A Glean movie guide
The Best Sci-Fi of 2024
Future visions, today.
From epic space operas to gritty dystopian thrillers, these are the year's must-watch visions.
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The movie list
- 01
Dune: Part Two
A breathtaking, high-stakes epic that redefines modern science fiction cinema.
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 stunning descent into a wasteland of chrome and fire.
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 beautifully animated, heart-wrenching exploration of technology and nature.
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 terrifying return to the franchise's roots, blending claustrophobic horror with sleek sci-fi.
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
Civil War
A chillingly grounded look at a near-future conflict that feels uncomfortably plausible.
In the near future, a group of war journalists attempt to survive while reporting the truth as the United States stands on the brink of civil war.
- 06
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes
A thoughtful continuation of the saga that explores the legacy of leadership and history.
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.
- 07
The Substance
A bold, visceral body-horror satire that uses biological sci-fi to critique the cost of fame.
A fading celebrity decides to use a black market drug, a cell-replicating substance that temporarily creates a younger, better version of herself.
- 08
Mars Express
A stylish, cyberpunk noir that delivers a complex mystery in a beautifully realized future.
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.
- 09
Robot Dreams
A poignant, dialogue-free masterpiece about companionship and the passage of time.
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
A Quiet Place: Day One
A tense, character-driven prequel that captures the chaos of an alien invasion's first hours.
As New York City is invaded by alien creatures who hunt by sound, a woman named Sam fights to survive with her cat.
- 11
The Kitchen
A sharp, stylish dystopian drama focusing on community and resistance in a future London.
Izi's close to escaping The Kitchen, one of London's last remaining housing estates. But when young Benji enters his life, he faces some hard decisions.
- 12
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire
A massive, high-octane spectacle that fully embraces its wild, high-concept premise.
Following their explosive showdown, Godzilla and Kong must reunite against a colossal undiscovered threat hidden within our world, challenging their very existence – and our own.