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Fantasy Island adaptations: films & series
Every version of Fantasy Island — the films & series, compared across media.
The promise at the heart of Fantasy Island is simple and strange: a magical place where any dream can come true — and where the fulfillment is never quite what guests imagined. Hosted by Mr. Roarke, the island invites visitors to pursue their dreams, only to reveal that wishes carry weight and consequences. That premise has crossed from television to film, each version finding its own way to test the people who arrive hoping for something wonderful.
Fantasy Island films
Fantasy Island series
Frequently asked
Is the 2020 Fantasy Island movie based on a TV show?
Yes — the 2020 film Fantasy Island draws on the concept of the classic TV series Fantasy Island (1978), in which guests visit a mysterious island to have their dreams fulfilled, though not always as expected.
How many versions of Fantasy Island are there?
There are two notable versions: the original Fantasy Island TV series from 1978 and the 2020 feature film Fantasy Island, which reimagines the premise as a horror-thriller.
Should I watch the TV series or the film first?
The 1978 Fantasy Island TV series establishes the island's mythology and its host Mr. Roarke; the 2020 Fantasy Island film takes the same core concept into horror territory, trapping guests in nightmares rather than guiding them toward life lessons.