What if you are watching a movie that has characters other than people? A movie featuring aliens with weird heads, abnormal eyes, multiple limbs, and other strange attributes always entices the audience with its plot and cinematography. Aliens don’t have to spend much time on screen to be part of the film’s message. They create an impression, even if it’s the anxiety of wondering what it is in ‘Alien’ or the trying-to-make-sense-of-it-all in contact. Literally and figuratively, aliens are out of this world.
We have been making films about creatures from different planets. So, you have got classic green men, standard bulb-headed grey guys, shark-toothed predators, mild ultra-intelligent champs: we have done them all. Whatever their physical structure, aliens are a means of forcing humans to look at themselves. Their needs and bodies show up our strengths and weaknesses. Occasionally it’s our capability to cooperate in a crisis; sometimes, it’s just that we don’t have as many teeth as we could do in a battle situation. Here are some best alien movies ever to land on this planet. So, these movies should always be a good bet whenever you want a glimpse into another world.
Must Watch Alien Movies
1. Dune (2021)
Paul, a bright and talented young man born into a great fortune beyond his understanding, must trek to the most treacherous planet in the universe to secure the future of his family and people. Still, as evil forces conflict over the planet’s provision of the most valued resource, only those who can beat their fear will survive.
Director: Denis Villeneuve
Language: English, Mandarin
Genre: Action, Fantasy, Sci-fi
Main Cast:
- Timothée Chalamet
- Rebecca Ferguson
- Oscar Isaac
- Josh Brolin
IMDb Rating: 8.0
Running Time: 156 minutes
Movie Trailer: Dune Trailer
2. Guardians of the Galaxy (2014)
Peter Quill finds himself in the quarry of ruthless bounty hunters after robbing an orb coveted by Ronan, a strong villain. To evade Ronan, Quill is compelled into an uneasy truce with four hopeless misfits: Raccoon, Groot, Gamora, and Drax. But when he uncovers the orb’s true power and the celestial danger it poses, Quill must rally his ragtag pack to save the universe.
Director: James Gunn
Language: English
Genre: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Sci-fi
Main Cast:
- Chris Pratt
- Zoe Saldaña
- Dave Bautista
- Vin Diesel
IMDb Rating: 8.0
Running Time: 122 minutes
Movie Trailer: Guardians of the Galaxy Trailer
3. Aliens (1986)
After drifting in space for 57 years, Lt. Ripley’s shuttle is located by a deep space salvage crew. Upon reaching LV-426, the marines find only one survivor, a nine-year-old girl named Newt. However, these battle-hardened marines with all the most delinquent weaponry are matchless for the hundreds of aliens that have invaded the territory.
Director: James Cameron
Language: English, Spanish
Genre: Action, Adventure, Sci-fi, Thriller
Main Cast:
- Sigourney Weaver
- Michael Biehn
- Paul Reiser
IMDb Rating: 8.4
Running Time: 137 minutes
Movie Trailer: Aliens Trailer
4. The Thing (1982)
In Antarctica, a group of American scientists is worried at their base camp by a helicopter firing at a sled dog. When they take it in, it attacks humans and canines, and they discover that the creature can assume the shape of its targets. An innovative helicopter pilot and the camp doctor lead the crew in a desperate, gory fight against the vicious animal before it picks them all off.
Director: John Carpenter
Language: English, Norwegian
Genre: Mystery, Horror, Sci-fi
Main Cast:
- Kurt Russell
- Wilford Brimley
- Keith David
IMDb Rating: 8.2
Running Time: 109 minutes
Movie Trailer: The Thing Trailer
5. A Trip to the Moon (1902)
Professor Barbenfouillis and his five colleagues from the Astronomy Academy travel to the Moon aboard a rocket driven by a giant cannon. Once on the lunar surface, the fearless explorers encounter the many perils concealed in the caves of the impenetrable satellite.
Director: Georges Méliès
Language: English, French
Genre: Action, Adventure, Sci-fi, Comedy, Fantasy
Main Cast:
- Georges Méliès
- Bleuette Bernon
- François Lallement
- Henri Delannoy
IMDb Rating: 8.2
Running Time: 13 minutes
Movie Trailer: A Trip to the Moon Trailer
Other Popular Alien Movies
1. Prey (2022)
A professional Comanche soldier protects her tribe from a positively evolved alien predator that stalks humans for sport, fighting against the wilderness, treacherous colonizers, and this creepy creature to keep her people safe.
Director: Dan Trachtenberg
Language: English, North American Indian, French
Genre: Action, Adventure, Sci-fi, Horror, Thriller
Main Cast:
- Amber Midthunder
- Dakota Beavers
- Dane DiLiegro
- Michelle Thrush
IMDb Rating: 7.2
Running Time: 99 minutes
Movie Trailer: Prey Trailer
2. Thor: Love and Thunder (2022)
Thor launches on a trip, a quest for inner harmony, unlike anything he’s ever faced. Yet, his retirement gets interrupted by Gorr, a galactic killer who desires the Gods’ demise. To fight the threat, Thor enrolls the help of King Valkyrie, Korg, and ex-girlfriend Jane, who inexplicably wields his magical hammer, to his surprise.
Director: Taika Waititi
Language: English
Genre: Action, Adventure, Sci-fi, Comedy, Fantasy, Romance
Main Cast:
- Chris Hemsworth
- Christian Bale
- Tessa Thompson
- Jaimie Alexander
IMDb Rating: 6.4
Running Time: 119 minutes
Movie Trailer: Thor: Love & Thunder Trailer
3. Zombies 3 (2022)
Zed expects an athletic scholarship while Addison gears up for Seabrook’s first global cheer-off. Then unexpectedly, extraterrestrial beings reach Seabrook, evoking something other than a friendly contest.
Director: David Light, Joseph Raso
Language: English
Genre: Family, Romance, Sci-fi, Musical
Main Cast:
- Milo Manheim
- Meg Donnelly
- Trevor Tordjman
- Kylee Russell
IMDb Rating: 5.4
Running Time: 90 minutes
Movie Trailer: Zombies 3 Trailer
4. Blasted (2022)
When an alien invasion barges into a bachelor party, two friends reunite as the kick-ass laser-titled duo they once were to resist back.
Director: Martin Sofiedal
Language: Norwegian
Genre: Drama, Horror, Sci-fi
Main Cast:
- Axel Boyum
- Fredrik Skogsrud
- Ingrid Bolsø Berdal
IMDb Rating: 4.8
Running Time: 114 minutes
Movie Trailer: Blasted Trailer
5. Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (2022)
After dropping in Green Hills, Sonic is keen to reveal that he has the powers to be a genuine hero. His test comes when Dr. Robotnik replaces with a new companion, Knuckles, in search of a mysterious emerald that can conquer civilizations. He teams up with his sidekick, Tails, and jointly they embark on a globe-trotting trip to discover the emerald before it sinks into the wrong hands.
Director: Jeff Fowler
Language: English, Russian, French, Hawaiian, Greek, Latin
Genre: Action, Adventure, Sci-fi, Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Main Cast:
- James Marsden
- Jim Carrey
- Ben Schwartz
- Tika Sumpter
- Natasha Rothwell
IMDb Rating: 6.5
Running Time: 122 minutes
Movie Trailer: Sonic the Hedgehog 2 Trailer
6. Nope (2022)
Two siblings drive a horse ranch in California to uncover something extraordinary and threatening in the skies above while the adjoining theme park owner endeavors to benefit from the mysterious, otherworldly sensation.
Director: Jordan Peele
Language: English, Spanish
Genre: Horror, Mystery, Sci-fi
Main Cast:
- Daniel Kaluuya
- Keke Palmer
- Steven Yeun
IMDb Rating: 6.9
Running Time: 130 minutes
Movie Trailer: Nope Trailer
7. Signs (2022)
Everything farmer Graham supposed about the world changes when he uncovers a note, an elaborate pattern of circles and lines engraved into his crops. As he explores the unfolding mystery, what he discovers will forever vary the lives of his brother and kid.
Director: M. Night Shyamalan
Language: English, Portuguese
Genre: Drama, Mystery, Sci-fi
Main Cast:
- Mel Gibson
- Joaquin Phoenix
- Rory Culkin
- Abigail Breslin
IMDb Rating: 6.8
Running Time: 106 minutes
Movie Trailer: Signs Trailer
8. Zack Snyder’s Justice League (2021)
Bruce Wayne, fueled by his restored belief in humanity and inspired by Superman’s selfless act, enrolls newfound ally Diana Prince to encounter an even more significant threat. Jointly, Batman and Wonder Woman work quickly to recruit a crew to stand against this newly awakened opponent. But, despite the formation of an exceptional league of heroes, Aquaman, Cyborg, Batman, Wonder Woman, and Flash, it may be too late to protect the planet from an attack of catastrophic proportions.
Director: Zack Snyder
Language: English, Icelandic, French
Genre: Action, Fantasy, Sci-fi, Adventure
Main Cast:
- Ben Affleck
- Henry Cavill
- Amy Adams
- Gal Gadot
IMDb Rating: 8.0
Running Time: 242 minutes
Movie Trailer: Zack Snyder’s Justice League Trailer
9. Eternals (2021)
The Eternals, an ethnicity of immortal beings with superhuman capabilities who have discreetly lived on Earth for thousands of years, reunite to fight the sinful Deviants.
Director: Chloé Zhao
Language: English
Genre: Action, Fantasy, Sci-fi, Adventure
Main Cast:
- Gemma Chan
- Richard Madden
- Kumail Nanjiani
- Lia McHugh
IMDb Rating: 6.3
Running Time: 156 minutes
Movie Trailer: Eternals Trailer
10. The Suicide Squad (2021)
The state sends the world’s most dangerous villains, King Shark, Harley Quinn, Bloodsport, Peacemaker, and others, to the tiny, enemy-infused island of Corto Maltese. Armed with high-tech weapons, they travel through the treacherous jungle on a search-and-destroy task, with only Col. Rick Flag on the bottom to lead them.
Director: James Gunn
Language: English
Genre: Drama, Sci-fi, Action, Adventure
Main Cast:
- Margot Robbie
- Idris Elba
- John Cena
- Joel Kinnaman
IMDb Rating: 7.2
Running Time: 132 minutes
Movie Trailer: The Suicide Squad Trailer
11. Venom: Let there be carnage (2021)
Eddie is laboring to exist with the shape-shifting extraterrestrial Venom. But, when deranged serial killer Cletus also evolves host to an alien symbiote, Brock and Venom must put aside their distinctions to prevent his reign of terror.
Director: Andy Serkis
Language: English
Genre: Action, Adventure, Sci-fi, Thriller
Main Cast:
- Tom Hardy
- Michelle Williams
- Naomie Harris
- Reid Scott
IMDb Rating: 5.9
Running Time: 97 minutes
Movie Trailer: Venom: Let there be carnage Trailer
12. Proximity (2020)
Extraterrestrials abduct a young scientist, but when no one accepts his story, he becomes obsessed with discovering proof.
Director: Eric Demeusy
Language: English
Genre: Comedy, Adventure, Sci-fi
Main Cast:
- Ryan Masson
- Highdee Kuan
- Christian Prentice
IMDb Rating: 4.8
Running Time: 119 minutes
Movie Trailer: Proximity Trailer
13. Skylines (2020)
When a virus endangers friendly alien hybrids against humans, Captain Corley and her group of soldiers set out on a task to an extraterrestrial world to protect what’s left of humankind.
Director: Liam O’Donnell
Language: English
Genre: Action, Adventure, Sci-fi
Main Cast:
- Lindsey Morgan
- Jonathan Howard
- Daniel Bernhardt
- Rhona Mitra
IMDb Rating: 4.7
Running Time: 110 minutes
Movie Trailer: Skylines Trailer
14. Avengers: Endgame (2019)
Space air drifting with no water or food, Tony Stark transmits a message to Pepper Potts as his oxygen supply dwindles. Meanwhile, the remaining Avengers, Black Widow, Captain America, Thor, and Bruce, must figure out a route to bring back their conquered allies for an epic showdown with Thanos, the sinful demigod who destroyed the planet and the universe.
Director: Anthony Russo, Joe Russo
Language: English, Japanese, German
Genre: Drama, Action, Sci-fi, Adventure
Main Cast:
- Robert Downey Jr.
- Chris Evans
- Mark Ruffalo
- Chris Hemsworth
IMDb Rating: 8.4
Running Time: 181 minutes
Movie Trailer: Avengers: Endgame Trailer
15. The Vast of Night (2019)
In New Mexico, two youngsters search for the origin of a creepy frequency that has fallen on their village; they soon discover more than they had relied on.
Director: Andrew Patterson
Language: English
Genre: Drama, Mystery, Sci-fi
Main Cast:
- Sierra McCormick
- Jake Horowitz
IMDb Rating: 6.7
Running Time: 89 minutes
Movie Trailer: The Vast of Night Trailer
16. Ad Astra (2019)
Thirty years ago, Clifford led a trip into deep space, but no one ever heard the ship and crew from again. Now his son, a courageous astronaut, must embark on a bold mission to Neptune to discover the truth about his missing dad and a dreadful power surge threatening the universe’s stability.
Director: James Gray
Language: English
Genre: Drama, Action, Sci-fi, Adventure, Mystery
Main Cast:
- Brad Pitt
- Tommy Lee Jones
- Ruth Negga
- Liv Tyler
IMDb Rating: 6.5
Running Time: 124 minutes
Movie Trailer: Ad Astra Trailer
17. Shaun the Sheep: Farmageddon (2019)
Shaun, the Sheep, makes a new friend when an alien maintaining strange powers crashland near Mossy Farm. Jointly they must run from a treacherous organization that wants to grab the intergalactic visitor.
Director: Richard Phelan, Will Becher
Language: English (no dialogue)
Genre: Animation, Adventure, Sci-fi, Comedy
Main Cast:
- Justin Fletcher
- John Sparkes
- Amalia Vitale
IMDb Rating: 6.8
Running Time: 87 minutes
Movie Trailer: Shaun the Sheep: Farmageddon Trailer
18. Brightburn (2019)
After a challenging struggle with fertility, Tori Breyer’s motherhood goals come true with the arrival of a mysterious newborn boy. Brandon seems to be everything Tori and her hubby Kyle ever wanted: bright, skillful, and curious about the world. But as he nears puberty, a mighty dark manifests within him, and Tori evolves, destroyed by horrible doubts about her son.
Director: David Yarovesky
Language: English
Genre: Drama, Horror, Sci-fi, Mystery
Main Cast:
- Elizabeth Banks
- David Denman
- Jackson A. Dunn
IMDb Rating: 6.1
Running Time: 90 minutes
Movie Trailer: Brightburn Trailer
19. Godzilla: King of the Monsters (2019)
Monarch’s partners of the crypto-zoological agency face off against a battery of god-sized demons, including the mighty Godzilla, who hits with Rodan, Mothra, and Ghidorah. When these antique super-species are thought to be sheer myths-rise again, they all vie for dominance, leaving humanity’s existence in harmony.
Director: Michael Dougherty
Language: English
Genre: Action, Adventure, Sci-fi, Fantasy
Main Cast:
- Kyle Chandler
- Vera Farmiga
- Millie Bobby Brown
- Bradley Whitford
IMDb Rating: 6.0
Running Time: 132 minutes
Movie Trailer: Godzilla: King of the Monsters Trailer
20. Shanghai Fortress (2019)
In 2035, an elite squad of soldiers must battle dark extraterrestrial forces attempting to steal Earth’s energy treasures.
Director: Teng Huatao
Language: Mandarin, English
Genre: Action, Sci-fi
Main Cast:
- Lu Han
- Shu Qi
IMDb Rating: 4.4
Running Time: 107 minutes
Movie Trailer: Shanghai Fortress Trailer
21. Rim of the World (2019)
Summer camp barely started when aliens unexpectedly overran the planet. In a campground swarming with people, four misfit teens are suddenly entrusted with a key that maintains the mystery to stop the invasion.
Director: McG
Language: English, Chinese
Genre: Action, Adventure, Sci-fi, Comedy
Main Cast:
- Jack Gore
- Miya Cech
- Benjamin Flores Jr.
IMDb Rating: 5.2
Running Time: 98 minutes
Movie Trailer: Rim of the World Trailer
22. Men in Black: International (2019)
The Men in Black have developed to shield the globe but so have the universe’s villains. So, to keep everyone secure, Agent H and Rookie join forces in an unlikely pairing that might work. When aliens that can take the formation of any human come to Earth, H and M embark on a globe-trotting experience to save the agent and, eventually, the world from their naughty plans.
Director: F. Gary Gray
Language: English
Genre: Action, Adventure, Sci-fi, Comedy
Main Cast:
- Chris Hemsworth
- Tessa Thompson
- Rebecca Ferguson
- Kumail Nanjiani
IMDb Rating: 5.6
Running Time: 115 minutes
Movie Trailer: Men in Black: International Trailer
23. X-Men: Dark Phoenix (2019)
The X-Men meet their most challenging and powerful enemy when one of their own, Jean Grey, begins to spiral out of control. During a recovery mission in outer space, she is almost killed when a mysterious cosmic force hits her. Once Jean returns home, this force not only causes her to become infinitely more powerful but far more dangerous.
Director: Simon Kinberg
Language: English, French
Genre: Action, Adventure, Sci-fi
Main Cast:
- James McAvoy
- Michael Fassbender
- Jennifer Lawrence
- Nicholas Hoult
IMDb Rating: 5.7
Running Time: 114 minutes
Movie Trailer: X-Men: Dark Phoenix Trailer
24. Avengers: Infinity War (2018)
Thor, Hulk, Iron Man, and the rest of the Avengers team battle their most powerful enemy, the sinful Thanos. On an assignment to collect all six Infinity Stones, Thanos intends to use the artifacts to inflict his crooked will on reality. As a result, the planet’s destiny and existence have never been more skeptical, as everything the Avengers have battled for has led up to this moment.
Director: Anthony Russo, Joe Russo
Language: English
Genre: Drama, Action, Sci-fi
Main Cast:
- Robert Downey Jr.
- Chris Evans
- Mark Ruffalo
- Chris Hemsworth
IMDb Rating: 8.4
Running Time: 149 minutes
Movie Trailer: Avengers: Infinity War Trailer
25. Extinction (2018)
A man’s life begins to suffer when he has frequent nightmares about a dangerous and unknown force. He must soon find the stability to save his wife and two kids when extraterrestrials launch a devastating invasion on the planet.
Director: Ben Young
Language: English
Genre: Action, Drama, Sci-fi, Thriller
Main Cast:
- Michael Peña
- Lizzy Caplan
- Mike Colter
IMDb Rating: 5.8
Running Time: 95 minutes
Movie Trailer: Extinction Trailer
26. Venom (2018)
Journalist Eddie is attempting to take down Carlton, the brilliant and notorious founder of the Life Foundation. But, while exploring one of Drake’s investigations, Eddie’s body connects with the alien Venom endowing him with superhuman power and strength. Venom tries to maintain its unique and challenging capabilities; Eddie finds it so intoxicating, dark, twisted, and fueled by outrage.
Director: Ruben Fleischer
Language: English, Mandarin, Malay
Genre: Action, Adventure, Sci-fi
Main Cast:
- Tom Hardy
- Michelle Williams
- Riz Ahmed
- Scott Haze
IMDb Rating: 6.6
Running Time: 112 minutes
Movie Trailer: Venom Trailer
27. Annihilation (2018)
Lena, a biologist cum retired soldier, joins a task to discover what occurred to her husband inside Area X. This wicked and bizarre phenomenon is developing across the American coastline. Once inside, the trek uncovers a world of mutated terrains and creatures threatening and their senses as treacherous as it is lovely.
Director: Alex Garland
Language: English
Genre: Horror, Adventure, Sci-fi, Thriller, Drama, Mystery
Main Cast:
- Natalie Portman
- Jennifer Jason Leigh
- Gina Rodriguez
- Tessa Thompson
IMDb Rating: 6.8
Running Time: 115 minutes
Movie Trailer: Annihilation Trailer
28. A Quiet Place (2018)
A family lives in silence to evade mysterious beasts that hunt by sound. But, knowing that even the tiniest whisper or footstep can bring demise, Evelyn and Lee are committed to protecting their children while desperately exploring a way to fight back.
Director: John Krasinski
Language: English
Genre: Drama, Horror, Sci-fi
Main Cast:
- Emily Blunt
- John Krasinski
IMDb Rating: 7.5
Running Time: 90 minutes
Movie Trailer: A Quiet Place Trailer
29. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017)
A powerful alien race employs Peter and his fellow Guardians, the Sovereign, to rescue their beloved batteries from invaders; But that Rocket has stolen the items they protect. The Sovereign dispatch their armada to search for vengeance. When the Guardians try to flee, the mystery of Peter’s parentage is displayed.
Director: James Gunn
Language: English
Genre: Action, Adventure, Sci-fi, Comedy
Main Cast:
- Chris Pratt
- Zoe Saldaña
- Dave Bautista
- Vin Diesel
IMDb Rating: 7.6
Running Time: 137 minutes
Movie Trailer: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 Trailer
30. Beyond Skyline (2017)
Detective Mark Corley storms his path onto an alien spaceship to save his estranged son. But, when the ship hits South Asia, he allies with a crew of survivors to take back the planet.
Director: Liam O’Donnell
Language: English, Indonesian
Genre: Adventure, Action, Sci-fi
Main Cast:
- Frank Grillo
- Bojana Novakovic
- Jonny Weston
- Callan Mulvey
IMDb Rating: 5.3
Running Time: 105 minutes
Movie Trailer: Beyond skyline Trailer
31. Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets (2017)
In the 28th century, operatives Valerian and Laureline worked jointly to keep order throughout the human territories. Then, under assignment from the minister of defense, the team ventures on a mission to Alpha, an ever-expanding metropolis where various species converge to share knowledge and culture.
Director: Luc Besson
Language: English, French, Hindi
Genre: Action, Adventure, Sci-fi, Fantasy
Main Cast:
- Dane DeHaan
- Cara Delevingne
- Clive Owen
- Rihanna
IMDb Rating: 6.4
Running Time: 137 minutes
Movie Trailer: Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets Trailer
32. Alien: Covenant (2017)
Tied for a remote planet on the far galaxy side, the colony ship Covenant associates uncover what they consider an uncharted paradise. While there, they encounter David, the synthetic survivor of the condemned Prometheus expedition. The bizarre world soon turns opaque and dangerous when a vicious alien life-form forces the team into a deadly fight for survival.
Director: Ridley Scott
Language: English, German
Genre: Horror, Thriller, Sci-fi
Main Cast:
- Michael Fassbender
- Katherine Waterston
- Billy Crudup
- Danny McBride
IMDb Rating: 6.4
Running Time: 122 minutes
Movie Trailer: Alien: Covenant Trailer
33. Life (2017)
Three astronauts aboard the International Space Station are cutting the advantage of one of the most significant findings in human history: the first proof of extraterrestrial life on Mars. As crew members conduct their investigation, the rapidly evolving life-form is far more thoughtful and horrifying than anyone could have imagined.
Director: Daniel Espinosa
Language: English
Genre: Horror, Thriller, Sci-fi
Main Cast:
- Jake Gyllenhaal
- Ryan Reynolds
- Rebecca Ferguson
IMDb Rating: 6.6
Running Time: 104 minutes
Movie Trailer: Life Trailer
34. Arrival (2016)
Linguistics lecturer Louise leads an elite crew of investigators when magnanimous spaceships touch down in 12 locations globally. As nations teeter on the cusp of global war, Banks and her team must race against time to find a course to communicate with extraterrestrial travelers. Hoping to crack the mystery, she takes a chance that could endanger her life and, quite possibly, humanity.
Director: Denis Villeneuve
Language: English, Mandarin, Russian
Genre: Drama, Mystery, Sci-fi
Main Cast:
- Amy Adams
- Jeremy Renner
- Forest Whitaker
- Michael Stuhlbarg
IMDb Rating: 7.9
Running Time: 116 minutes
Movie Trailer: Arrival Trailer
35. Independence Day: Resurgence (2016)
As July nears, satellite engineer David examines a 3,000-mile-wide mothership approaching Earth. Fortunately, 20 years earlier, nations worldwide began to use retrieved extraterrestrial technology to develop an enormous defense program. When the alien invaders strike with unusual force, the U.S. president, groups of scientists, and fearless fighter pilots jump into action to protect the planet from an invincible enemy.
Director: Roland Emmerich
Language: English, Mandarin
Genre: Action, Adventure, Sci-fi
Main Cast:
- Liam Hemsworth
- Jeff Goldblum
- Bill Pullman
- Maika Monroe
IMDb Rating: 5.2
Running Time: 120 minutes
Movie Trailer: Independence Day Trailer
36. Max Steel (2016)
Max McGrath discovers that his body can generate powerful energy in the universe. Steel is a humorous, rebellious, techno-organic extraterrestrial who likes to utilize Max’s talents. When the two encounter, they connect to become Max, a superhero with unpaired strength on Earth.
Director: Stewart Hendler
Language: English
Genre: Action, Fantasy, Sci-fi, Adventure
Main Cast:
- Ben Winchell
- Maria Bello
- Ana Villafañe
- Josh Brener
IMDb Rating: 4.6
Running Time: 92 minutes
Movie Trailer: Max Steel Trailer
37. The 5th Wave (2016)
Humanity stands on the brink of death as a sequence of alien attacks decimates the planet, generating earthquakes, tsunamis, and fatal diseases. Isolated from her family, Cassie will do whatever it takes to reunite with her brother. However, fate leads her to ally with Evan, a weird young man who may be her final hope.
Director: J Blakeson
Language: English
Genre: Action, Adventure, Sci-fi
Main Cast:
- Chloë Grace Moretz
- Nick Robinson
- Ron Livingston
- Maggie Siff
IMDb Rating: 5.2
Running Time: 112 minutes
Movie Trailer: The 5th Wave Trailer
38.10 Cloverfield Lane (2016)
After surviving a car accident, Michelle awakens and realizes she is in an underground bunker with two men. Howard informs her that a massive chemical attack has caused the air to become unbreathable, and their only hope of survival is to stay inside. Despite the ease of home, Howard’s controlling and threatening nature makes Michelle want to flee. But, after taking matters into her own hands, the young lady finally uncovers the facts about the outside world.
Director: Dan Trachtenberg
Language: English
Genre: Horror, Drama, Sci-fi, Thriller, Mystery
Main Cast:
- Mary Elizabeth Winstead
- John Goodman
- John Gallagher Jr.
IMDb Rating: 7.2
Running Time: 104 minutes
Movie Trailer: 10 Cloverfield lane Trailer
39. Pixels (2015)
When aliens intercept tape feeds of traditional arcade games and misinterpret them as a war declaration, they attack Earth, utilizing the games as models. Understanding that he must employ an equivalent strategy, President Will Cooper recruits his childhood friend, former video game champion, and home-theater installer, Sam.
Sam guides a crew of old-school arcade participants and a military specialist in all-out fighting to save the planet.
Director: Chris Columbus
Language: English, Hindi, Japanese
Genre: Comedy, Adventure, Sci-fi, Action
Main Cast:
- Adam Sandler
- Kevin James
- Michelle Monaghan
- Peter Dinklage
IMDb Rating: 5.6
Running Time: 106 minutes
Movie Trailer: Pixels Trailer
40. Transformers: Age of Extinction (2014)
After an epic fight, a remarkable city lies in ruins, but the Earth is rescued. But, as humankind begins to pick up the details, a shadowy group appears to try to take control of the account. Meanwhile, an old and effective new menace sets its views on Earth.
Director: Michael Bay
Language: English
Genre: Action, Adventure, Sci-fi
Main Cast:
- Mark Wahlberg
- Stanley Tucci
IMDb Rating: 5.6
Running Time: 165 minutes
Movie Trailer: Transformers: Age of Extinction Trailer
41. Edge of Tomorrow (2014)
When Earth descends under attack from indestructible aliens, no military unit can beat them. So, Maj. William Cage, an officer who has never seen war, is appointed to a suicide mission. Killed within beats, Cage finds himself thrown into a time loop, repeatedly reliving the same severe fight and his demise. Yet, Cage’s fighting talents get better with each act, bringing him and a companion closer to conquering the aliens.
Director: Doug Liman
Language: English
Genre: Action, Adventure, Sci-fi
Main Cast:
- Tom Cruise
- Emily Blunt
- Bill Paxton
- Brendan Gleeson
IMDb Rating: 7.9
Running Time: 113 minutes
Movie Trailer: Edge of Tomorrow Trailer
42. Oblivion (2013)
Jack Harper operates as a safety repairman on an uninhabited Earth which is shattered after a war with aliens and has to be cleared. He has two weeks left before his task ends, and he hooks his fellow survivors on a remote colony. However, Jack’s vision of reality comes crashing after rescuing a lovely stranger from a downed spacecraft. The lady’s arrival begins a chain of events culminating in Jack’s nearly single-handed battle to save humankind.
Director: Joseph Kosinski
Language: English
Genre: Action, Adventure, Sci-fi
Main Cast:
- Tom Cruise
- Morgan Freeman
- Olga Kurylenko
- Andrea Riseborough
- Nikolaj Coster-Waldau
IMDb Rating: 7.0
Running Time: 124 minutes
Movie Trailer: Oblivion Trailer
43. Pacific Rim (2013)
Long ago, companies of hideous creatures called Kaiju derived from the sea, conveying with them all-consuming war. Then, humanity designed giant robots called Jaegers to be driven by two humans sealed together in a neural bridge. Yet, even the Jaegers are not sufficient to beat the Kaiju, and society is on the verge of defeat. Humanity’s last hope now lies with a washed-up ex-pilot, an untested apprentice, and an old, outdated Jaeger.
Director: Guillermo del Toro
Language: English, Japanese, Cantonese, Mandarin
Genre: Action, Adventure, Sci-fi
Main Cast:
- Charlie Hunnam
- Idris Elba
- Rinko Kikuchi
- Charlie Day
IMDb Rating: 6.9
Running Time: 132 minutes
Movie Trailer: Pacific Rim Trailer
44. Riddick (2013)
Departed for dead on a sun-scorched planet, fugitive Riddick fights for survival against alien predators more deadly than any human he has yet experienced. His only longing for a getaway is to activate an emergency beacon, which brings a different issue: mercenaries. The first ship holds an incredibly violent and lethal group; a man directs the second from Riddick’s past.
Director: David Twohy
Language: English
Genre: Action, Adventure, Sci-fi
Main Cast:
- Vin Diesel
- Jordi Mollà
- Matthew Nable
- Katee Sackhoff
IMDb Rating: 6.4
Running Time: 119 minutes
Movie Trailer: Riddick Trailer
45. Under the Skin (2013)
A secretive young woman attracts lonely men in the dark hours in Scotland. Yet, events lead her to begin a strategy of self-discovery. An alien entity occupies the earthly form of a young lady who searches the roads and streets of Scotland in pursuit of the human prey she came to plunder.
Director: Jonathan Glazer
Language: English
Genre: Drama, Horror, Sci-fi
Main Cast:
- Scarlett Johansson
- Jeremy McWilliams
- Lynsey Taylor Mackay
IMDb Rating: 6.3
Running Time: 108 minutes
Movie Trailer: Under the skin Trailer
46. The Host (2013)
Earth has been occupied by the Souls, an alien race that swabs out human minds and memories and twists their bodies into hosts for interstellar tourists. Most of humanity has been destroyed, but some, like Melanie and her family, have endured and are hiding. Melanie is caught by a Seeker and has a Spirit named Wanderer embedded in her body, but she declines to relinquish control.
Director: Andrew Niccol
Language: English
Genre: Action, Adventure, Sci-fi, Romance, Thriller
Main Cast:
- Saoirse Ronan
- Max Irons
- Jake Abel
- Frances Fisher
IMDb Rating: 5.8
Running Time: 125 minutes
Movie Trailer: The Host Trailer
47. The World’s End (2013)
Gary King is an innocent 40-year-old who’s parting to take another stab at an epic pub crawl he had endeavored 20 years earlier. So, he pulls his unwilling friends back to their hometown and puts out for an evening of heavy drinking as they drive toward their leading destination, the fabled World’s End pub. Gary and his buddies endeavor to reconcile the past and present. Yet, the real effort is for the future when their journey becomes a battle for humankind.
Director: Edgar Wright
Language: English
Genre: Action, Comedy, Sci-fi
Main Cast:
- Simon Pegg
- Nick Frost
- Paddy Considine
- Martin Freeman
IMDb Rating: 6.9
Running Time: 109 minutes
Movie Trailer: The World’s End Trailer
48. Prometheus (2012)
The discovery of an indication of humanity’s roots on Earth guides a team of explorers to the shadiest parts of the universe. Two bright young scientists lead the voyage. Shaw hopes they will meet a race of compassionate, godlike beings who will somehow demonstrate her religious beliefs, while Holloway is out to discredit any spiritual notions. However, neither the scientists nor shipmates are designed for the incredible terrors that await them.
Director: Ridley Scott
Language: English, Gaelic
Genre: Mystery, Adventure, Sci-fi
Main Cast:
- Noomi Rapace
- Michael Fassbender
- Guy Pearce
- Idris Elba
IMDb Rating: 7.0
Running Time: 124 minutes
Movie Trailer: Prometheus Trailer
49. Battleship (2012)
Lt. Alex is a weapons official aboard the destroyer USS John Paul, while his older brother, Stone, is the commanding authority of the USS Sampson. Unrevealed to the brothers or the U.S. Navy, alien invaders have reached Earth with methods to rob Earth’s resources. When a fight with the invaders strikes out the Navy’s radar capacity, American and Japanese forces must work jointly to find a way to protect the planet.
Director: Peter Berg
Language: English, Japanese
Genre: Adventure, Action, Sci-fi, Thriller
Main Cast:
- Taylor Kitsch
- Alexander Skarsgård
- Rihanna
- Brooklyn Decker
IMDb Rating: 5.8
Running Time: 131 minutes
Movie Trailer: Battleship Trailer
50. Super 8 (2011)
In 1979 Ohio, several youngsters were making a zombie film with a Super-8 camera. While filming, the companions witness a terrifying train derailment and are fortunate to flee with their lives. However, they soon realize that the catastrophe was no misfortune, as a sequence of unexplained occasions and disappearances soon pursued. Finally, deputy Jackson, the father of one of the children, explores the horrifying truth behind the collision.
Director: J. J. Abrams
Language: English
Genre: Action, Mystery, Sci-fi, Thriller
Main Cast:
- Joel Courtney
- Elle Fanning
- Kyle Chandler
- Gabriel Basso
IMDb Rating: 7.0
Running Time: 112 minutes
Movie Trailer: Super 8 Trailer
