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    11 Adventurous Movies and Series to Take You on an Epic Journey

    There’s more than one type of odyssey.

    By Caitlin Busch
    July 17, 2026

A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. People have embarked on all kinds of excursions onscreen: personal odysseys across land and sea, heroic missions to space, magical expeditions to other worlds, and even smaller, more intimate explorations of the self. No two are alike, because no two people are alike. Whether a character is a lost king, a brave astronaut, a curious kid, or a wandering nomad, there’s no single right way to begin an epic journey.

You’ll find these kinds of adventures and more in the titles below on Netflix.

Apollo 13

Apollo 13
2h 19m   13+   1995
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Avatar: The Last Airbender

Join Avatar Aang and his friends on their world-saving mission. A live-action reimagining of the acclaimed Nickelodeon animated series, Avatar: The Last Airbender follows the fearless airbender Aang (Gordon Cormier) on his journey to master all four elements and stop the evil Fire Lord Ozai (Daniel Dae Kim). With his newfound friends Sokka (Ian Ousley) and Katara (Kiawentiio) at his side, and with the help of the many allies they meet along the way, they just might be able to save the world — even with the driven Crown Prince Zuko (Dallas Liu) at their heels.

Blood of Zeus

This three-season animated series will feel familiar to those who’ve dabbled in Greek mythology: The illegitimate, half-human son of the king of Olympus, the demigod Heron (voiced by Derek Phillips), embarks on a quest. But what begins as Heron’s search for the truth of his parentage becomes an apocalyptic epic that pits god against god — and a bunch of giants and Titans — with relentless fantasy action and plenty of that titular blood. Jason O’Mara (Hypnotic), Mamie Gummer (The End of the Tour), and Jessica Henwick (Vladimir) provide additional voices.

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The Lost City

The Lost City
1h 51m   13+   2022

Lost in Space

A reimagining of the 1965 series of the same name, Lost in Space is set in 2046 and follows the Robinsons, a family of space colonists who find themselves stuck after crash-landing on a mysterious planet. Deep in the intergalactic unknown, the family must find ways to rescue one another from the many lurking dangers while trying to get back to their mission. It’s a classic sci-fi adventure updated for the modern age. Molly Parker (Doc), Toby Stephens (Black Sails), Maxwell Jenkins (Arcadian), and Taylor Russell (Bones and All) star.

The Northman

This period action drama, based on the legend from ancient Danish historian and theologian Saxo Grammaticus’s Gesta Danorum, stars Alexander Skarsgård (Mute) as Amleth, an exiled Viking prince on a quest for revenge. When Amleth was a child, his uncle, Fjölnir (Claes Bang), staged a coup and killed the king (Ethan Hawke). Years later, Amleth, now a near-mythic warrior, returns to claim the throne — and the usurper’s head. Nicole Kidman (The Perfect Couple), Anya Taylor-Joy (The Queen’s Gambit), and Willem Dafoe (Poor Things) co-star in this movie, co-written and directed by Robert Eggers (Nosferatu).

NYAD

NYAD dramatizes the experiences of the titular Diana Nyad (Annette Bening), who in 2013, at the age of 64, became the first person to complete the 110-mile swim from Cuba to Florida without a shark cage. This seemingly impossible feat is Nyad’s lifelong dream, having first attempted the crossing in her twenties. Several decades later, she’s spurred into trying it again and cheered on by her best friend and coach Bonnie Stoll (Jodie Foster — who, like Bening, earned an Oscar nomination for her performance) and navigator John Bartlett (Rhys Ifans).

Slumberland

Nemo (Marlow Barkley) is grieving the loss of her father (Kyle Chandler) when she discovers a secret map that leads her to Slumberland, a dreamworld where all her greatest wishes can come true. While there, she meets Flip (Jason Momoa), an eccentric outlaw who helps her wander through her dreams and flee nightmares, with the hope that she’ll be able to see her dad again. From flying through the clouds to sailing across the sea, their adventure gives the phrase “sweet dreams” a whole new meaning. Chris O’Dowd (The Starling) also stars.

 

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