A Glean movie guide
2024’s Best Sci-Fi Movies
Visions of the future.
From epic space operas to mind-bending thrillers, these are the year's must-watch visions.
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The movie list
- 01
Dune: Part Two
A visually stunning epic that masterfully concludes the first chapter of Paul Atreides' journey.
Follow the mythic journey of Paul Atreides as he unites with Chani and the Fremen while on a path of revenge against the conspirators who destroyed his family. Facing a choice between the love of his life and the fate of the known universe, Paul endeavors to prevent a terrible future only he can foresee.
- 02
Alien: Romulus
A terrifying return to form that blends claustrophobic horror with sleek sci-fi design.
While scavenging the deep ends of a derelict space station, a group of young space colonizers come face to face with the most terrifying life form in the universe.
- 03
The Wild Robot
A breathtakingly animated tale exploring the intersection of artificial intelligence and the natural world.
After a shipwreck, an intelligent robot called Roz is stranded on an uninhabited island. To survive the harsh environment, Roz bonds with the island's animals and cares for an orphaned baby goose.
- 04
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga
A high-octane prequel that expands the Wasteland with relentless action and deep world-building.
As the world falls, young Furiosa is snatched from the Green Place of Many Mothers into the hands of a great biker horde led by the warlord Dementus. Sweeping through the wasteland, they encounter the citadel presided over by Immortan Joe. The two tyrants wage war for dominance, and Furiosa must survive many trials as she puts together the means to find her way home.
- 05
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes
A thoughtful continuation exploring a world where apes have truly become the dominant species.
Several generations following Caesar's reign, apes – now the dominant species – live harmoniously while humans have been reduced to living in the shadows. As a new tyrannical ape leader builds his empire, one young ape undertakes a harrowing journey that will cause him to question all he's known about the past and to make choices that will define a future for apes and humans alike.
- 06
The Substance
A bold and visceral body-horror satire using a sci-fi premise to critique modern beauty standards.
A fading celebrity decides to use a black market drug, a cell-replicating substance that temporarily creates a younger, better version of herself.
- 07
Mars Express
A stylish cyberpunk mystery delivering a sophisticated and adult take on futuristic detective noir.
In 2200, private detective Aline Ruby and her android partner Carlos Rivera are hired by a wealthy businessman to track down a notorious hacker. On Mars, they descend deep into the underbelly of the planet's capital city where they uncover a darker story of brain farms, political corruption, and a missing girl who holds a secret about the robots that threatens to change the face of the universe.
- 08
A Quiet Place: Day One
A tense prequel capturing the chaotic first moments of a world-ending alien invasion.
As New York City is invaded by alien creatures who hunt by sound, a woman named Sam fights to survive with her cat.
- 09
Transformers One
A heartfelt origin story revitalizing the franchise with vibrant animation and character depth.
The untold origin story of Optimus Prime and Megatron, better known as sworn enemies, but once were friends bonded like brothers who changed the fate of Cybertron forever.
- 10
The Beast
A complex, time-hopping drama examining how technology might reshape human emotion across eras.
In the near future where emotions have become a threat, Gabrielle finally decides to purify her DNA in a machine that will immerse her in her past lives and rid her of any strong feelings. She then meets Louis and feels a powerful connection, as if she had known him forever.
- 11
Kalki 2898 AD
A massive spectacle fusing ancient mythology with a high-tech post-apocalyptic future.
In the year 2898 AD, around 6000 years after Kurukshetra war, Ashwatthama gears up for his final battle of redemption at the sign of hope in a dystopian world and Bhairava, a wisecracking and self-interested bounty hunter, tired of the perilous life becomes the hurdle in the process.
- 12
Robot Dreams
A poignant and wordless animated journey about the bond between a dog and his mechanical friend.
A lonely dog's friendship with his robot companion takes a sad turn when an unexpected malfunction forces him to abandon Robot at the beach. Will Dog ever meet Robot again?