What should I watch after The Legend of Hei?

Try Ne Zha 2, New Gods: Nezha Reborn, Green Snake—each shares DNA with The Legend of Hei while changing the setting enough to feel fresh.

What genre is The Legend of Hei?

The Legend of Hei (2019) is best described as Animation, Fantasy, Action. Stores and algorithms use different labels, but that mix is what fans actually recognize on a rewatch.

Is The Legend of Hei part of a franchise?

Yes—it's part of the "The Legend of Hei Collection" storyline. You can enjoy it standalone, but sequels and tie-ins build on characters and continuity established here.

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Audiences latched onto The Legend of Hei (2019) as a animation theatrical experience: big enough for a group watch, specific enough to reward a second viewing once you know where it's headed. The animation and fantasy blend is the engine: it lets the film shift registers without feeling like two different movies stitched together.

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Runtime 1h 42m · ★ 8.3

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1.Ne Zha 2 (2025)
★ 8.1 · Animation · Fantasy · Adventure · 2h 24m
Why you'll love it
If The Legend of Hei clicked for you, Ne Zha 2 (2025) is a strong next stop: both trade in animation and fantasy, with earned warmth without mush. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.
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2.New Gods: Nezha Reborn (2021)
★ 8.1 · Animation · Fantasy · Action · 1h 57m
Why you'll love it
If The Legend of Hei clicked for you, New Gods: Nezha Reborn (2021) is a strong next stop: both trade in animation and fantasy, with earned warmth without mush. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.
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3.Green Snake (2021)
★ 8.1 · Animation · Fantasy · Action · 2h 12m
Why you'll love it
If The Legend of Hei clicked for you, Green Snake (2021) is a strong next stop: both trade in animation and fantasy, with earned warmth without mush. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.
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4.Coraline (2009)
★ 7.9 · Animation · Family · Fantasy · 1h 40m
Why you'll love it
If The Legend of Hei clicked for you, Coraline (2009) is a strong next stop: both trade in animation and fantasy, with earned warmth without mush. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.
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5.Epic (2013)
★ 6.5 · Animation · Adventure · Family · 1h 42m
Why you'll love it
If The Legend of Hei clicked for you, Epic (2013) is a strong next stop: both trade in animation and fantasy, with earned warmth without mush. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.
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6.Resident Evil: Degeneration (2008)
★ 6.8 · Animation · Horror · Action · 1h 37m
Why you'll love it
If The Legend of Hei clicked for you, Resident Evil: Degeneration (2008) is a strong next stop: both trade in animation and action, with unease that lingers after the credits. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.
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7.Batman: Gotham Knight (2008)
★ 6.7 · Science Fiction · Action · Crime · 1h 16m
Why you'll love it
If The Legend of Hei clicked for you, Batman: Gotham Knight (2008) is a strong next stop: both trade in animation and action, with earned warmth without mush. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.
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8.Big Fish & Begonia (2016)
★ 7.4 · Animation · Adventure · Fantasy · 1h 41m
Why you'll love it
If The Legend of Hei clicked for you, Big Fish & Begonia (2016) is a strong next stop: both trade in animation and fantasy, with earned warmth without mush. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.
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9.Sword of the Stranger (2007)
★ 7.6 · Action · Animation · History · 1h 43m
Why you'll love it
If The Legend of Hei clicked for you, Sword of the Stranger (2007) is a strong next stop: both trade in animation and action, with earned warmth without mush. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.
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10.Tekkonkinkreet (2006)
★ 7.4 · Action · Adventure · Animation · 1h 43m
Why you'll love it
If The Legend of Hei clicked for you, Tekkonkinkreet (2006) is a strong next stop: both trade in animation and action, with earned warmth without mush. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.
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FAQ

What should I watch after The Legend of Hei?: Try Ne Zha 2, New Gods: Nezha Reborn, Green Snake—each shares DNA with The Legend of Hei while changing the setting enough to feel fresh.
What genre is The Legend of Hei?: The Legend of Hei (2019) is best described as Animation, Fantasy, Action. Stores and algorithms use different labels, but that mix is what fans actually recognize on a rewatch.
Is The Legend of Hei part of a franchise?: Yes—it's part of the "The Legend of Hei Collection" storyline. You can enjoy it standalone, but sequels and tie-ins build on characters and continuity established here.

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