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Movies with alien vibe

Predator: Badlands

1. Predator: Badlands

Action Science Fiction Adventure Epic Action Alien Contact Sci-Fi
7.3
20251h 47min

Overview

Cast out from his clan, a young Predator finds an unlikely ally in a damaged android and embarks on a treacherous journey in search of the ultimate adversary.

Themes

Survival under pressure, Clan hierarchy vs autonomy, Belonging and exile, Corporate interference and control, Trust in imperfect allies, Adaptation through improvisation

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Amazon Video
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Justice League: Warworld

2. Justice League: Warworld

Animation Action Science Fiction Adventure Superhero Action
5.3
20231h 30min

Overview

Until now, the Justice League has been a loose association of superpowered individuals. But when they are swept away to Warworld, a place of unending brutal gladiatorial combat, Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman and the others must somehow unite to form an unbeatable resistance able to lead an entire planet to freedom.

Themes

Leadership under crisis, Illusion vs reality, Unity as power under attack, Collective resistance under coercion, Deception and containment, Violence as psychological currency

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
HBO Max
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Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania

3. Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania

Action Adventure Science Fiction Superhero Action Exploration Adventure
6.0
20232h 5min

Overview

Super-Hero partners Scott Lang and Hope van Dyne, along with with Hope's parents Janet van Dyne and Hank Pym, and Scott's daughter Cassie Lang, find themselves exploring the Quantum Realm, interacting with strange new creatures and embarking on an adventure that will push them beyond the limits of what they thought possible.

Themes

Power core control, Family under pressure, Alternate dimension governance, Sequel expectations, Aftercreditsstinger hints, Rebellion under tyranny

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Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Chaos Walking

4. Chaos Walking

Fantasy Science Fiction Adventure Dystopian Sci-Fi Exploration Adventure
5.7
20211h 49min

Overview

Two unlikely companions embark on a perilous adventure through the badlands of an unexplored planet as they try to escape a dangerous and disorienting reality, where all inner thoughts are seen and heard by everyone.

Themes

Trust under pressure, Isolation and belonging, Deception and loyalty, Gendered violence legacy, Thought surveillance, Frontier colonization

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
fuboTV
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The Dark Tower

5. The Dark Tower

Fantasy Action Science Fiction Epic Fantasy Epic Action
5.6
20171h 35min

Overview

A boy haunted by visions of a parallel world aids its disillusioned guardian in preventing the destruction of the nexus of universes known as the Dark Tower.

Themes

Trauma and resilience, Mind control dangers, Portal complications, Another world exposure, Exploitation of psychic children, Parallel world pressures

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Parallels

6. Parallels

Science Fiction Simulation & Reality-Shift Sci-Fi
6.0
20151h 23min

Overview

An underground MMA fighter must confront his sister and his past in an adventure through parallel universes

Themes

World hopping consequences, Family loyalty versus survival, Power through unknown technology, Trust under manipulation, Identity shifts across timelines, Moral ambiguity of leadership

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
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The Signal

7. The Signal

Thriller Science Fiction Alien Contact Sci-Fi Mind Game Thriller
6.0
20141h 37min

Overview

On a road trip, Nic and two friends are drawn to an isolated area by a computer genius. When everything suddenly goes dark, Nic regains consciousness – only to find himself in a waking nightmare.

Themes

Privacy vs intrusion, Body augmentation ethics, Trust under manipulation, Human vs alien technology

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Amazon Video
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Overview

A team of explorers discover a clue to the origins of mankind on Earth, leading them on a journey to the darkest corners of the universe. There, they must fight a terrifying battle to save the future of the human race.

Themes

Survival under pressure, Origins of life, Artificial life and consequences, Corporate ambition vs ethics, Hubris and creation, Unknown threats in space

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
HBO Max
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Godzilla vs. SpaceGodzilla

9. Godzilla vs. SpaceGodzilla

Action Adventure Science Fiction Alien Invasion Sci-Fi Epic Action
5.8
19941h 48min

Overview

A mysterious extraterrestrial being resembling Godzilla rapidly approaches Earth. The monster, dubbed SpaceGodzilla, lands to challenge the King of the Monsters.

Themes

Alliance under pressure, Crystal fortress siege, Military tech escalation, Psychic manipulation vs autonomy, External threat containment, Urban invasion and defense

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Overview

An interstellar teleportation device, found in Egypt, leads to a planet with humans resembling ancient Egyptians who worship the god Ra.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Alien possession through bodies, Myth worship through technology, Colonial intrusion through rebellion, Translation as cultural bridge, Mineral power through weaponry

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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