
Epic Sci-Fi movies
Civilization-level sci-fi with huge stakes: empires, wars, and world-shaping events across vast settings.

11. The Death of Superman
Science Fiction Animation Action Drama Fantasy2018•1h 21min
United States
Director: Jake Castorena
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When a hulking monster arrives on Earth and begins a mindless rampage, the Justice League is quickly called in to stop it. But it soon becomes apparent that only Superman can stand against the monstrosity.
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12. Black Panther
Action Adventure Science Fiction Superhero Action Adventure Epic2018•2h 15min
United States
Director: Ryan Coogler
Vibe
King T'Challa returns home to the reclusive, technologically advanced African nation of Wakanda to serve as his country's new leader. However, T'Challa soon finds that he is challenged for the throne by factions within his own country as well as without. Using powers reserved to Wakandan kings, T'Challa assumes the Black Panther mantle to join with ex-girlfriend Nakia, the queen-mother, his princess-kid sister, members of the Dora Milaje (the Wakandan 'special forces') and an American secret agent, to prevent Wakanda from being dragged into a world war.
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13. Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
Action Adventure Science Fiction Superhero Action Adventure Epic2022•2h 42min
United States
Director: Ryan Coogler
Vibe
Queen Ramonda, Shuri, M’Baku, Okoye and the Dora Milaje fight to protect their nation from intervening world powers in the wake of King T’Challa’s death. As the Wakandans strive to embrace their next chapter, the heroes must band together with the help of War Dog Nakia and Everett Ross and forge a new path for the kingdom of Wakanda.
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14. Suicide Squad: Hell to Pay
Science Fiction Action Animation Fantasy Superhero Action2018•1h 26min
United States
Director: Sam Liu
Vibe
Amanda Waller's top-secret "Task Force X" — consisting of Deadshot, Bronze Tiger, Killer Frost, Captain Boomerang, Harley Quinn, and Copperhead — is on a mission to retrieve a mystical object so powerful that they're willing to risk their lives to steal it. However, the Suicide Squad isn't the only group of villains seeking to possess the object. It's a race for the golden prize, and second place isn't an option if they want to stay alive.
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15. Reign of the Supermen
Science Fiction Animation Action Adventure Fantasy2019•1h 27min
United States
Director: Sam Liu
Vibe
In the wake of The Death of Supermen, the world is still mourning the loss of the Man of Steel following his fatal battle with the monster Doomsday. However, no sooner as his body been laid to rest than do four new bearers of the Superman shield come forward to take on the mantle. The Last Son of Krypton, Superboy, Steel, and the Cyborg Superman all attempt to fill the vacuum left by the world's greatest champion. Meanwhile, Superman's death has also signaled to the universe that Earth is vulnerable. Can these new Supermen and the rest of the heroes prove them wrong?
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16. Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance
Animation Science Fiction Action Drama Anime2009•1h 52min
Japan
Director: Masayuki
Vibe
Under constant attack by monstrous creatures called Angels that seek to eradicate humankind, U.N. Special Agency NERV introduces two new EVA pilots to help defend the city of Tokyo-3: the mysterious Makinami Mari Illustrous and the intense Asuka Langley Shikinami. Meanwhile, Gendo Ikari and SEELE proceed with a secret project that involves both Rei and Shinji.
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17. Justice League: Doom
Action Animation Science Fiction Fantasy Superhero Action2012•1h 17min
United States
Director: Lauren Montgomery
Vibe
An adaptation of Mark Waid's "Tower of Babel" story from the JLA comic. Vandal Savage steals confidential files Batman has compiled on the members of the Justice League, and learns all their weaknesses.
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18. Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection 'F'
Action Animation Science Fiction Epic Action Anime2015•1h 33min
Japan
Director: Tadayoshi Yamamuro
Vibe
One peaceful day on Earth, two remnants of Frieza's army named Sorbet and Tagoma arrive searching for the Dragon Balls with the aim of reviving Frieza. They succeed, and Frieza subsequently seeks revenge on the Saiyans.
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19. Cloud Atlas
Drama Science Fiction Epic Sci-Fi2012•2h 52min
Germany, United States
Director: Lilly Wachowski
Vibe
Several stories unfolding across different eras—from the 19th century to the distant future—follow people whose actions and their consequences travel through time and echo into what comes next.
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20. Batman: Bad Blood
Science Fiction Action Animation Adventure Superhero Action2016•1h 14min
United States
Director: Jay Oliva
Vibe
When Batman goes missing, it takes the entire Bat "family" - including Batwoman and Batwing - to keep the peace in Gotham and unravel the mystery behind the Dark Knight's disappearance.