A Glean movie guide
2024’s Must-Watch Sci-Fi
The future is now.
From epic space operas to mind-bending thrillers, these are the year's best visions.
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The movie list
- 01
Dune: Part Two
A breathtaking cinematic achievement that masterfully concludes the first half of Frank Herbert’s epic.
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
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga
A relentless, visually spectacular odyssey that expands the Mad Max lore with incredible 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.
- 03
The Wild Robot
A gorgeous and deeply moving exploration of nature, technology, and the meaning of connection.
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
Alien: Romulus
A claustrophobic return to form that blends classic survival horror with modern sci-fi tension.
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.
- 05
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes
A thoughtful expansion of the franchise that explores legacy and power generations after Caesar.
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 visceral and provocative look at the dark side of biological enhancement and the pursuit of perfection.
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, high-concept cyberpunk noir that tackles complex themes of AI and human identity.
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 gripping prequel that shifts the franchise's signature silence to the chaotic streets of New York.
As New York City is invaded by alien creatures who hunt by sound, a woman named Sam fights to survive with her cat.
- 09
Robot Dreams
A poignant and wordless animated journey about friendship and memory in a charmingly retro future.
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?
- 10
Transformers One
A surprisingly character-driven origin story that breathes fresh life into the iconic Cybertron conflict.
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.