What is early 2000s fantasy movies?

The early 2000s saw some major fantasy movies that left an indelible impact on the movie landscape. Notable among these movies were The Lord of the Rings trilogy that began in 2001 and concluded in 2003. The movies were based on J.R.R. Tolkien's classic novel of the same name and were directed by Peter Jackson. They grossed over $2.9 billion worldwide and won multiple Academy Awards, including Best Picture for the third and final installment of the trilogy, The Return of the King.

Another famous fantasy movie of the early 2000s was Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, which was released in 2001. The movie, based on J.K. Rowling's book, grossed over $975 million worldwide and spawned a franchise that featured eight movies in total. It went on to become one of the highest-grossing franchises of all time.

Other notable fantasy movies of the early 2000s include The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe (2005), based on the book by C.S. Lewis, and Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003), which had a strong fantasy element and introduced the iconic character, Captain Jack Sparrow, played by Johnny Depp.

Overall, the early 2000s saw a resurgence of interest in fantasy movies, giving rise to some of the most popular and successful franchises in cinema history.