Greatest 30 Adventure Movies Editor's Choice from 2013

When Tony Stark's world is torn apart by a formidable terrorist called the Mandarin, he starts an odyssey of rebuilding and retribution. More about Iron Man 3 / IMDB / YouTube

An alien child is evacuated from his dying world and sent to Earth to live among humans. His peace is threatened when other survivors of his home planet invade Earth. Info on Man of Steel / IMDB / YouTube

Former United Nations employee Gerry Lane traverses the world in a race against time to stop a zombie pandemic that is toppling armies and governments and threatens to destroy humanity itself. More about World War Z / IMDB / YouTube

When the Dark Elves attempt to plunge the universe into darkness, Thor must embark on a perilous and personal journey that will reunite him with doctor Jane Foster. See more about Thor: The Dark World / IMDB / YouTube

Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark become targets of the Capitol after their victory in the 74th Hunger Games sparks a rebellion in the Districts of Panem. Info on The Hunger Games: Catching Fire / IMDB / YouTube

The dwarves, along with Bilbo Baggins and Gandalf the Grey, continue their quest to reclaim the Lonely Mountain, their homeland, from the dragon Smaug. Learn about The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug / IMDB / YouTube

Fearless optimist Anna teams up with rugged mountain man Kristoff and his loyal reindeer Sven in an epic journey to find Anna's sister Elsa, whose icy powers have trapped the kingdom of Arendelle in eternal winter. Learn about Frozen / IMDB / YouTube

Jack Harper, a drone repairman stationed on Earth that has been ravaged by war with extraterrestrials, questions his identity after rescuing the woman who keeps appearing in his dreams. Explore Oblivion / IMDB / YouTube

As a war between humankind and monstrous sea creatures wages on, a former pilot and a trainee are paired up to drive a seemingly obsolete special weapon in a desperate effort to save the world from the apocalypse. Check out Pacific Rim / IMDB / YouTube

Wolverine comes to Japan to meet an old friend whose life he saved years ago, and gets embroiled in a conspiracy involving yakuza and mutants. Details on The Wolverine / IMDB / YouTube

After the crew of the Enterprise find an unstoppable force of terror from within their own organization, Captain Kirk leads a manhunt to a war-zone world to capture a one-man weapon of mass destruction. Details on Star Trek Into Darkness / IMDB / YouTube

When a new criminal comes to town, the Anti-Villain League decides to hire Gru in order to fight him off. While Gru initially refuses, he eventually agrees after his aide goes back to his evil ways. More about Despicable Me 2 / IMDB / YouTube

A look at the relationship between Mike Wazowski and James P. Sully Sullivan during their days at Monsters University, when they weren't necessarily the best of friends. Learn about Monsters University / IMDB / YouTube

When both he and a colleague are about to lose their job, Walter takes action by embarking on an adventure more extraordinary than anything he ever imagined. Find out about The Secret Life of Walter Mitty / IMDB / YouTube

The story of T.E. Lawrence, the English officer who successfully united and led the diverse, often warring, Arab tribes during World War I in order to fight the Turks. Learn about Lawrence of Arabia / IMDB / YouTube

Following Kick-Ass' heroics, other citizens are inspired to become masked crusaders, but Red Mist leads his own group of evil super-villains to get revenge, kill Kick-Ass, and destroy everything he stands for. Learn about Kick-Ass 2 / IMDB / YouTube

Young Ender Wiggin is recruited by the International Military to lead the fight against the Formics, an insectoid alien race who had previously tried to invade Earth and had inflicted heavy losses on humankind. Details on Ender's Game / IMDB / YouTube

Native American warrior Tonto recounts the untold tales that transformed John Reid, a man of the law, into a legend of justice. Read about The Lone Ranger / IMDB / YouTube

In the primeval era, Grug and his family risk the dangers of their surroundings to find a new dwelling place. Along the way, they meet a modern boy who woos them with his adventurous ways. Details on The Croods / IMDB / YouTube

A small-time magician is swept away to an enchanted land and is forced into a power struggle among three witches. Details on Oz the Great and Powerful / IMDB / YouTube

A crash landing leaves Kitai Raige and his father Cypher stranded on Earth, a millennium after events forced humanity's escape. With Cypher injured, Kitai must embark on a perilous journey to signal for help. Look into After Earth / IMDB / YouTube

Two young boys encounter a fugitive and form a pact to help him evade the vigilantes that are on his trail and to reunite him with his true love. Info on Mud / IMDB / YouTube

The G.I. Joes are not only fighting their mortal enemy Cobra; they are forced to contend with threats from within the government that jeopardize their very existence. Info on G.I. Joe: Retaliation / IMDB / YouTube

Left for dead on a sun-scorched planet, Riddick finds himself up against an alien race of predators. Activating an emergency beacon alerts two ships: one carrying a new breed of mercenary, the other captained by a man from Riddick's past. Get info on Riddick / IMDB / YouTube

The ancient war between humans and a race of giants is reignited when Jack, a young farmhand fighting for a kingdom and the love of a princess, opens a gateway between the two worlds. Read about Jack the Giant Slayer / IMDB / YouTube

In the afterlife, Nick Walker, a detective who used to work for the Boston Police Department, is hired by a director of a group of deceased police officers to fight against the renegade ghosts. Get info on R.I.P.D. / IMDB / YouTube

When her mother disappears, Clary Fray learns that she descends from a line of warriors who protect our world from demons. She joins forces with others like her and heads into a dangerous alternate New York called the Shadow World. More about The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones / IMDB / YouTube

In order to restore their dying safe haven, the son of Poseidon and his friends embark on a quest to the Sea of Monsters, to find the mythical Golden Fleece, all the while trying to stop an ancient evil from rising. See more about Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters / IMDB / YouTube

Flint Lockwood now works at The Live Corp Company for his idol Chester V. But he's forced to leave his post when he learns that his most infamous machine is still operational, and is churning out menacing food-animal hybrids. Details on Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2 / IMDB / YouTube

When an unseen enemy threatens mankind by taking over their bodies and erasing their memories, Melanie Stryder risks everything to protect the people she cares about. Explore The Host / IMDB / YouTube