5 superhit movies which depict India’s growing love for Sci-Fi

Robots, aliens, outer space, and alternative realms, the plot surrounding Sci-Fi films captivates audiences across all ages and entertainment preferences. 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’re seeking your next outing of thrill and excitement, ‘Transformers: Rise of the Beasts’ is set to release on Friday, 9th June 2023

Updated On: 2023-06-09 01:21 PM IST

Compiled by : Sanvi Patel

Stills from Transformers (left) and Everything Everywhere All At Once (right)

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

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.

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.

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. ‘Transformers: Rise Of The Beasts’ is sure to be amongst the best sci-fi films of recent times and can be viewed from 9th June 2023 onwards. If you enjoyed watching the above films, give Transfomers a try at PVR INOX

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