Metacritic 125 Best Sci-Fi Films

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The 125 best science-fiction movies, based on Metacritic's critic scores.

The list is an interesting mix of blockbusters, sci-fi classics, cult films, and lesser-known indie films. No one would put all of these movies on their list of favorite films, but there's something new to discover for everyone.

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  1. 40 -

    Aliens

    1986, in 24 top lists Check
  2. 48 -

    Avatar

    2009, in 13 top lists Check
  3. 106 -1

    Avengers: Endgame

    2019, in 8 top lists Check
  4. 21 -

    Black Panther

    2018, in 9 top lists Check
  5. 100 -1

    Dawn of the Planet of the Apes

    2014, in 3 top lists Check
  6. 79 -1

    District 9

    2009, in 10 top lists Check
  7. 123 -1

    Escape from New York

    1981, in 5 top lists Check
  8. 63 -1

    Face/Off

    1997, in 7 top lists Check
  9. 82 -1

    Forbidden Planet

    1956, in 9 top lists Check
  10. 122 -1

    Guardians of the Galaxy

    2014, in 3 top lists Check
  11. 31 -

    Gwoemul

    2006 — a.k.a. The Host, in 11 top lists Check
  12. 105 -1

    Hellboy II: The Golden Army

    2008, in 1 top list Check
  13. 33 -

    The Iron Giant

    1999, in 13 top lists Check
  14. 98 -1

    Iron Man

    2008, in 7 top lists Check
  15. 120 -1

    Logan

    2017, in 9 top lists Check
  16. 42 -

    Looper

    2012, in 2 top lists Check
  17. 117 -1

    Mad Max 2

    1981 — a.k.a. The Road Warrior, in 14 top lists Check
  18. 13 -

    Mad Max: Fury Road

    2015, in 23 top lists Check
  19. 87 -1

    Minority Report

    2002, in 8 top lists Check
  20. 34 -

    Shin Evangelion Gekijôban

    2021 — a.k.a. Evangelion: 3.0+1.01 Thrice Upon a Time, in 1 top list Check
  21. 45 -

    Snowpiercer

    2013, in 2 top lists Check
  22. 47 -

    Spider-Man 2

    2004, in 7 top lists Check
  23. 60 -

    Star Trek

    2009, in 5 top lists Check
  24. 16 -

    Star Wars

    1977, in 40 top lists Check
  25. 58 -1

    Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back

    1980, in 25 top lists Check
  26. 85 -1

    Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens

    2015, in 4 top lists Check
  27. 46 -

    Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi

    2017, in 3 top lists Check
  28. 67 -1

    Superman

    1978, in 11 top lists Check
  29. 51 -

    Superman II

    1980, in 3 top lists Check
  30. 44 -

    The Terminator

    1984, in 24 top lists Check
  31. 57 -1

    War for the Planet of the Apes

    2017, in 3 top lists Check
  32. 107 -1

    The War of the Worlds

    1953, in 6 top lists Check
  33. 78 -1

    The World's End

    2013, in 0 top lists Check
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Last updated on May 18, 2024 by NinjaLore; source