This is a list of amusement park rides based on specific films or film franchises.
* - Has since closed in that particular location.
Ride Based on Location(s) Ride type Opened Notes The Adventures of Conan: A Sword and Sorcery Spectacular Conan the BarbarianConan the Destroyer Universal Studios Hollywood* Live Stunt Show/ Special Effects Show 1983 Closed in 1993. Replaced by Beetlejuice's Rock and Roll Graveyard Revue. Alfred Hitchcock: The Art of Making Movies PsychoThe BirdsDial M for Murder Universal Studios Florida* 3-D Film/Live Show June 7, 1990 Closed on January 3, 2003. Replaced by Shrek 4-D. Alice in Wonderland Alice in Wonderland Disneyland Dark Ride June 14, 1958 Mad Tea Party Flat Ride July 17, 1955 (Original) Five Disney theme parks have this ride. Magic Kingdom October 1, 1971 Tokyo Disneyland March 8, 1986 Disneyland Paris April 12, 1992 Hong Kong Disneyland September 12, 2005Alice's Curious LabyrinthDisneyland ParisMazeApril 12, 1992 An American Tail Theatre An American Tail Universal Studios Florida*Universal Studios Hollywood* Live Show June 7, 19901990 Florida's version closed in 1992 and was replaced by Beetlejuice's Rock and Roll Graveyard Revue. Hollywood's version closed in 1997 to make way for Terminator 2: 3D. Ant-Man and The Wasp: Nano Battle! Ant-Man and the Wasp Hong Kong Disneyland Shooting Dark Ride March 31, 2019 The ride replaced Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters at Hong Kong Disneyland. Armageddon – Les Effets Speciaux Armageddon Disney Adventure World* Special Effects Show March 16, 2002 The show closed in 2019 along with the rest of the Backlot to make way for Avengers Campus. Arthur – The RideArthur and the InvisiblesEuropa-ParkInverted Powered CoasterJuly 30, 2014 Avatar Flight of Passage Avatar Disney's Animal Kingdom Flying simulator May 27, 2017 AVPX Alien vs. Predator Dreamworld* Sudden Impact! Entertainment Laser tag April 10, 2009 Closed on March 13, 2013. Replaced by Zombie Evilution. Backdraft Backdraft Universal Studios Hollywood* Special Effects Show June 1992 Hollywood location closed on April 11, 2010, to make way for Transformers: The Ride – 3D while the latter failed to reopen from a COVID-19 pandemic shutdown and was replaced by Villain-Con Minion Blast. Universal Studios Japan* March 31, 2001 Back to the Future: The Ride Back to the Future Universal Studios Florida* Motion Simulator May 2, 1991 Construction of the ride at Universal Studios Hollywood caused a portion of the Studio Tour known as Battle of Galactica to close. Both American versions were replaced by The Simpsons Ride while the Japan version was replaced by Despicable Me Minion Mayhem. Universal Studios Hollywood* June 12, 1993 Universal Studios Japan* March 31, 2001 Batman Adventure – The Ride Batman Warner Bros. Movie World Simulator December 23, 1992 Rebuilt in 2001 as 'Batman Adventure: The Ride 2', this attraction still incorporates elements of the first four 'Batman' films. Movie Park Germany* June 7, 1996 Parque Warner Madrid* April 5, 2002 Batman: The Ride Six Flags Great America Roller Coaster May 9, 1992 The ride replaced Tidal Wave at Six Flags Great America and Lightnin' Loops at Six Flags Great Adventure. Six Flags Great Adventure May 1, 1993 Six Flags Magic Mountain March 26, 1994 Six Flags St. Louis April 22, 1995 Six Flags Over Georgia May 3, 1997 Six Flags Over Texas May 26, 1999 Beetlejuice's Rock and Roll Graveyard Revue BeetlejuiceUniversal Monsters Universal Studios Florida* Musical Theatre May 1992 Hollywood's version closed in 1999 and Florida's closed in 2016. In Hollywood, it was replaced by Spider-Man Rocks, while in Florida, it was replaced by Fast & Furious: Supercharged. It continues to operate in Japan where it is known as Universal Monsters Live Rock and Roll Show. Universal Studios Hollywood* Summer 1992 Universal Studios Japan March 31, 2001 The Blues Brothers Show The Blues Brothers Universal Studios Florida Live Show March 1991 Universal Studios Hollywood* 1992 Borg Assimilator Star Trek Carowinds* Roller Coaster March 20, 2004 Renamed in 2007 to Nighthawk due to Paramount's sale of the park, stripping it of allusions to the movie franchise. Buzz Lightyear's Astro Blasters Toy Story Magic Kingdom Interactive Shooting Ride November 3, 1998 The ride replaced Delta Dreamflight at Magic Kingdom, The Timekeeper at Tokyo Disneyland and Disneyland Paris, and Rocket Rods at Disneyland. The ride closed in Hong Kong in 2017 to make way for Ant-Man and The Wasp: Nano Battle!, and at Tokyo in 2024 to make way for a Wreck-It Ralph attraction. Tokyo Disneyland* April 15, 2004 Disneyland March 17, 2005 Hong Kong Disneyland* Sept 12, 2005 Disneyland Paris April 8, 2006 Shanghai Disneyland June 16, 2016 Casey Jr. Circus Train Dumbo Disneyland Train Ride July 17, 1955 Disneyland Paris March 20, 1994 Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: The Ride Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Alton Towers* Dark Ride April 1, 2006 Despite being built in response to the 2005 film, it bears more resemblance to the 1971 film and original novel. The ride was closed in 2015 and replaced by The Alton Towers Dungeon in 2019. Circle of Life: An Environmental Fable The Lion King Epcot* Theater January 21, 1995 Screened for the final time on February 3, 2018. Creature from the Black Lagoon: The Musical Creature from the Black Lagoon Universal Studios Hollywood* Live Show July 1, 2009 Closed on March 9, 2010, and replaced by a relocated Special Effects Stage. The Dark Knight Coaster The Dark Knight Six Flags Great Adventure Roller Coaster May 15, 2008 The ride replaced Movietown Water Effect at Six Flags Great Adventure and Theatre Royale at Six Flags Great America. Six Flags Great America May 21, 2008 Six Flags Mexico March 9, 2009 Despicable Me Minion Mayhem Despicable Me Universal Studios Florida 3-D simulator ride July 2, 2012 The ride replaced Jimmy Neutron's Nicktoon Blast at Universal Studios Florida, Terminator 2: 3D at Universal Studios Hollywood, Back to the Future: The Ride at Universal Studios Japan, and Madagascar: A Crate Adventure at Universal Studios Singapore. Universal Studios Hollywood April 12, 2014 Universal Studios Japan April 21, 2017 Universal Studios Beijing September 20, 2021 Universal Studios Singapore February 14, 2025 Dinosaur Dinosaur Disney's Animal Kingdom* Dark Ride April 22, 1998 Originally named 'Countdown to Extinction', the ride's name was changed following the release of the film. Closed in February 2, 2026 to make way for an Indiana Jones Adventure attraction. Dragon Challenge Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire Universal Islands of Adventure* Roller coaster June 18, 2010 The ride was originally known as Duelling Dragons when it opened on May 28, 1999. Closed in 2017.DrachengrotteHow to Train Your DragonHeide ParkOld Mill1991/1994Formerly named "Kanalfahrt" (1991/1994-2015) Dragon Gliders How to Train Your Dragon Motiongate Dubai Dark Ride 2017 DreamWorks Theatre Kung Fu Panda Universal Studios Hollywood Theatre June 15, 2018 The attraction replaced Shrek 4-D and features other DreamWorks Animation characters from Shrek, Madagascar, and Trolls. The attraction will also host a new show every year based on another DreamWorks Animation franchise. Drop Zone: Stunt Tower Drop Zone California's Great AmericaCanada's WonderlandCarowindsKings DominionKings Island Drop tower 1996199719992003 Renamed in 2007 to Drop Tower due to Paramount's sale of the parks, but retains no allusions to the movie franchise. Dumbo the Flying Elephant Dumbo DisneylandMagic KingdomTokyo DisneylandDisneyland ParisHong Kong DisneylandShanghai Disneyland Spinning Ride August 16, 1955October 1, 1971April 15, 1983April 12, 1992Sept 12, 2005June 16, 2016 Earthquake: The Big One Earthquake Universal Studios HollywoodUniversal Studios Florida* Partial Tram Tour 1988June 7, 1990 Operates as a portion of the Studio Tour at Universal Studios Hollywood. Opened with Universal Studios Florida in 1990 and closed in 2007. It was replaced by Disaster! in 2008, which eventually closed in 2015 to be replaced by Fast & Furious: Supercharged. Enchanted Airways Shrek Universal Studios Singapore Roller Coaster March 18, 2010 Enchanted Tale of Beauty and the Beast Beauty and the Beast Tokyo Disneyland Dark Ride September 28, 2020 The Enchanted Tiki Room: Stitch Presents Aloha e Komo Mai! Lilo & Stitch Tokyo Disneyland Theatre in the round July 25, 2008 The ride replaced The Enchanted Tiki Room: Now Playing Get The Fever! at Tokyo Disneyland. The Enchanted Tiki Room (Under New Management) AladdinThe Lion King Magic Kingdom* Theatre in the round April 5, 1998 The ride replaced Tropical Serenade, a port of Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room with a different pre-show, at Magic Kingdom. The attraction caught fire on January 12, 2011, which was rumored to have severely damaged the first Iago Audio-Animatronic figure. No guests were injured in the incident. As a result of the fire, the attraction closed and was reverted to an edited port of Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room.EraserEraserMovie Park Germany*Suspended Looping CoasterApril 6, 2001Renamed to FX in 2005Escape from MadagascarMadagascarDreamworld*Suspended Family CoasterDecember 26, 2002Formerly "Rugrats Runaway Reptar" (2002–2011) and "Sky Rocket" (2011–2012); Renamed to "Escape Coaster" in 2022 E.T. Adventure E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial Universal Studios FloridaUniversal Studios Hollywood*Universal Studios Japan* Dark Ride June 7, 1990June 12, 1991March 31, 2001 Only the more elaborate Florida version remains; Hollywood version closed on March 14, 2003, Japan version closed May 10, 2009 Fast & Furious: Supercharged The Fast and the Furious Universal Studios Hollywood*Universal Studios Florida 3-D Simulation June 25, 20152018 Opened as a portion of the Studio Tour at Universal Studios Hollywood replacing The Fast and the Furious: Extreme Close-Up and Curse of the Mummy's Tomb. Replaced Disaster!, and Beetlejuice's Rock and Roll Graveyard Revue in Florida. The Florida version is a standalone attraction without 3D. Hollywood's version closed in 2025 after 10 years of operation to be replaced by Hollywood Drift. Festival of the Lion King The Lion King Disney's Animal KingdomHong Kong Disneyland Live Show April 22, 1998September 12, 2005 Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage Finding Nemo Disneyland Submarine Ride June 11, 2007 Originally Submarine Voyage, heavily rebuilt and rethemed for Finding Nemo. Flight of the Hippogriff Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban Universal Islands of AdventureUniversal Studios JapanUniversal Studios Hollywood Roller coaster June 18, 2010July 15, 2014April 7, 2016 Originally opened as Flying Unicorn on June 29, 2000, at Islands of Adventure.Flight of the Wicked WitchThe Wizard of OzWarner Bros. Movie WorldSuspended Family CoasterDecember 20, 2024 Frozen Ever After Frozen EpcotHong Kong DisneylandTokyo DisneySeaDisney Adventure World Water Ride June 21, 2016 The ride replaced Maelstrom at Epcot.Ghostbusters 5DGhostbustersHeide ParkInteractive Dark RideApril 15, 2017The ride replaced the Hallo Spencer Studio. Ghostbusters Spooktacular Universal Studios Florida* Special Effects Show June 7, 1990 Closed in 1996. Replaced by Twister...Ride it Out. Godzilla vs Evangelion Godzilla and Neon Genesis Evangelion Universal Studios Japan 3-D Special Effects Dark RideMay 31 to August 25 Gran Fiesta Tour Starring The Three Caballeros The Three Caballeros Epcot Water Ride April 6, 2007 The ride replaced El Rio del Tiempo at Epcot. The Great Movie Ride Footlight ParadeSingin' in the RainMary PoppinsThe Public EnemyAlienRaiders of the Lost ArkTarzan the Ape ManCasablancaFantasiaThe Wizard of Oz Disney's Hollywood Studios* Dark Ride May 1, 1989 Closed on August 13, 2017.Grobians WolkenspringerHow to Train Your DragonHeide ParkRed Baron1985Formerly named "Roter Baron" (1985–2015) Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Guardians of the GalaxyGuardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 Epcot Roller Coaster May 22, 2022 Replaced Ellen's Energy A