New Black Fantasy Movies in 2024

Gil Santos

With this hand-picked collection of Fantasy Black-led films, enter a world of imagination. From epic quests to mystical realms, each movie showcases unique narratives and captivating performances.

Join us on an adventurous voyage of discovery and immerse yourself in these fascinating experiences and touching stories.

Black Fantasy Movies releasing in 2024

Black Fantasy Movies already released in 2024

Wicked

Drama, Fantasy, Romance, Female-Led
Watch The Trailer:
Wicked Trailer
Black Cast
Cynthia Erivo
Release Date
November 27, 2024
Synopsis
Wicked tells the story of Elphaba, the future Wicked Witch of the West and her relationship with Glinda, the Good Witch of the North. The first of a two-part feature film adaptation of the Broadway musical.
Wicked
Watch The Trailer:
The American Society of Magical Negroes Trailer
Black Cast
Justice Smith, David Alan Grier, Aisha Hinds, Nicole Byer
Release Date
March 22, 2024
Synopsis
Aren is an idealistic young black man who’s recruited by veteran agent Roger into the American Society of Magical Negroes. Aren finds that working for the Society, an ancient, secret, and magical organization dedicated to making white people’s lives easier, is the most challenging and unexpected journey of his life.
The American Society of Magical Negroes

Our favorites from 2023

Mami Wata

Drama, Fantasy, Thriller, Female-Led, Motherhood
Watch The Trailer:
Mami Wata Trailer
Black Cast
Evelyne Ily Juhen, Uzoamaka Aniunoh, Rita Edochie, Emeka Amakeze, Kelechi Udegbe
Directed By Black
C.J. 'Fiery' Obasi
Written By Black
C.J. 'Fiery' Obasi
Release Date
September 29, 2023
Synopsis
In the oceanside village of Iyi, the revered Mama Efe acts as an intermediary between the people and the all-powerful water deity Mami Wata. But when a young boy is lost to a virus, Efe’s devoted but rebellious daughter Zinwe and skeptical protégé Prisca warn Efe about unrest among the villagers. With the sudden arrival of a mysterious rebel deserter named Jasper, a conflict erupts, leading to a violent clash of ideologies and a crisis of faith for the people of Iyi.
Mami Wata

Urkel Saves Santa: The Movie!

Animation, Christmas, Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Watch The Trailer:
Urkel Saves Santa: The Movie! Trailer
Black Cast
Jaleel White, Nicole Byer, Roy Wood Jr., Kym Whitley, Tiana Camacho
Directed By Black
Bryan Newton
Written By Black
Wyatt Cenac
Release Date
November 21, 2023
Synopsis
The holiday season has arrived, and brilliant but accident-prone Steve Urkel has already ruined his local celebration by publicly humiliating a shopping mall Santa. In his attempt to make things right and score some nice points with the big guy in the North Pole, Steve creates an invention that only makes things worse. Using his big brain and even bigger heart, Steve must find the real Santa to see if together they can help the city rediscover the holiday spirit.
Urkel Saves Santa: The Movie!

Genie

Christmas, Comedy, Fantasy
Watch The Trailer:
Genie Trailer
Black Cast
Paapa Essiedu, Denée Benton, Orease Bowers
Release Date
November 22, 2023
Synopsis
Flora, a genie trapped for more than 2,000 years inside an antique jewelry box, is accidentally called to service by Bernard, whose life is unraveling around him.
Genie

We Have a Ghost

Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Mystery
Watch The Trailer:
We Have a Ghost Trailer
Black Cast
Anthony Mackie, Erica Ash, Jahi Di'Allo Winston, Niles Fitch
Release Date
February 24, 2023
Synopsis
After Kevin finds a ghost named Ernest haunting his new home, he becomes an overnight social media sensation. But when Kevin and Ernest go rogue to investigate the mystery of the latter's past, they become targets of the CIA.
We Have a Ghost

Medusa

Fantasy, Horror
Watch The Trailer:
Medusa Trailer
Black Cast
Mari Oliveira
Release Date
March 16, 2023
Synopsis
By day, Mari and her friends broadcast their spiritual devotion through pastel pinks and catchy evangelical songs about purity and perfection, and by night they form a vigilante girl gang, prowling the streets in search of sinners who have deviated from the rightful path. After an attack goes wrong, leaving Mari scarred and unemployed, her views of community, religion, and her peers begin to shift.
Medusa

The Little Mermaid

Adventure, Family, Fantasy, Romance
Watch The Trailer:
The Little Mermaid Trailer
Black Cast
Halle Bailey, Daveed Diggs, Noma Dumezweni, Jude Akuwudike, Adrian Christopher, Simone Ashley, Sienna King
Release Date
May 26, 2023
Synopsis
The youngest of King Triton’s daughters, and the most defiant, Ariel longs to find out more about the world beyond the sea, and while visiting the surface, falls for the dashing Prince Eric. With mermaids forbidden to interact with humans, Ariel makes a deal with the evil sea witch, Ursula, which gives her a chance to experience life on land, but ultimately places her life – and her father’s crown – in jeopardy.
The Little Mermaid

Wish

Animation, Family, Fantasy, Female-Led
Watch The Trailer:
Wish Trailer
Black Cast
Ariana DeBose
Release Date
November 22, 2023
Synopsis
Asha, a sharp-witted idealist, makes a wish so powerful that it is answered by a cosmic force—a little ball of boundless energy called Star. Together, Asha and Star confront a most formidable foe—the ruler of Rosas, King Magnifico—to save her community and prove that when the will of one courageous human connects with the magic of the stars, wondrous things can happen.
Wish

About the Author

Gil Santos

With over 20 years of experience in various narrative mediums, Gil Santos is the singular mind behind Culture Bay. His journey began as a lyricist and web developer, later expanding into crafting dynamic conference presentations and engaging YouTube sketches. This diverse background has allowed him to hone his storytelling skills across different fields. Santos' lifelong passion for sci-fi and fantasy, combined with his knack for interactive storytelling, culminate in Culture Bay - a fusion of innovative ideas and engaging narratives intended for all to enjoy.

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