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Epic Sci-Fi movies

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

Promare

1. Promare

Animation Action Science Fiction Anime Epic Action
7.0
20191h 51min

Overview

Galo and the Burning Rescue Fire Department face off against BURNISH, a group of mutants who are able to control and wield flames, and the fire disaster they have unleashed on Earth.

Themes

Ethics of experimentation, Power and accountability, Public manipulation of disaster, Oppression via discrimination, Collective resilience under crisis, Safety vs civil liberties

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
HBO Max
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Avengers: Endgame

2. Avengers: Endgame

Adventure Science Fiction Action Superhero Action Epic Sci-Fi
8.4
20193h 1min

Overview

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

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Reign of the Supermen

3. Reign of the Supermen

Science Fiction Animation Action Adventure Fantasy
6.8
20191h 27min

Overview

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?

Themes

Investigation under pressure, Deception and impersonation, Leadership legitimacy, Power through technology, Legacy vs replacement, Public trust and fear

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Godzilla: The Planet Eater

4. Godzilla: The Planet Eater

Animation Science Fiction Action Adventure Anime
5.1
20181h 31min

Overview

With no means for defeating Godzilla Earth, mankind watches as King Ghidorah, clad in a golden light, descends on the planet. The heavens and earth shake once again as the war moves to a higher dimension.

Themes

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Available on

Netflix
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Kin

5. Kin

Science Fiction Action Adventure Thriller Epic Sci-Fi
5.8
20181h 42min

Overview

A young boy finds a powerful otherworldly weapon, which he uses to save his older adoptive brother from a crew of thugs. Before long, the two of them are also pursued by federal agents and mysterious mercenaries aiming to reclaim their asset.

Themes

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Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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The Death of Superman

6. The Death of Superman

Science Fiction Animation Action Drama Fantasy
7.4
20181h 21min

Overview

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.

Themes

Duty under threat, Trust in guardians, Heroic sacrifice, Glory vs responsibility, Public safety under crisis, Technology in crisis

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Suicide Squad: Hell to Pay

7. Suicide Squad: Hell to Pay

Science Fiction Action Animation Fantasy Superhero Action
7.0
20181h 26min

Overview

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.

Themes

Betrayal under pressure, Loyalty versus ambition, Nanite bomb control, Race for relic, Relic temptation risk, Alliance fragility under stress

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Pacific Rim: Uprising

8. Pacific Rim: Uprising

Action Fantasy Science Fiction Adventure Epic Action
5.6
20181h 51min

Overview

It has been ten years since The Battle of the Breach and the oceans are still, but restless. Vindicated by the victory at the Breach, the Jaeger program has evolved into the most powerful global defense force in human history. The PPDC now calls upon the best and brightest to rise up and become the next generation of heroes when the Kaiju threat returns.

Themes

Technological arms race, Drone program ethics, Leadership under loss, Duty vs independence, Youth in warfare, Mind control threat

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Black Panther

9. Black Panther

Action Adventure Science Fiction Superhero Action Adventure Epic
7.3
20182h 15min

Overview

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.

Themes

Isolation vs engagement, Technological exceptionalism, Internal factionalism, Leadership legitimacy crisis, Outreach responsibility, Weaponization of technology

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Justice League

10. Justice League

Action Adventure Science Fiction Superhero Action Adventure Epic
6.0
20172h

Overview

Fuelled by his restored faith in humanity and inspired by Superman's selfless act, Bruce Wayne and Diana Prince assemble a team of metahumans consisting of Barry Allen, Arthur Curry and Victor Stone to face the catastrophic threat of Steppenwolf and the Parademons who are on the hunt for three Mother Boxes on Earth.

Themes

Collective action under threat, Coalition across factions, Resurrection and memory fragmentation, Hope through teamwork, Power source management, Duty and alliance tensions

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
HBO Max
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