neal McDonough, Kathleen Robertson
Votes: 14,542
A modern re-imagining of the classic story, from Syfy Channel.
14. The Witches of Oz (2011– )
TV-14 | 167 min | Action, Comedy, Fantasy
Dorothy Gale discovers that her best selling novels are actually based on suppressed childhood memories of her time in Oz, and that she may be in danger of experiencing it all over again.
Stars: Paulie Rojas, Eliza Swenson, Billy Boyd, Lance Henriksen
Votes: 1,981
Dorothy Gale, now a successful children's book author, learns that her popular books are based on repressed childhood memories and that the wonders of Oz are real.
15. Once Upon a Time (2011–2018)
TV-PG | 60 min | Adventure, Fantasy, Romance
A young woman with a troubled past is drawn to a small town in Maine where fairy tales are to be believed.
Stars: Ginnifer Goodwin, Jennifer Morrison, Lana Parrilla, Robert Carlyle
Votes: 237,130
Once Upon a Time also took a trip down the Yellow Brick Road starting in its third season.
16. Dorothy and the Witches of Oz (2011)
PG | 101 min | Action, Family, Fantasy
Dorothy Gale discovers that her best selling novels are actually based on suppressed childhood memories of her time in Oz, and that she may be in danger of experiencing it all over again.
Director: Leigh Scott | Stars: Paulie Rojas, Eliza Swenson, Billy Boyd, Christopher Lloyd
Votes: 498
Apparently this theatrical release is not only significantly reduced in time, but also follows a different storyline and feature more and better special effects.
17. Oz the Great and Powerful (2013)
PG | 130 min | Adventure, Family, Fantasy
A small-time magician is swept away to an enchanted land and is forced into a power struggle between three witches.
Director: Sam Raimi | Stars: James Franco, Michelle Williams, Rachel Weisz, Mila Kunis
Votes: 214,320 | Gross: $234.91M
I thoroughly enjoyed Oz the Great and Powerful, though its casting could be better. Oz is colourful, but still recognisable. I love all references however small. Though the Wizard's backstory feels completed, I still have unresolved questions and long for more time in Oz.
18. Positively Ozitively (2013 TV Short)
TV-Y | 17 min | Short, Family
In this innovative problem solving series, Dot, Dorothy's daughter, goes off to Oz everyday with the children of the beloved characters from L. Frank Baum's classic book, The Wizard of Oz. ... See full summary »
Stars: Dalila Bela, Nicole Oliver, Andrea Libman, Kathleen Barr
Votes: 21
Educational children's tv series.
19. Legends of Oz: Dorothy's Return (2013)
PG | 88 min | Animation, Adventure, Family
Shortly after a tornado rips through her Kansas home, Dorothy returns to Oz to save her friends from a villainous jester.
Directors: Will Finn, Daniel St. Pierre | Stars: Lea Michele, Kelsey Grammer, Dan Aykroyd, Jim Belushi
Votes: 6,267 | Gross: $8.46M
Animated musical sequel based on the book by Roger S. Baum. The voice cast looks great, I just hope the story is equally wonderful. They want this to be the first in a series of Oz movies.
20. OzLand (2014)
Not Rated | 105 min | Drama, Fantasy, Sci-Fi
Two wayfarers wander aimlessly until Leif finds a copy of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. Interpreting the book as gospel, Leif allows the book to challenge the beliefs, friendship and even the very survival of these two divergent travelers.
Director: Michael Williams | Stars: Zack Ratkovich, Glenn Payne, Dunlap Peeples IV, Casey Heflin
Votes: 488
An independent fantasy/sci-fi drama film.
21. The Wiz Live! (2015 TV Movie)
TV-G | 111 min | Adventure, Family, Fantasy
A live production of the 1975 Broadway musical, "The Wiz," which put a modern spin on the classic "Wizard of Oz" tale with a cast of African-American actors.
Directors: Matthew Diamond, Kenny Leon | Stars: Common, Amber Riley, Uzo Aduba, Stephanie Mills
Votes: 2,564
22. Lost in Oz (2015–2018)
TV-Y7 | 24 min | Animation, Adventure, Family
In the first season, Glinda Helps Dorothy to bring her back to Kansas.
Stars: Ashley Boettcher, Nika Futterman, Jorge Diaz, Chris Cox
Votes: 596
An animated series.
23. Emerald City (2016–2017)
TV-14 | 60 min | Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
A modern reimagining of the stories that led to 'The Wizard of Oz'.
Stars: Adria Arjona, Oliver Jackson-Cohen, Ana Ularu, Gerran Howell
Votes: 13,479
I really liked this NBC series. It had the brains (good casting and storylines), the heart (fascinating characters) and the nerve (dark rather than sugary sweet). But it still lacked something. But I can't pinpoint what exactly. There are only 10 episodes though. And since it has been cancelled, it no longer has a home too.
24. Lion of Oz (2000)
Not Rated | 74 min | Family, Animation, Musical
A circus lion finds himself in a magical land where he becomes the leader of a journey to stop the Wicked Witch of the East, a task which may lead him to lose a part of himself.
Director: Tim Deacon | Stars: Henry Beckman, Dom DeLuise, Gerard Plunkett, Jason Priestley
Votes: 378
25. Dorothy and the Wizard of Oz (2017–2020)
TV-Y | 22 min | Animation, Adventure, Family
Dorothy and the Wizard of Oz is about Dorothy, who is granted princess of Emerald City by Queen Ozma after defeating the Wicked Witch.
Stars: Kari Wahlgren, Bill Fagerbakke, JP Karliak, Jess Harnell
Votes: 142
An animated children's television series.
26. The Steam Engines of Oz (2018)
Not Rated | 79 min | Animation, Adventure, Family
A century after the Wicked Witch, the Emerald City is at the mercy of a once-revered hero, and salvation comes from the wrench of young Victoria Wright. Rediscover old friends and meet new heroes in this new tale set in the Land of Oz.
Director: Sean Patrick O'Reilly | Stars: Matthew Kevin Anderson, Ashleigh Ball, Elijah Dhavvan, Geoff Gustafson
Votes: 2,931
27. If I Only Had Christmas (2020 TV Movie)
TV-G | 84 min | Drama, Romance
At Christmas, a cheerful publicist teams up with a cynical VP and his eclectic team to help a charity in need.
Director: David Weaver | Stars: Candace Cameron Bure, Warren Christie, Jordana Largy, Brenda Crichlow
Votes: 1,777
28. Wicked (2024)
Fantasy, Musical, Romance | Post-production
After two decades as one of the most beloved and enduring musicals on the stage, Wicked makes its long-awaited journey to the big screen as a spectacular, generation-defining cinematic event this holiday season.
Director: Jon M. Chu | Stars: Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jonathan Bailey, Marissa Bode
After years of avoiding spoilers, I finally got the chance to see the musical and I was blown away. It has an incredible score, but also delivers an enthralling story. This is my all-time favourite musical and I cannot wait until this movie is made and I can watch it over and over and over again.
29. Dorothy and Alice
Fantasy | Pre-production
Heroines from the the classic novels 'The Wizard of Oz' and 'Alice in Wonderland' are sent to a home for 'troubled' youths because of their wild and vivid dreams of far off worlds.
30. L. Frank Baum's the Wonderful Wizard of Oz
Fantasy | Post-production
Young Kansas farm girl Dorothy Gale is taken by a tornado to the marvelous Land of Oz. Together with her strange new friends, she will free the people of Oz from the rule of wicked witches and false wizards in her search for a way home.
Director: Clayton Spinney | Stars: Marie Rizza, Steven Lowry, Curt Rose, Rinn Critzer
31. Dorothy (TV Movie)
60 min | Drama | Announced
Focuses on a girl from Kansas City who falls for a man and moves with him to the Emerald City to work at his Emerald Hotel.
A CBS medical soap based in New York City, inspired by the characters and themes from The Wizard of Oz. Yes this sounds peculiar, but hence all the more intriguing. Script only for now.
33. Oz: The Return to Emerald City
Action, Adventure, Drama | Announced
A revisionist take on the L. Frank Baum books.
A modern-time sequel where Dorothy, her grand-daughter and the child they're babysitting are magically transported back to Oz.
34. Oz the Great and Powerful 2
Adventure, Family, Fantasy | Announced
Oz and Glinda have their first born child named Olivia. They don't tell Olivia that an evil spell has been cast on her by someone she never knew.
Stars: Bill Cobbs, Alex Garfin, Tony Cox, Edward Baker-Duly
I feel there are many Oz stories left to tell, before Dorothy drops in. As long as they preserve the wonder and improve the acting and character development, I welcome subsequent (pre)sequels. To be honest, I am also looking forward upon Dorothy's arrival but I feel this should be the last chapter in Disney's Oz franchise.
35. Oz Wars
Animation | Announced
A modern-day Dorothy from "The Wizard of Oz" gets trapped in a world of black magic, martial arts and monsters.
Director: Mike Johnson
Stop-motion action-adventure movie, where Dorothy gets caught up in a whirlwind of warrior witches, black magic, martial arts and monsters.
Dorothy's great-great-granddaughter has to learn to wield the power of the ruby slippers.
37. Toto: The Dog-Gone Amazing Story of the Wizard of Oz
Animation, Musical | Pre-production
The story of The Wizard of Oz from the point of view of Dorothy's loyal companion.
Director: Alex Timbers
38. Dorothy Gale and The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
Not Rated | 43 min | Short, Musical | Announced
A new musical version with live action, puppetry, and CGI/animation effects which will follow Frank L. Baum's books.
42. Guardianes de Oz (2015)
PG | 86 min | Animation, Adventure, Fantasy
Ozzy, a caring winged monkey, seeks help from the "Champions of Oz", Tin Woodman, Cowardly Lion, and Scarecrow, in order to stop the evil plans from the wicked Evilene.
Director: Alberto Mar | Stars: Jordan Ancel, Dino Andrade, Raymundo Armijo, Lourdes Arruti
Votes: 277
43. Rainbow (I) (2022)
TV-MA | 117 min | Drama
Modern day Dorothy (Wizard of Oz inspiration) faces the challenges of being a teenager nowdays and the harsh words of peers.
Director: Paco León | Stars: Dora Postigo, Carmen Maura, Carmen Machi, Luis Bermejo
Votes: 1,117
44. Wicked: Part Two (2025)
Family, Fantasy, Musical | Pre-production
Follows Elphaba, the future Wicked Witch of the West and her relationship with Glinda, the Good Witch of the North. The second of a two-part feature film adaptation of the Broadway musical.
Director: Jon M. Chu | Stars: Jonathan Bailey, Jeff Goldblum, Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo
46. Dee & Friends in Oz (2024– )
TV-Y | 25 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
When a mysterious key transports her to the land of Oz, a regular kid named Dee goes on a musical journey to save magic - and be the hero of the story.
Stars: LaChanze, Layla Capers, Jim Conroy, Sid Kamat
Votes: 67
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