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127 Must-See Sci-Fi Films

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  1. 101Planet of the ApesMovie · 2001 · 120m · Thriller, Science Fiction, ActionAstronaut Leo Davidson crash-lands on an unknown planet and discovers a world where intelligent apes rule humanity. Determined to return home, Leo must escape the planet's dangers and avoid the relentless pursuit of General Thade and his powerful gorilla army.IMDb 5.7TMDB 5.8
  2. 102Star Trek Into DarknessMovie · 2013 · 132m · Action, Adventure, Science FictionThe Enterprise crew returns to find their organization has been destroyed by a powerful enemy. The attack has plunged the world into crisis. Captain Kirk leads a mission to a war-torn planet to stop a dangerous individual. As they fight for survival, the crew faces difficult choices that test their bonds and loyalty to each other.IMDb 7.7TMDB 7.3
  3. 103LockoutMovie · 2012 · 95m · Action, Thriller, Science FictionIn the near future, *Lockout* centers on a former government agent wrongly imprisoned. His only path to freedom is a perilous mission: rescuing the President's daughter from a riot of convicts at a high-security space prison.IMDb 6.1TMDB 5.9
  4. 104AVP: Alien vs. PredatorMovie · 2004 · 101m · Adventure, Science Fiction, ActionA research team travels to Antarctica after scientists discover a buried pyramid. They soon find themselves in a deadly hunting ground, unaware that they are part of a game orchestrated by aliens who cultivate creatures for sport by the Predator race.IMDb 5.7TMDB 5.9
  5. 105Alien³Movie · 1992 · 114m · Science Fiction, Action, HorrorStranded on Fiorina 161, a harsh prison planet, Ripley is the sole survivor of a crash that claimed the lives of Newt and Hicks. The alien from the previous encounter has also arrived. With no weapons allowed, Ripley and the inmates must unite to face the terrifying threat and their own fears, hoping to survive until rescue comes. The film is about survival, finding strength in unity, and the resilience of humanity when facing impossible odds.IMDb 6.4TMDB 6.4
  6. 106ScreamersMovie · 1995 · 108m · Horror, Science Fiction, WarIn 2078, on the barren mining planet Sirius 6B, a decade of war results in the creation of 'Screamers' – advanced weapons designed to eliminate any life. These self-replicating, blade-wielding entities were engineered to hunt and destroy all opposition. As the war ends, the creators discover they've lost control, and the Screamers now target them as well, creating a deadly struggle where the distinction between allies and enemies vanishes on a dystopian battlefield.IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.2
  7. 107Battle: Los AngelesMovie · 2011 · 116m · Science Fiction, ActionAs previously distant UFOs transform into a terrifying threat, an alien invasion force attacks major coastal and riverside cities around the world. A U.S. Marine staff sergeant and his team are deployed to combat the invaders, quickly realizing they must independently fight an unknown enemy to protect what's left of Los Angeles.IMDb 5.7TMDB 5.8
  8. 108Alien ResurrectionMovie · 1997 · 109m · Science Fiction, Horror, ActionTwo centuries after the first alien contact that claimed the life of Lt. Ripley, humanity faces a renewed threat. Scientists resurrect Ripley through cloning with a plan to weaponize her abilities. The new Ripley possesses unexpected traits, while the aliens evolve into a more dangerous force. As the aliens relentlessly pursue Earth, Ripley joins forces with a group of smugglers. They face perilous journeys, treacherous landscapes, and shocking revelations as they try to outwit the aliens and prevent humanity's destruction.IMDb 6.2TMDB 6.2
  9. 109Ender's GameMovie · 2013 · 114m · Science Fiction, Action, AdventureEnder's Game, based on the novel by Orson Scott Card, follows a group of exceptionally gifted children as they undergo rigorous training to protect Earth from an impending war in space.IMDb 6.6TMDB 6.6
  10. 110Thor: RagnarokMovie · 2017 · 131m · Action, Adventure, Science FictionThor is trapped far across the universe and must race against time to return to Asgard. He needs to stop Ragnarok, the destruction of his home and the end of the Asgardian people. A powerful new enemy, the ruthless Hela, is behind this threat.IMDb 7.9TMDB 7.6
  11. 111GravityMovie · 2013 · 91m · Science Fiction, Thriller, DramaMedical engineer Dr. Ryan Stone accompanies veteran astronaut Matt Kowalski on what's supposed to be his final Shuttle mission. During a routine spacewalk, disaster occurs when the Shuttle is destroyed, leaving Stone and Kowalski adrift in space, tethered only to each other. Cut off from Earth and any possibility of rescue, they face the terrifying silence of the void and dwindling oxygen supplies. Their only hope of returning home may lie in venturing deeper into the vastness of space.IMDb 7.7TMDB 7.2
  12. 112MonstersMovie · 2010 · 94m · Drama, Thriller, Science FictionSix years ago, NASA found evidence of alien life in our solar system. A probe sent to collect samples crashed over Central America. Shortly after, new life forms emerged, leading to a quarantine of half of Mexico. Now, the U.S. and Mexican military are still fighting to contain these creatures. A journalist agrees to guide a frightened tourist through the infected zone in Mexico to the U.S. border.IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.2
  13. 113Galaxy QuestMovie · 1999 · 102m · Comedy, Science Fiction, AdventureTwenty years after starring in the popular TV show "Galaxy Quest," its cast is unexpectedly summoned by a race of aliens. These aliens, who considered the show a historical record, are now under attack and believe the actors are their prophesied saviors. Commander Peter Quincy Taggart, Lt. Tawny Madison, and Dr. Lazarus must overcome their inexperience and learn to work together to help the aliens survive. Armed with only their acting skills and memories of their roles, the former stars must find a way to save the universe. It's a funny story about teamwork and friendship in space.IMDb 7.4TMDB 7.1
  14. 114SphereMovie · 1998 · 134m · Science Fiction, Mystery, ThrillerScientists exploring the Pacific Ocean discover an ancient spacecraft of possible extraterrestrial origin, estimated to be three centuries old. A team of experts is sent to the underwater Habitat, a research facility, to study it. As they investigate the artifact, they confront fundamental questions about life in the universe and the possibility of other worlds. Each discovery reveals more about the vessel's secrets and challenges the team's understanding of the cosmos. The story explores both the science and the human experience of seeking answers in the ocean's depths and the vastness of space.IMDb 6.1TMDB 6.1
  15. 115King Arthur: Legend of the SwordMovie · 2017 · 126m · Action, Drama, FantasyAfter his father's murder, young Arthur's uncle Vortigern takes the throne. Stripped of his inheritance and unaware of his origins, Arthur struggles to survive in the city's underbelly. However, when he draws Excalibur from the stone, his life changes dramatically, forcing him to confront a destiny he never knew he had.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.6
  16. 116RoboCopMovie · 1987 · 102m · Action, Thriller, Science FictionIn a lawless, dystopian Detroit, Omni Consumer Products exploits the city's police crisis to privatize law enforcement. The corporation secretly orchestrates a deadly encounter between veteran cop Alex Murphy and criminal mastermind Boddicker, using it as a test for their experimental RoboCop prototype. As Murphy's consciousness returns within the robotic body, he's torn between his human past and a high-tech future. Fueled by vengeance and memories of his former life, RoboCop journeys to deliver justice to those who betrayed him and expose the corporate forces endangering society.IMDb 7.6TMDB 7.4
  17. 117RoboCop 2Movie · 1990 · 117m · Action, Adventure, CrimeThe sequel to RoboCop explores the growing influence of corporations on society. OCP continues using RoboCop to maintain order, but a new drug called "Nuke" disrupts their plans. RoboCop must face this new threat, led by a fanatic named Cane. OCP struggles to repeat the success of the original RoboCop, creating flawed prototypes with dangerous malfunctions. To fix the problem, they enlist Dr. Faxx, who proposes using Cane as the basis for a new RoboCop model. She aims to merge human and machine in a risky project. The film examines corporate power, addiction, and the increasingly unclear distinction between humanity and technology.IMDb 5.9TMDB 6.0
  18. 118Aliens vs Predator: RequiemMovie · 2007 · 94m · Action, Science Fiction, ThrillerWhen a devastating crash brings a PredAlien to a remote Colorado town, it unleashes a horrifying wave of destruction and spawns numerous Alien creatures. A solitary Predator then arrives with the mission of eliminating this new threat.IMDb 4.6TMDB 5.2
  19. 119PandorumMovie · 2009 · 108m · Action, Horror, MysteryTwo crew members awaken aboard a derelict spacecraft, suffering from amnesia. They have no memory of their identities, the duration of their sleep, or their purpose. As they explore, they realize they are not alone, and the truth of their predicament is far more terrifying than they could have conceived.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.6
  20. 120Prelude to AxanarMovie · 2014 · 21mPrelude to Axanar is a short film providing a historical overview of the events leading up to the Battle of Axanar, the main event in the film *Axanar*, set for release later this year. Presented in a style similar to a History Channel documentary, the short explores the war with the Klingons from multiple perspectives. Characters from both sides recount the conflict, detailing its origins, the Klingons' superior preparedness, Starfleet's fleet development, and the war's progression as experienced by the Federation and the Klingons. Robert April discusses building the *Enterprise*, Starfleet Admiral Ramirez details Starfleet's construction, Garth of Izar recounts his rise to prominence, and Kharn, the Klingon Supreme Commander, offers the Klingon perspective on the war.IMDb 8.2TMDB 6.8
  21. 121SerenityMovie · 2005 · 119m · Science Fiction, Action, AdventureThe crew of the spaceship Serenity takes on a fugitive, leading them into a dangerous conflict. A totalitarian regime relentlessly pursues the fugitive, determined to bring her back at any cost. Meanwhile, they must also contend with deadly creatures in unexplored space. But the biggest threat may be hidden among the Serenity's own passengers.IMDb 7.8TMDB 7.4
  22. 122Ex MachinaMovie · 2015 · 108m · Drama, Science FictionCaleb, a coder for the biggest internet company, wins a contest for a week-long stay at the secluded mountain retreat owned by Nathan, the company's secretive CEO. Upon arrival, Caleb discovers he's part of an unusual experiment: he must interact with the world's first true artificial intelligence, living inside the body of a strikingly beautiful robot girl.IMDb 7.7TMDB 7.6
  23. 123Transformers: Dark of the MoonMovie · 2011 · 154m · Action, Science Fiction, AdventureWorking openly with NEST, the Autobots are on a mission in Chernobyl when they discover an unusual artifact. Optimus Prime realizes that the U.S. government hasn't been completely honest with them.IMDb 6.2TMDB 6.2
  24. 124Trek NationMovie · 2011 · 88m"Trek Nation," directed by Scott Colthorp, explores the positive impact of "Star Trek" and its creator, Gene Roddenberry, on people's lives, as told through his son, Eugene Roddenberry, Jr. ("Rod"). The film features interviews with cast and crew from all five "Star Trek" series, alongside fans and celebrities who were significantly influenced by the show during their youth. Rod Roddenberry also visits George Lucas at Skywalker Ranch, where Lucas discusses "Star Trek's" influence on him, recalling attending "Star Trek" conventions before developing "Star Wars."IMDb 7.2TMDB 7.1
  25. 125Ant-ManMovie · 2015 · 117m · Science Fiction, Adventure, ActionScott Lang, a master thief with the incredible ability to shrink and grow strong, must become a hero. He joins his mentor, Dr. Hank Pym, to protect the secret of the Ant-Man suit from powerful new enemies. Together, Pym and Lang face overwhelming challenges and plan a daring heist to save the world.IMDb 7.2TMDB 7.1
  26. 126Star 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.IMDb 7.0TMDB 6.8