If you loved
Encanto
Byron Howard · Film · 2021
What hooked you in Encanto was the way the weight of extraordinary expectations collides with the messy, beautiful reality of finding your own place.
Books on the same thread
Frozen (Little Golden Book)
RH Disney · Book · 2014
Like Encanto, this story centers on the complex bond between sisters and the struggle to overcome personal fears while navigating the pressures of a magical family legacy.
One Hundred Years of Solitude
Gabriel García Márquez · Book · 1967
If the multigenerational family dynamics of Encanto drew you in, you will appreciate this epic exploration of fate, history, and the deep-seated trauma that shapes a lineage.
The Lost Bookshop
Evie Woods · Book · 2023
Much like Mirabel seeking her purpose in Encanto, the characters here navigate themes of self-discovery and hidden magic, proving that even ordinary lives can hold extraordinary, transformative power.
Haroun and the Sea of Stories
Salman Rushdie · Book · 1991
This tale mirrors the imaginative spirit of Encanto by grounding a fantastical journey in the vital importance of storytelling and the preservation of a family's magical heritage.
Series on the same thread
The Owl House
Dana Terrace · Series · 2020
Fans of Encanto will recognize the familiar journey of a girl without magical gifts who finds her true strength through acceptance and the power of a found family.
Trollhunters: Tales of Arcadia
Guillermo del Toro · Series · 2016
The struggle to balance two worlds while uncovering hidden secrets makes this a perfect follow-up for anyone who enjoyed the discovery and coming-of-age arc in Encanto.
MASHLE: MAGIC AND MUSCLES
Series · 2023
Just as Encanto explores the experience of being the only non-magical member of a gifted family, this story highlights the underdog finding their own path through sheer determination.
Gravity Falls
Alex Hirsch · Series · 2012
The emphasis on sibling relationships and uncovering deep-seated family secrets in a mysterious, magical setting provides the same sense of wonder found throughout the town of Encanto.
Podcasts on the same thread
To Live and Die in LA
Tenderfoot TV & Audacy · Podcast · 2023
If Encanto hit, To Live and Die in LA shares the thread.
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Common questions
Is Encanto about a family with magical powers?
Yes, Encanto follows the Madrigals, an extraordinary family living in a hidden, magical house in Colombia. Each child in the family has been blessed with a unique magical gift by the Encanto, with the exception of Mirabel, who is the only ordinary member of the family.
What is the main conflict in Encanto?
The central conflict in Encanto occurs when Mirabel discovers that the magic surrounding her home and family is in danger. As the only member of the Madrigal family without a magical gift, she takes it upon herself to address the threat facing the charmed place where they live.
Where does the story of Encanto take place?
The story of Encanto is set in a vibrant town located within the mountains of Colombia. The family resides in a magical house situated in a wondrous, charmed place known as the Encanto, which provides the setting for the family's extraordinary lives and the magic they possess.
Does everyone in the family in Encanto have a gift?
No, not everyone in the Madrigal family has a gift in Encanto. While the magic of the Encanto has blessed every other child in the family with a special ability, Mirabel is the only child who remains ordinary, which becomes significant when the magic begins to face danger.