Lego themes based on movies and TV

LEGO has a massive library of themes based on cinema and television. These are generally categorized into long-standing licensed themes, adult-targeted Icons, and fan-voted LEGO Ideas sets.

Top licensed movie & TV Lego themes

Star Wars: The most successful partnership in LEGO history, covering everything from the original trilogy to The Mandalorian.

Harry Potter: Features iconic locations like Hogwarts Castle and the Burrow, spanning all eight films.

Indiana Jones: Focuses on classic movie adventures.

Jurassic World: Focuses on dinosaur figures and vehicles from both the Park and World eras.

The Lord of the Rings: Recently revived with massive sets like Rivendell and Barad-dûr.

Back to the Future: Includes exclusive Doc Brown and Marty McFly minifigures.

The Ghostbusters: This collection features some of the most detailed and nostalgic sets in the LEGO Icons and Ideas lines. While many are now retired and highly collectible, they remain fan favorites for their accuracy to the films.

Top Construction Sets

Ghostbusters ECTO-1 (10274): Released in 2020 for Afterlife, this is the ultimate collector's version. It has 2,352 pieces, making it nearly 18 inches long. It features a remote trap vehicle, a swivel sniper seat, and incredible rust-decal detailing.
Firehouse Headquarters (75827): This massive 2016 set (4,634 pieces) opens up like a dollhouse to reveal the lab, living quarters, and containment unit. It is designed to fit the smaller Ideas Ecto-1 inside.
LEGO Ideas Ghostbusters Ecto-1 (21108): The original 2014 set that started it all. It is minifigure-scale and includes Peter, Ray, Egon, and Winston with their proton packs.
Stay Puft & Slimer (BrickHeadz 41622): A stylized "big-head" duo of Peter Venkman and Slimer, perfect for desk display.

Pirates of the Caribbean: a licensed subtheme that brings Disney’s swashbuckling film franchise to life. Originally launched in 2011, it is famous for its highly detailed ship designs and unique character minifigures.

Evolution of the Theme

The First Wave (2011): Released alongside the movie On Stranger Tides, this wave covered all four original films and featured a wide range of play-sets, including The Mill and Isla de Muerta.
The Return (2017): LEGO revived the theme briefly for the fifth movie with the massive Silent Mary and BrickHeadz figures of Jack Sparrow and Captain Salazar.
Modern Collector Era (2025): Recent releases have shifted toward "Adults Welcome" (18+) display models, prioritizing scale and historical accuracy over play features.

Iconic Ships & Key Sets

The heart of this theme lies in its legendary vessels, which are now some of the most sought-after items on the secondary market:

Captain Jack Sparrow’s Pirate Ship (10365): Released in September 2025, this is the definitive "Black Pearl" model. It features over 2,800 pieces and is part of the LEGO Icons line for adults.
The Silent Mary (71042): A ghost ship from Dead Men Tell No Tales featuring a unique "skeleton" hull that can "open" its ribs to swallow other ships.
Queen Anne’s Revenge (4195): Blackbeard’s ship from the 2011 wave, iconic for its dark red sails and bone-themed decorations.
The Black Pearl (4184): The original 2011 version, famous for its all-black aesthetic and inclusion of Davy Jones.

The Simpsons: Reports of new sets like Krusty Burger joining the line-up.

One Pice: Was launched in August 2025 as a collaboration with Netflix, based on the live-action series.

Other Lego sets based on Movies & TV series

Vehicles: The Back to the Future DeLorean, the Ghostbusters ECTO-1, and James Bond’s Aston Martin DB5.
Classic Cinema: The Indiana Jones Temple of the Golden Idol and the Transformers Optimus Prime.
Horror/Cult Classics: Sets like the Jaws (Shark) and The Nightmare Before Christmas.

TV Sitcoms: The Office, Friends (Central Perk and Apartments), and Seinfeld.
Sci-Fi & Fantasy: Doctor Who, Stranger Things, and Dungeons & Dragons.
Movies: Home Alone (McCallister House) and Hocus Pocus (Sanderson Sisters\' Cottage).

Wednesday: Sets based on the Netflix series, including Nevermore Academy.
Wicked: New sets released to coincide with the film adaptation.
Shrek: Confirmed upcoming releases for 2026.

Marvel & DC Super Heroes: Includes sets from the MCU (Avengers, Spider-Man) and the DC Universe (Batman, Superman).
Disney: Covers classic animation (Cinderella, Snow White) and modern hits like Encanto and Lilo & Stitch.