The game presents a compact overhead action-adventure view. Each stage follows a film-inspired objective, such as reaching a destination, defeating enemies, protecting allies, or solving environmental obstacles.

Players move through linear or branching areas, attack enemies, jump across hazards, collect LEGO studs, and activate switches. Different characters provide different abilities, so progress may require changing heroes or revisiting spaces with a more suitable character.

The campaign covers scenes from across the saga. Completing stages and collecting items supports replay, while the character-based design encourages returning to earlier areas.

Explore each area before advancing, especially when LEGO studs or side paths are visible. Use the character best suited to the obstacle instead of relying only on basic attacks.

During combat, keep moving and attack from a safe angle. Replay completed stages to collect missed items and learn which character abilities open previously inaccessible routes.