Robots, aliens, outer space, and alternative realms, the plot surrounding Sci-Fi films captivates audiences across all ages and varied choices. From ‘Everything Everywhere All At Once’ sweeping the Academy Awards to ‘Avatar’ being the highest-grossing film of all time, the trends continue to indicate that Sci-Fi remains dominant worldwide and continues to gain popularity in India.
If you’ve recently seen ‘Transformers: Rise Of The Beasts’ you would know that the Sci-Fi genre is something that’s growing massively in India in popularity. The latest film of the renowned ‘Transformers’ franchise sees Optimus Prime and the Autobots take on their biggest challenge yet. When a new threat capable of destroying the entire planet emerges, they must team up with a powerful faction of ‘Transformers’ known as the Maximals to save Earth.
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‘Transformers: Rise Of The Beasts’ is surely one of the best Sci-Fi films of recent times. All of you who’ve loved the return of Optimus Prime and the Autobots, here are a few more Sci-Fi films that were loved by Indian audiences:
‘Avatar: The Way Of Water’
Avatar takes viewers on the story of Jake Sully and Neytiri, who have formed a family and are doing everything to stay together. They must leave their home and explore the regions of Pandora. Jake must fight a complex war against humans. Avatar is directed by James Cameron.
‘Interstellar’
Set in a dystopian future where humanity is embroiled in catastrophic blight and famine, ‘Interstellar’ follows a group of astronauts who travel through a wormhole near Saturn, searching for a new home for humankind. The film is amongst Christopher Nolan’s best work and stars Matthew McConaughey in the lead role.
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‘The Martian’
‘The Martian’ tells the story of Mark Watney being stranded on Mars after his crew leaves him behind, presuming him dead due to a storm. With minimum supplies, Mark struggles to keep himself alive. The Martian is directed by Ridley Scott and features Matt Damon and Chiwetel Ejiofor, amongst other notable cast members.
‘Everything Everywhere All At Once’
The Academy Award Winning Asian film takes viewers on a story of when an interdimensional rupture unravels reality, and an unlikely hero must channel her newfound powers to fight bizarre and bewildering dangers from the multiverse as the world's fate hangs in the balance. The film is directed by Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert and stars Michelle Yeoh, Ke Huy Quan and Jamie Lee Curtis, amongst other actors.
‘Dune’
‘Dune’ takes audiences through the story of Paul Atreides, a brilliant and gifted young man born into a great destiny beyond his understanding, who must travel to the most dangerous planet in the universe to ensure the future of his family and his people. As malevolent forces conflict over the planet's exclusive supply of the most precious resource, only those who can conquer their own fear will survive. The film is helmed by Denis Villeneuve and stars Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya, among others.
While these have been some breakthrough Sci-Fi films you may have enjoyed, we know you have loved recently released weekend blockbuster, ‘Transformers: Rise Of The Beasts’ the most.
