From the classic Star Wars franchise to more modern films like Avatar, science fiction movies have been popular among fans for decades. Here, we look at the 10 greatest sci-fi Hollywood movies of all time.
1. Star Wars (1977)
The original Star Wars movie, released in 1977, is widely considered to be one of the greatest science fiction movies ever made. Directed by George Lucas, the movie follows the story of Luke Skywalker and his friends as they battle the evil Galactic Empire.
2. Blade Runner (1982)
Blade Runner is a classic science fiction movie directed by Ridley Scott, released in 1982. The movie follows a group of humanoid androids, known as replicants, as they attempt to escape from a bounty hunter. The movie is noted for its dark and moody atmosphere, its stunning visual effects, and its complex story. It has since become a cult classic and has been highly praised by critics and fans alike.
3. The Terminator (1984)
The Terminator is a 1984 science fiction movie directed by James Cameron. The movie follows a cyborg sent back in time to kill a woman before she can give birth to the future leader of a resistance movement. The movie was a box office and critical success and has since become a classic.
4. Aliens (1986)
Aliens is a 1986 science fiction horror movie directed by James Cameron. The movie follows a team of marines as they battle an alien race on a distant planet. The movie was a critical and commercial success and has since become a classic of the genre.
5. The Matrix (1999)
The Matrix is a 1999 sci-fi action movie directed by the Wachowski Brothers. The movie follows a computer hacker as he discovers that the world he lives in is actually a computer simulation. The movie was a critical and commercial success and has since become a classic.
6. 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)
2001: A Space Odyssey is a 1968 science fiction movie directed by Stanley Kubrick. The movie follows a team of astronauts as they investigate a mysterious monolith in space. The movie was a critical and commercial success and is widely considered to be one of the greatest movies of all time.
7. The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951)
The Day the Earth Stood Still is a 1951 sci-fi classic directed by Robert Wise. The movie follows an alien visitor and his robot companion as they attempt to warn humanity against the dangers of nuclear war. The movie was a critical and commercial success and has since become a cult classic.
8. E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial (1982)
E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial is a 1982 classic directed by Steven Spielberg. The movie follows a young boy and his alien friend as they attempt to return the alien to his home planet. The movie was a critical and commercial success and has since become one of the most beloved movies of all time.
9. The War of the Worlds (1953)
The War of the Worlds is a 1953 sci-fi classic directed by Byron Haskin. The movie follows a group of people as they battle an invading force of aliens. The movie was a critical and commercial success and is widely considered to be one of the greatest movies of all time.
10. Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977)
Close Encounters of the Third Kind is a 1977 science fiction movie directed by Steven Spielberg. The movie follows a group of people as they attempt to contact an alien race. The movie was a critical and commercial success and is widely considered to be one of the greatest movies of all time.
