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Science Fiction movies

Futuristic concepts, space exploration, and advanced technology that challenge our understanding of what is possible.

Subgenres include: Epic Sci-Fi, Space Sci-Fi, Dystopian Sci-Fi.

Dune: Part Two

1. Dune: Part Two

Science Fiction Adventure Epic Sci-Fi Adventure Epic
8.4

20242h 47min

United States

Director: Denis Villeneuve

Follow the mythic journey of Paul Atreides as he unites with Chani and the Fremen while on a path of revenge against the conspirators who destroyed his family. Facing a choice between the love of his life and the fate of the known universe, Paul endeavors to prevent a terrible future only he can foresee.

Themes

Desert faction resilience, Sandstorm mythmaking, Desert destiny tension, Giant worm dynamics, Messiah narrative pressure, Vengeance and power

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
HBO Max
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28 Years Later: The Bone Temple

2. 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple

Horror Thriller Science Fiction
7.6

20261h 50min

United Kingdom, United States

Director: Nia DaCosta

Dr. Kelson finds himself in a shocking new relationship - with consequences that could change the world as they know it - and Spike's encounter with Jimmy Crystal becomes a nightmare he can't escape.


Peter Parker is unmasked and no longer able to separate his normal life from the high-stakes of being a super-hero. When he asks for help from Doctor Strange the stakes become even more dangerous, forcing him to discover what it truly means to be Spider-Man.

Themes

Teamwork under strain, Secret identity exposure, Showdown dynamics, Portals usage, Cure strategies, Multiverse risks

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Avengers: Endgame

4. Avengers: Endgame

Adventure Science Fiction Action Superhero Action Epic Sci-Fi
8.4

20193h 1min

United States

Director: Anthony Russo

After the devastating events of Avengers: Infinity War, the universe is in ruins due to the efforts of the Mad Titan, Thanos. With the help of remaining allies, the Avengers must assemble once more in order to undo Thanos' actions and restore order to the universe once and for all, no matter what consequences may be in store.

Themes

Time travel ethics, Leadership under pressure, Trust and betrayal, Intergenerational mentorship, Duty versus sacrifice, Family bonds under loss

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Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Peter Quill, still reeling from the loss of Gamora, must rally his team around him to defend the universe along with protecting one of their own. A mission that, if not completed successfully, could quite possibly lead to the end of the Guardians as we know them.

Themes

Memory and trauma, Leadership under pressure, Resilience through loss, Chosen family, Experimental ethics, Collective sacrifice and survival

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Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Poor Things

6. Poor Things

Science Fiction Romance Comedy Bio-Genetic Sci-Fi Romantic Comedy
7.8

20232h 21min

Ireland, United Kingdom

Director: Yorgos Lanthimos

Brought back to life by an unorthodox scientist, a young woman runs off with a lawyer on a whirlwind adventure across the continents. Free from the prejudices of her times, she grows steadfast in her purpose to stand for equality and liberation.

Themes

Class inequality, Power and control, Bodily autonomy, Womens liberation, Scientific ethics, Desire and agency

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Hulu
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Avengers: Infinity War

7. Avengers: Infinity War

Adventure Action Science Fiction Superhero Action Space Sci-Fi
8.4

20182h 29min

United States

Director: Anthony Russo

As the Avengers and their allies have continued to protect the world from threats too large for any one hero to handle, a new danger has emerged from the cosmic shadows: Thanos. A despot of intergalactic infamy, his goal is to collect all six Infinity Stones, artifacts of unimaginable power, and use them to inflict his twisted will on all of reality. Everything the Avengers have fought for has led up to this moment - the fate of Earth and existence itself has never been more uncertain.

Themes

Trust under pressure, Destiny and choice, Alliances under threat, Collective duty, Moral cost of ambition, Power and sacrifice

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Dune

8. Dune

Science Fiction Adventure Epic Sci-Fi Adventure Epic
8.0

20212h 35min

United States

Director: Denis Villeneuve

In the distant future, young Paul Atreides and his family find themselves at the heart of a struggle for the dangerous desert planet Arrakis. A conflict between powerful houses over control of the planet’s resources pulls the native people—the Fremen—into war.

Themes

Alliance under pressure, Resource scarcity drives politics, Prophecy guides action, Betrayal reshapes loyalties, Water shortage fuels urgency, Desert isolation intensifies resolve

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
HBO Max
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In postwar Japan, Godzilla brings new devastation to an already scorched landscape. With no military intervention or government help in sight, the survivors must join together in the face of despair and fight back against an unrelenting horror.

Themes

Found family, Survivor guilt, Collective sacrifice, Government inaction, Postwar resilience, Duty versus action, Nuclear-age threat

Available on

Netflix
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Avatar: Fire and Ash

10. Avatar: Fire and Ash

Science Fiction Adventure Fantasy Epic Sci-Fi Adventure Epic
7.4

20253h 18min

United States

Director: James Cameron

A continuation of the epic sci-fi saga of Pandora, where Jake Sully and his family face old enemies again and encounter the previously unknown Ash Clan.

Themes

Grief and family resilience, External threat and clan alliance, Pacifism vs violence, Exploitation of sacred lifeforms, Ecological warfare and rebellion, Leadership and loyalty under peril