Top 100 Sci-Fi Movies Worth Watching: My Ultimate List for Every Fan
Science fiction has always been one of my favorite genres—not just because of the futuristic worlds or mind-bending ideas, but because these stories make us dream bigger, question reality, and imagine what might be waiting for humanity in the future. Over the years, I’ve watched a lot of sci-fi movies, from timeless classics to the latest releases, and I decided to gather my personal list of the Top 100 Sci-Fi Movies Worth Watching.
This list mixes everything I love about sci-fi: deep storytelling, unforgettable characters, clever plots, and visuals that stay with you long after the credits roll. Whether you’re a lifelong sci-fi fan or someone just starting to explore the genre, I hope this collection helps you discover new favorites and revisit old ones.
So grab your popcorn, dim the lights, and let’s dive into some of the best sci-fi adventures ever made.
Top 100 Sci-Fi Movies worth watching
1. 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)
2. Blade Runner (1982)
3. Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
4. The Matrix (1999)
5. Alien (1979)
6. Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991)
7. Interstellar (2014)
8. Inception (2010)
9. The Terminator (1984)
10. Back to the Future (1985)
11. Star Wars: A New Hope (1977)
12. Arrival (2016)
13. The Thing (1982)
14. Aliens (1986)
15. Jurassic Park (1993)
16. Avatar (2009)
17. Ex Machina (2014)
18. Dune Part One (2021)
19. Dune Part Two (2024)
20. Children of Men (2006)
21. Gravity (2013)
22. The Prestige (2006)
23. Blade Runner (2049)
24. Wall-E (2008)
25. Her (2013)
26. Edge of Tomorrow (2014)
27. The Martian (2015)
28. E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)
29. Solaris (1972)
30. Moon (2009)
31. Snowpiercer (2013)
32. Star Trek (2009)
33. Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982)
34. District 9 (2009)
35. A Clockwork Orange (1971)
36. Ghost in the Shell (1995)
37. The Iron Giant (1999)
38. Predator (1987)
39. Robocop (1987)
40. Total Recall (1990)
41. Akira (1988)
42. Mad Max: Fury Road (2015)
43. The Fifth Element (1997)
44. Annihilation (2018)
45. The Fly (1986)
46. Metropolis (1927)
47. War of the Worlds (2005)
48. Contact (1997)
49. The Truman Show (1998)
50. Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977)
51. Donnie Darko (2001)
52. The Abyss (1989)
53. Tron (1982)
54. Guardians of the Galaxy (2014)
55. The Hunger Games (2012)
56. Looper (2012)
57. Source Code (2011)
58. The Road Warrior (1981)
59. 12 Monkeys (1995)
60. Strange Days (1995)
61. Sunshine (2007)
62. Upgrade (2018)
63. Alita: Battle Angel (2019)
64. Paprika (2006)
65. The Lobster (2015)
66. Tenet (2020)
67. The Man Who Fell to Earth (1976)
68. Forbidden Planet (1956)
69. Planet of the Apes (1968)
70. Minority Report (2002)
71. Starship Troopers (1997)
72. Dark City (1998)
73. The Arrival (1996)
74. The Shape of Water (2017)
75. Dredd (2012)
76. Free Guy (2021)
77. Coherence (2013)
78. Primer (2004)
79. The Butterfly Effect (2004)
80. The Time Machine (1960)
81. The Invisible Man (2020)
82. A Quiet Place (2018)
83. The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951)
84. War for the Planet of the Apes (2017)
85. Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith (2005)
86. The Host (2006)
87. Gattaca (1997)
88. The Adjustment Bureau (2011)
89. The One (2001)
90. Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004)
91. Ready Player One (2018)
92. Pacific Rim (2013)
93. The World's End (2013)
94. Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets (2017)
95. The Fountain (2006)
96. Monsters (2010)
97. Ad Astra (2019)
98. The Vast of Night (2019)
99. I Am Legend (2007)
100. The Creator (2023)
Conclusion
Putting this list together reminded me why I love sci-fi so much. These movies aren’t just about space travel, aliens, or futuristic tech—they’re about imagination, human struggle, hope, and the big questions that keep us curious. I hope this list inspires you to explore new worlds, revisit classics, and maybe even find a film that becomes a new favorite.
If you’ve seen any of the movies here—or if you have recommendations I missed—feel free to share your thoughts. Happy watching!
