Movies like Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams

This space-centric adventure ups the ante with a board game that brings the cosmos to a pair of squabbling siblings. Fans of 'Spy Kids 2' will appreciate the film's combination of thrilling escapades and the themes of family and personal growth.

Directed by Robert Rodriguez, who also directed the 'Spy Kids' movies, 'The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl' invites viewers into a visually captivating adventure. With its creatively constructed fantasy world and young protagonists, it resonates with the youthful spirit and imaginative flair similar to 'Spy Kids 2'.

The original film that kickstarted the 'Spy Kids' franchise, 'Spy Kids', offers a perfect blend of family dynamics and spy adventures. Fans of 'Spy Kids 2' will likely enjoy seeing the original escapades of the Cortez kids as they embark on a mission to save their secret-agent parents.

Blending superhero excitement with teen coming-of-age elements, 'Sky High' features a high school for budding superheroes. Audiences who enjoyed the children-empowerment and action aspects of 'Spy Kids 2' will find themselves right at home with the characters striving to discover their true powers.

As the third installment in the 'Spy Kids' series, 'Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over' takes the adventure into a digital realm. Viewers who enjoyed the blend of technology and action in 'Spy Kids 2' will appreciate the video game-inspired world and the 3D effects that augment this sequel's dynamic.

Continuing with the 'Spy Kids' franchise, 'Spy Kids: All the Time in the World' introduces a new generation of Spy Kids, providing a fresh angle on the secret agent theme while maintaining the fun and ingenuity fans enjoyed in 'Spy Kids 2'.

Starring Frankie Muniz as a teen CIA operative, 'Agent Cody Banks' offers both espionage and teen struggles. If the concept of kids managing to balance everyday life with secret missions was a hit in 'Spy Kids 2', then audiences will get a kick out of Cody's attempts to be a normal teenager and a spy.

Jackie Chan stars in 'The Spy Next Door', which combines spy-themed action with lighthearted comedy and family challenges. For those who were entertained by the gadgets and undercover operations in 'Spy Kids 2', this movie serves up a similar mix but with Chan's unique martial arts flair.