Top Sci-Fi Movies That Influenced the Genre

Set the stage for dystopian themes and futuristic cityscapes.

Popularized the friendly alien trope and became a cultural phenomenon.

Defined the cyberpunk aesthetic and explored themes of humanity.

Influenced futuristic crime dramas with its predictive technology themes.

One of the earliest influential sci-fi films, pioneering visual effects.

Influenced arthouse sci-fi with its philosophical and atmospheric approach.

Pioneered realistic space exploration and AI themes in cinema.

Established the kaiju genre and reflected post-war fears.

Set the standard for sci-fi horror with its suspenseful storytelling.

Revolutionized action sequences and simulated reality themes.