Shows like Severance and Dark have got me watching more sci-fi as of late. While Disney+ may not have a huge catalogue to choose from, there are movies and TV shows I’ve added to my watchlist (one of these days I will get round to watching X-Files). I’ve gathered all the sci-fi movies and shows that have a score of 6.5 or more on IMDb to see what else I should be adding to my watchlist. Let me know in the comments your favourites!
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| Title | Rating |
|---|---|
| Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back (Episode V) | 8.7 |
| The X-Files | 8.6 |
| Star Wars: A New Hope (Episode IV) | 8.6 |
| Alien | 8.5 |
| Aliens | 8.4 |
| WALL-E | 8.4 |
| Planet of the Apes (1968) | 8 |
| The Martian | 8 |
| Avatar | 7.9 |
| Rogue One: A Star Wars Story | 7.8 |
| The Day The Earth Stood Still (1951) | 7.7 |
| Dawn of the Planet of the Apes | 7.6 |
| War for the Planet of the Apes | 7.4 |
| Alita: Battle Angel | 7.3 |
| Free Guy | 7.1 |
| Independence Day | 7 |
| Star Wars: The Last Jedi (Episode VIII) | 6.9 |
| Tron: Legacy | 6.8 |
| The Maze Runner | 6.8 |
| Tron (1982) | 6.8 |
| Maze Runner: The Death Cure | 6.7 |
| Star Wars: Attack of the Clones (Episode II) | 6.6 |
| Idiocracy | 6.6 |
| Terminator: Dark Fate | 6.5 |
| Journey to the Center of the Earth (2008) | 6.5 |
| The Day After Tomorrow | 6.5 |
Space Operas & Galactic Warfare
Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back (1980) – IMDb 8.7 · Sci-Fi/Adventure
For fans of: Dune, Battlestar Galactica, Guardians of the Galaxy
Luke trains with Yoda while the Rebel Alliance suffers devastating setbacks in this acclaimed sequel starring Mark Hamill and Harrison Ford.
Star Wars: A New Hope (1977) – IMDb 8.6 · Sci-Fi/Adventure
For fans of: Flash Gordon, Star Trek, The Fifth Element
A farm boy joins a rebellion against the Empire in George Lucas’s original space opera, winner of six Academy Awards.
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016) – IMDb 7.8 · Sci-Fi/War
For fans of: Andor, Edge of Tomorrow, The Dirty Dozen
A team of rebels risks everything to steal the Death Star plans in this gritty prequel starring Felicity Jones and Diego Luna.
Star Wars: The Last Jedi (2017) – IMDb 6.9 · Sci-Fi/Drama
For fans of: Interstellar, The Matrix Reloaded, The Man Who Fell to Earth
Rey seeks guidance from a reluctant Luke Skywalker as the Resistance faces annihilation in this divisive entry.
Star Wars: Attack of the Clones (2002) – IMDb 6.6 · Sci-Fi/Political
For fans of: Jupiter Ascending, The Phantom Menace, The Chronicles of Riddick
Obi-Wan investigates a clone army while Anakin falls for Padmé in this politically charged prequel.
Alien Encounters & Sci-Fi Horror
Alien (1979) – IMDb 8.5 · Sci-Fi/Horror
For fans of: The Thing, Event Horizon, Sunshine
A spaceship crew is hunted by a deadly extraterrestrial in Ridley Scott’s genre-defining horror, winner of the Oscar for Best Visual Effects.
Aliens (1986) – IMDb 8.4 · Sci-Fi/Action
For fans of: Predator, Starship Troopers, Prometheus
Ripley returns to face a hive of xenomorphs alongside space marines in James Cameron’s action-packed sequel, nominated for seven Oscars.
Avatar (2009) – IMDb 7.9 · Sci-Fi/Fantasy
For fans of: The Abyss, Valerian, The Host
A paraplegic marine bonds with an alien race on Pandora in James Cameron’s visually groundbreaking epic, winner of three Academy Awards.
Independence Day (1996) – IMDb 7.0 · Sci-Fi/Disaster
For fans of: War of the Worlds, Battle Los Angeles, Stargate
Earth unites to fight off an alien invasion in Roland Emmerich’s blockbuster starring Will Smith and Jeff Goldblum.
AI, Robotics & Virtual Worlds
WALL-E (2008) – IMDb 8.4 · Sci-Fi/Animation
For fans of: Her, The Iron Giant, Moon
A lonely robot cleans up Earth and discovers love and hope in this Pixar masterpiece, winner of the Oscar for Best Animated Feature.
Tron (1982) – IMDb 6.8 · Sci-Fi/Cyberpunk
For fans of: The Matrix, Lawnmower Man, Ready Player One
A computer programmer is digitised into a virtual world and must survive gladiatorial games in this pioneering visual spectacle.
Tron: Legacy (2010) – IMDb 6.8 · Sci-Fi/Action
For fans of: Oblivion, Ghost in the Shell, Ender’s Game
A young man enters a digital world to find his father in this sleek sequel starring Garrett Hedlund and Jeff Bridges.
Free Guy (2021) – IMDb 7.1 · Sci-Fi/Comedy
For fans of: Wreck-It Ralph, The Lego Movie, Scott Pilgrim
A video game NPC gains self-awareness and becomes a hero in this action-comedy starring Ryan Reynolds and Jodie Comer.
Dystopias & Post-Apocalyptic Futures
The X-Files (1993–2018) – IMDb 8.6 · Sci-Fi/Thriller
For fans of: Fringe, Dark, Twin Peaks
FBI agents Mulder and Scully investigate paranormal cases and government conspiracies in this genre-defining series, winner of multiple Emmys and Golden Globes.
The Martian (2015) – IMDb 8.0 · Sci-Fi/Survival
For fans of: Gravity, Apollo 13, Moon
Stranded on Mars, an astronaut uses science and humour to survive in this crowd-pleasing adaptation starring Matt Damon.
Idiocracy (2006) – IMDb 6.6 · Sci-Fi/Satire
For fans of: Brazil, Don’t Look Up, The Lobster
A man wakes up in a future where society has collapsed into stupidity in this cult satire starring Luke Wilson.
The Maze Runner (2014) – IMDb 6.8 · Sci-Fi/Thriller
For fans of: Divergent, The Hunger Games, I Am Number Four
A teen wakes up in a deadly maze with no memory and must lead others to escape in this dystopian thriller.
Maze Runner: The Death Cure (2018) – IMDb 6.7 · Sci-Fi/Action
For fans of: Allegiant, Mortal Engines, The 5th Wave
Thomas and his friends infiltrate a walled city to rescue allies and uncover the truth in this trilogy closer.
Sci-Fi Allegories & Classic Visions
Planet of the Apes (1968) – IMDb 8.0 · Sci-Fi/Allegory
For fans of: Soylent Green, Logan’s Run, The Omega Man
An astronaut crash-lands on a planet ruled by intelligent apes in this iconic allegory starring Charlton Heston.
The Day The Earth Stood Still (1951) – IMDb 7.7 · Sci-Fi/Drama
For fans of: Metropolis, Forbidden Planet, Arrival
An alien visitor warns humanity to change its violent ways in this Cold War-era classic starring Patricia Neal.
Evolution & Environmental Sci-Fi
Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (2014) – IMDb 7.6 · Sci-Fi/Drama
For fans of: Children of Men, Snowpiercer, The Road
Tensions rise between apes and humans in a post-apocalyptic world in this critically acclaimed sequel.
War for the Planet of the Apes (2017) – IMDb 7.4 · Sci-Fi/War
For fans of: The Book of Eli, 12 Monkeys, Waterworld
Caesar leads his apes in a final battle for survival and freedom in this emotional trilogy closer.
Alita: Battle Angel (2019) – IMDb 7.3 · Sci-Fi/Action
For fans of: Ghost in the Shell, Aeon Flux, Elysium
A cyborg warrior uncovers her past and fights for justice in this visually rich adaptation starring Rosa Salazar.
Terminator: Dark Fate (2019) – IMDb 6.5 · Sci-Fi/Action
For fans of: Looper, Robocop, The Matrix Revolutions
Sarah Connor returns to protect a new target from a deadly Terminator in this franchise reboot.
Disaster & Adventure Sci-Fi
Journey to the Center of the Earth (2008) – IMDb 6.5 · Sci-Fi/Adventure
For fans of: Percy Jackson, The Mummy, Land of the Lost
A scientist and his nephew discover a hidden world beneath the Earth’s surface in this family-friendly adventure.
The Day After Tomorrow (2004) – IMDb 6.5 · Sci-Fi/Disaster
For fans of: Deep Impact, Geostorm, Greenland
A climate scientist races to save his son as global warming triggers a new ice age in this disaster epic.
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