15 Movies Like Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows

Loved Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows? Based on its unique Cinema DNA—including its pacing, themes, and emotional tone—we've curated the ultimate list of what you should watch next.

Mortal Kombat II
#1

Mortal Kombat II

The fan favorite champions—now joined by Johnny Cage himself—are pitted against one another in the ultimate, no-holds barred, gory battle to defeat the dark rule of Shao Kahn that threatens the very existence of the Earthrealm and its defenders.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows.

The Mandalorian and Grogu
#2

The Mandalorian and Grogu

The evil Empire has fallen, and Imperial warlords remain scattered throughout the galaxy. As the fledgling New Republic works to protect everything the Rebellion fought for, they have enlisted the help of legendary Mandalorian bounty hunter Din Djarin and his young apprentice Grogu.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows.

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
#3

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie

Having thwarted Bowser's previous plot to marry Princess Peach, Mario and Luigi now face a fresh threat in Bowser Jr., who is determined to liberate his father from captivity and restore the family legacy. Alongside companions new and old, the brothers travel across the stars to stop the young heir's crusade.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows.

Lee Cronin's The Mummy
#4

Lee Cronin's The Mummy

The young daughter of a journalist disappears into the desert without a trace—eight years later, the broken family is shocked when she is returned to them, as what should be a joyful reunion turns into a living nightmare.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows.

The Punisher: One Last Kill
#5

The Punisher: One Last Kill

As Frank Castle searches for meaning beyond revenge, an unexpected force pulls him back into the fight.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows.

Swapped
#6

Swapped

A small woodland creature and a majestic bird, two natural sworn enemies of the Valley, magically trade places and set off on an adventure of a lifetime to switch back. Their journey soon uncovers a greater threat—one that could endanger not only their species, but the entire valley they call home.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows.

Project Hail Mary
#7

Project Hail Mary

Science teacher Ryland Grace wakes up on a spaceship light years from home with no recollection of who he is or how he got there. As his memory returns, he begins to uncover his mission: solve the riddle of the mysterious substance causing the sun to die out. He must call on his scientific knowledge and unorthodox ideas to save everything on Earth from extinction.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows.

Backrooms
#8

Backrooms

A strange doorway appears in the basement of a furniture showroom.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows.

Graphic Desires
#9

Graphic Desires

When reclusive Franklin cheats on his partner with a mysterious girl he meets on a dating app, it becomes the start of a deadly obsession.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows.

Hoppers
#10

Hoppers

Scientists have discovered how to 'hop' human consciousness into lifelike robotic animals, allowing people to communicate with animals as animals. Animal lover Mabel seizes an opportunity to use the technology, uncovering mysteries within the animal world beyond anything she could have imagined.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows.

Avatar: Fire and Ash
#11

Avatar: Fire and Ash

In the wake of the devastating war against the RDA and the loss of their eldest son, Jake Sully and Neytiri face a new threat on Pandora: the Ash People, a violent and power-hungry Na'vi tribe led by the ruthless Varang. Jake's family must fight for their survival and the future of Pandora in a conflict that pushes them to their emotional and physical limits.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows.

The Furious
#12

The Furious

After Wang Wei's daughter is kidnapped by a criminal network and he receives no help from the corrupt police, Wei sets out to find her himself. His only ally is Navin, a relentless journalist whose wife has mysteriously disappeared. Fueled by a furious vengeance, the unlikely duo ruthlessly battle the kidnappers in this explosive martial arts showdown.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows.

The Shawshank Redemption
#13

The Shawshank Redemption

Imprisoned in the 1940s for the double murder of his wife and her lover, upstanding banker Andy Dufresne begins a new life at the Shawshank prison, where he puts his accounting skills to work for an amoral warden. During his long stretch in prison, Dufresne comes to be admired by the other inmates -- including an older prisoner named Red -- for his integrity and unquenchable sense of hope.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows.

Mortal Kombat
#14

Mortal Kombat

Washed-up MMA fighter Cole Young, unaware of his heritage, and hunted by Emperor Shang Tsung's best warrior, Sub-Zero, seeks out and trains with Earth's greatest champions as he prepares to stand against the enemies of Outworld in a high stakes battle for the universe.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows.

Zootopia 2
#15

Zootopia 2

After cracking the biggest case in Zootopia's history, rookie cops Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde find themselves on the twisting trail of a great mystery when Gary De'Snake arrives and turns the animal metropolis upside down. To crack the case, Judy and Nick must go undercover to unexpected new parts of town, where their growing partnership is tested like never before.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows.