Many people like to celebrate Independence Day with a bit of escapism, and what other genre is better suited for this than science fiction? Netflix currently offers dozens of science fiction movies that will capture your imagination and entertain the whole family.
So, viewers should use their free time this Fourth of July to stream these five movies that represent the best science fiction movies Netflix has to offer.
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Directed by Takashi Yamazaki, this tale tells the story of a WWII kamikaze pilot (Ryunosuke Kamiki) who suffers from PTSD after an encounter with the nameless monster that returns to terrorize Japan years later. Produced on a low budget with Oscar-winning visual effects, this monster masterpiece took the 2023 film industry by storm and continues to delight audiences after its recent streaming debut.
Godzilla Minus One is more than just an exciting, explosive monster movie. It’s also a tender, moving story about people trying to rebuild their lives together after a terrible tragedy. It explores themes like war and mental health, building on the themes of the original film.
This Chinese blockbuster depicts a future in which humanity has forced Earth out of its orbit to move it away from the expanding Sun, plunging the planet into a second ice age on the way to the other side of the solar system. In the midst of all this, a young man (Qu Chuxiao) teams up with his adopted sister (Zhao Jinmai) and his astronaut father (Wu Jing) to save the planet from a collision with Jupiter.
This record-breaking interstellar adventure is a unique and exciting mix of The Day After Tomorrow and the visually stunning sci-fi film 2001: A Space Odyssey. It may look like just another Hollywood popcorn flick, but you can’t help but be enthralled by its ambitious scope, stunning visuals, and inspiring story of love, hope, and unity.
A young boy’s life changes forever when he encounters his older self who crash-lands in the present day while trying to prevent the murder of his wife at the hands of the world’s future tyrant.
Reminiscent of Star Wars and Back to the Future, the film is directed by Shawn Levy (Deadpool & Wolverine, Free Guy) and delivers a hilarious, self-aware time-travel adventure enhanced by performances from Walker Scobell, Ryan Reynolds and Mark Ruffalo. Packed with snappy jokes and serious heart, The Adam Project is a fun, exciting roller coaster ride for the whole family to enjoy this summer.
When a Grade 2 supervillain threatens the fate of the world, Miles Morales (Shameik Moore) must spring into action and save his loved ones with the help of even more Spider-Men from the multiverse. Across the Spider-Verse may have been a comic book movie masterpiece, but this sequel takes everything the original film did and raises the bar tenfold.
Thanks to vibrant animation, fast-paced humor and a compelling metanarrative, Across the Spider-Verse is a powerful, compelling epic that gets better with every viewing and is a breath of fresh air in this oppressive era of superhero media.
In 1985, a young Marty McFly (Michael J. Fox) and his scientist friend Dr. Marty McFly changed the world forever. Emmett Brown (Christopher Lloyd) is testing the world’s first Delorean time machine when Marty McFly accidentally travels back to 1955. Nearly 40 years have passed since the film was released, but Back to the Future still captivates countless audiences, young and old. In fact, it is difficult to find someone who has never seen or heard of this classic film.
Thanks to its clever storyline, unique humor and charismatic characters, the film directed by Robert Zemeckis has stood the test of time and remains a milestone and benchmark in science fiction cinema. Many people have wished to go back in time at least once in their lives. Back to the Future is the ultimate adventure for anyone who wants to escape to an exciting and fun journey into the past.