Lydia and the Mist Rider vs Papa Zola: The Movie
Papa Zola: The Movie has the higher audience score (9/10 against 7/10 for Lydia and the Mist Rider). Lydia and the Mist Rider is the shorter watch at 1h 20m compared with 1h 51m. Papa Zola: The Movie is the older of the two (2025 against 2026). Both are animation, family movies, so they suit a similar mood.
| Lydia and the Mist Rider | Papa Zola: The Movie | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.0/10 | ★ 9.0/10 |
| Year | 2026 | 2025 |
| Length | 1h 20m | 1h 51m |
| Genres | Animation, Family | Action, Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Family, Science Fiction |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Emilie Rosas, Nancy Florence Savard | Dzubir Mohamed Zakaria, Nizam Razak |
| Main cast | Anna Hopkins, Sophie Nélisse, Mark Camacho, Kathleen Fee, Angela Galuppo | Nizam Razak, Ieesya Isandra, Noor Ezdiani Ahmad Fauwzi, Yusuf Bahrin, Aloeng Silalahi |
Synopsis
Lydia and the Mist Rider
When her older brother Thaddeus is mysteriously kidnapped by the Spellbinder, 11-year-old Lydia sets off to find him in the Misty Sea. Picked up by the crew of a flying ship, the Dolphin, Lydia becomes the apprentice of Ambrosia, a Stargazer. Ambrosia is trying to find other children who have disappeared, including her own son. Determined to solve the mystery, Lydia must learn stargazing magic and ready herself to confront the Spellbinder.
Papa Zola: The Movie
Papa Zola and his gifted daughter Pipi embark on everyday adventures that highlight their close bond and her quick wit.
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