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Best Sci-Fi Movies of 2016: Time Travel, Aliens, and Galactic Adventures

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  1. 1Green Lantern: Emerald Knights posterGreen Lantern: Emerald KnightsMovie · 2011 · 84m · Action, Adventure, AnimationWith the Green Lantern Corps' home world threatened by an ancient foe, Hal Jordan trains new recruit Arisia for the upcoming war. He shares stories of the original Green Lantern and past Green Lanterns to prepare her for the challenges ahead.Stream onHBO MaxCinemax Amazon ChannelCinemax Apple TV channelIMDb 6.7TMDB 6.6
  2. 2Doctor Who: The Return of Doctor Mysterio posterDoctor Who: The Return of Doctor MysterioMovie · 2016 · 62m · Action, Adventure, Science FictionWhen aliens arrive in New York and swap people's brains, the Doctor and Nardole team up with an investigative reporter and a mysterious masked hero called the Ghost. Will the Doctor be able to save the city? And what secrets lie hidden beneath the mask?Stream onHooplaIMDb 7.3TMDB 7.5
  3. 324 poster24Movie · 2016 · 164m · Action, Science Fiction, ThrillerDr. Sethuraman, a scientist who became an entrepreneur, works to protect his invention – a time travel device – from his malevolent twin brother, Aathreya.Stream onGuideDocAmazon VideoYouTubeIMDb 7.9TMDB 7.3
  4. 4Operation Avalanche posterOperation AvalancheMovie · 2016 · 94m · Thriller, Mystery, ComedyIn 1967, four CIA operatives infiltrated NASA, posing as filmmakers. Their mission uncovered what would become one of the most significant conspiracies in U.S. history.Stream onLionsgate+ Amazon ChannelHooplaKanopyIMDb 6.2TMDB 6.1
  5. 5Code 8 posterCode 8Movie · 2016 · 11m · Science Fiction, ActionIn Lincoln City, about 4% of the population possesses unique abilities. Many of these individuals struggle with poverty and live under constant watch by a militarized police force. Taylor, a construction worker with powers, is compelled to fight after committing a minor offense.IMDb 7.2TMDB 6.5
  6. 6Infinity Chamber posterInfinity ChamberMovie · 2016 · 103m · Science Fiction, Mystery, ThrillerA man is imprisoned in a fully automated facility and must use his wits to defeat the system controlling it in order to escape. He then attempts to find his way back to a world that may no longer exist.Stream onAmazon Prime VideoAmazon Prime Video with AdsHooplaIMDb 6.2TMDB 6.3
  7. 7Batman: Return of the Caped Crusaders posterBatman: Return of the Caped CrusadersMovie · 2016 · 78m · Action, Animation, AdventureAdam West and Burt Ward reprise their roles as Batman and Robin. The film features the heroes battling classic adversaries – The Joker, The Riddler, The Penguin, and Catwoman – in Gotham City and in outer space.Stream onYouTube FreeAmazon VideoFandango At HomeIMDb 6.7TMDB 6.5
  8. 8Team Thor posterTeam ThorMovie · 2016 · 3m · Comedy, Science FictionThis film reveals Thor's activities alongside the major conflicts of Captain America: Civil War.Stream onDisney PlusIMDb 7.7TMDB 7.2
  9. 9The Untamed posterThe UntamedMovie · 2016 · 98m · Science Fiction, Drama, ThrillerAlejandra, a young mother and housewife, feels trapped in a violent marriage with her husband, Angel. She turns to her brother Fabián for help, unaware he's hiding secrets. When the couple discovers a meteorite, they encounter a mysterious creature that dramatically changes their lives. The creature offers both intense pleasure and destruction, attracting others who crave its unique power. Amidst this chaos, Fabián has a sexual relationship with Angel. Eventually, Fabián's discovery of the creature’s effects leads to Angel being abandoned once again.Stream onKanopyTubi TVAmazon VideoIMDb 6.1TMDB 5.9
  10. 10ARQ posterARQMovie · 2016 · 88m · Science Fiction, ThrillerIn a bleak future, two longtime friends find themselves caught in a perplexing time loop. Their repeated experiences may be linked to the escalating conflict between a powerful corporation and a group of rebels fighting for freedom.Stream onNetflixNetflix Standard with AdsIMDb 6.3TMDB 6.1
  11. 11Midnight Special posterMidnight SpecialMovie · 2016 · 112m · Adventure, Drama, Science FictionWhen a father discovers his son has extraordinary abilities, they are forced to flee their home.Stream onHowdy Amazon ChannelAmazon VideoFandango At HomeIMDb 6.6TMDB 6.3
  12. 12Seoul Station posterSeoul StationMovie · 2016 · 92m · Animation, Horror, Science FictionThis animated film is a prequel to "Train to Busan." It follows a group of survivors as they struggle to cope with a sudden zombie outbreak in downtown Seoul.Stream onAmazon Prime VideoNight Flight PlusHowdy Amazon ChannelIMDb 6.1TMDB 6.5
  13. 13Kingsglaive: Final Fantasy XV posterKingsglaive: Final Fantasy XVMovie · 2016 · 115m · Animation, Science Fiction, ActionIn the magical kingdom of Lucis, the world's last Crystal is a target for the powerful empire of Niflheim. King Regis commands the Kingsglaive, an elite group who use the king’s magic to defend Lucis. When Niflheim's military force threatens to overwhelm them, King Regis is forced to make a difficult choice: marry his son, Prince Noctis, to Princess Lunafreya of Tenebrae, who is being held captive, and give up his kingdom. Despite the king’s agreement, the empire remains determined to achieve its sinister aims, leaving the Kingsglaive as the only thing standing in their way of total control.Stream onNetflixNetflix Standard with AdsAmazon VideoIMDb 6.7TMDB 6.8
  14. 14Batman: Bad Blood posterBatman: Bad BloodMovie · 2016 · 74m · Science Fiction, Action, AnimationWith Batman gone, Batwoman, Batwing, and the rest of the Bat family must step up to maintain order in Gotham City and discover what happened to the Dark Knight.Stream onYouTube FreeAmazon VideoFandango At HomeIMDb 6.7TMDB 7.0
  15. 15Captain America: Civil War posterCaptain America: Civil WarMovie · 2016 · 147m · Adventure, Action, Science FictionAfter the events of Age of Ultron, world governments enact legislation to control superhuman activity. This divides the Avengers, with two groups aligning with either Iron Man or Captain America, leading to a major conflict between former teammates.Stream onDisney PlusAmazon VideoFandango At HomeIMDb 7.8TMDB 7.4
  16. 16Spectral posterSpectralMovie · 2016 · 109m · Science Fiction, Thriller, ActionA highly trained special forces unit is sent on a mission to combat supernatural creatures that have overrun a city in Europe.Stream onNetflixNetflix Standard with AdsIMDb 6.3TMDB 6.5
  17. 17Justice League vs. Teen Titans posterJustice League vs. Teen TitansMovie · 2016 · 78m · Science Fiction, Action, AnimationAfter a Justice League mission goes wrong due to Robin's unstable actions, Batman assigns him to work with the Teen Titans. The Titans then find themselves on the front lines against Trigon, who has taken control of the Justice League and poses a global threat.Stream onHBO MaxHBO Max Amazon ChannelAmazon VideoIMDb 6.9TMDB 7.3
  18. 18Criminal posterCriminalMovie · 2016 · 113m · Action, Crime, Science FictionCIA Agent Bill Pope is tasked with finding a mysterious hacker known as 'The Dutchman'. After being killed in action, an experimental procedure transfers Pope's memories into a dangerous ex-convict. Upon awakening with Pope's memories, the convict's mission becomes clear: eliminate The Dutchman before the hacker can launch ICBMs and trigger a global conflict.Stream onAmazon Prime VideofuboTVMovieSphere+ Amazon ChannelIMDb 6.3TMDB 6.2
  19. 19The Girl with All the Gifts posterThe Girl with All the GiftsMovie · 2016 · 111m · Action, Horror, Science FictionA strange fungus has transformed most people into mindless, flesh-eating creatures in the future. When a scientist and a teacher discover a girl who appears immune, they embark on a journey to find a way to save humanity.Stream onAmazon Prime VideoMovieSphere+ Amazon ChannelAmazon Prime Video with AdsIMDb 6.6TMDB 6.6
  20. 20Shin Godzilla posterShin GodzillaMovie · 2016 · 120m · Action, Science Fiction, HorrorA colossal, aquatic monster attacks a city, prompting a desperate government response to protect its people. A diverse group of volunteers bypass bureaucratic obstacles to discover the creature's vulnerability and its connection to a powerful nation. As the world faces an unprecedented disaster, they race against time to stop the monster's terrifying evolution.Stream onHBO MaxHBO Max Amazon ChannelAmazon VideoIMDb 6.9TMDB 7.2
  21. 21GANTZ:O posterGANTZ:OMovie · 2016 · 95m · Animation, Science Fiction, ActionA teenager is murdered in a subway station, but he is unexpectedly brought back to life by a mysterious computer called Gantz. He is then compelled to fight a massive invasion of aliens in Osaka.IMDb 7.1TMDB 7.3
  22. 22Star Trek Beyond posterStar Trek BeyondMovie · 2016 · 122m · Action, Adventure, Science FictionThe crew of the USS Enterprise journeys into unexplored space and discovers a strange new foe. This enemy challenges the Enterprise crew and threatens the ideals of the Federation.Stream onParamount Plus PremiumParamount+ Roku Premium ChannelParamount Plus EssentialIMDb 7.0TMDB 6.8
  23. 23Rogue One: A Star Wars Story posterRogue One: A Star Wars StoryMovie · 2016 · 133m · Action, Adventure, Science FictionA group of rebels joins forces on a dangerous mission: to steal the blueprints for the powerful Death Star and offer a glimmer of hope to the galaxy.Stream onDisney PlusYouTube TVAmazon VideoIMDb 7.8TMDB 7.5
  24. 2410 Cloverfield Lane poster10 Cloverfield LaneMovie · 2016 · 104m · Thriller, Science Fiction, DramaFollowing a devastating car accident, a young woman awakens in a survivalist's underground bunker. He tells her he rescued her from a global attack that has rendered the surface world unsafe.Stream onfuboTVPeacock Premium PlusParamount+ Roku Premium ChannelIMDb 7.2TMDB 7.0
  25. 25Passengers posterPassengersMovie · 2016 · 116m · Drama, Romance, Science FictionA spaceship carrying thousands of colonists to a faraway planet experiences a problem with its hibernation pods. Unexpectedly, two passengers are awakened ninety years before their scheduled arrival.Stream onXumo PlayAmazon VideoPlexIMDb 7.0TMDB 7.0
  26. 26Arrival posterArrivalMovie · 2016 · 116m · Drama, Science Fiction, MysteryFollowing the arrival of alien spacecraft globally, a leading linguist is brought in by the military to assess the intentions of the extraterrestrial visitors – to determine if they pose a danger or offer a peaceful presence.Stream onParamount Plus PremiumPeacock Premium PlusParamount+ Roku Premium ChannelIMDb 7.9TMDB 7.6
  27. 27X-Men: Apocalypse posterX-Men: ApocalypseMovie · 2016 · 144m · Action, Adventure, Science FictionWhen Apocalypse, the world's first mutant and a being intent on destroying everything, awakens, the X-Men must come together to stop his plan for humanity's end.Stream onDisney PlusAmazon VideoFandango At HomeIMDb 6.8TMDB 6.5