The Best Sci-Fi Movies Of The 2010s Decade

Updated January 2, 2020 12.6k votes 389 voters 3.3k views107 items

List RulesVote up the science fiction movies you love that were released between 2010-2019.

Science fiction fans need to step forward because it's time to vote for the best sci-fi movies of the decade. The genre is more vibrant than ever, thanks to advancements in CGI technology that allow filmmakers to create new worlds and new creatures. As a result, audiences have enjoyed more immersive, ambitious, and action-packed sci-fi flicks than ever before.

What follows is a comprehensive list of the best sci-fi movies of the 2010s. Your votes will rank these titles, allowing the most memorable to rise to the top. If your favorite is ranking too low, vote it up so it can climb higher. Aside from choosing the top entries, this list will provide a handy go-to resource for anyone looking for a good recommendation. By voting, you'll not only be supporting the movies you love, but you'll also be helping other film buffs discover their next obsession.

The best science fiction movies of the 2010s have a lot of diversity. Some of the greatest sci fi movies of the past decade, like Arrival and Annihilation, tackle weighty subject matter, providing thrills and intellectual engagement in equal measure. Others, such as the recent Star Wars episodes or Gravity, offer old-fashioned adventure and excitement. There's something for everyone, but you'll decide which ones triumph.

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Avengers: Infinity War
Robert Downey Jr., Chris Hemsworth
Released: 2018
Directed by: Anthony Russo, Joe Russo
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Guardians of the Galaxy
Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana
Released: 2014
Directed by: James Gunn
Rotten Tomatoes score: 91%

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Inception
Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Hardy
Released: 2010
Directed by: Christopher Nolan
Rotten Tomatoes score: 87%

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Thor: Ragnarok
Chris Hemsworth, Tom Hiddleston
Released: 2017
Directed by: Taika Waititi
Rotten Tomatoes score: 93%

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Edge of Tomorrow
Tom Cruise, Emily Blunt
Released: 2014
Directed by: Doug Liman
Rotten Tomatoes score: 90%

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The Martian
Matt Damon, Jessica Chastain
Released: 2015
Directed by: Ridley Scott
Rotten Tomatoes score: 91%

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Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
Felicity Jones, Diego Luna
Released: 2016
Directed by: Gareth Edwards
Rotten Tomatoes score: 84%

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Interstellar
Anne Hathaway, Matthew McConaughey
Released: 2014
Directed by: Christopher Nolan
Rotten Tomatoes score: 72%

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Mad Max: Fury Road
Tom Hardy, Charlize Theron
Released: 2015
Directed by: George Miller
Rotten Tomatoes score: 97%

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Blade Runner 2049
Harrison Ford, Ryan Gosling
Directed by: Denis Villeneuve
Rotten Tomatoes score: 87%

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The Avengers
Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans
Released: 2012
Directed by: Joss Whedon
Rotten Tomatoes score: 92%

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Doctor Strange
Benedict Cumberbatch, Chiwetel Ejiofor
Released: 2016
Directed by: Scott Derrickson
Rotten Tomatoes score: 89%

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Avengers: Endgame
Robert Downey Jr, Josh Brolin
Released: 2019
Directed by: Anthony Russo, Joe Russo
Rotten Tomatoes score: 94%

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Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2
Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana
Released: 2017
Directed by: James Gunn
Rotten Tomatoes score: 84%

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Big Hero 6
Jamie Chung, Maya Rudolph
Released: 2014
Directed by: Chris Williams, Don Hall
Rotten Tomatoes score: 89%

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Alita: Battle Angel
Rosa Salazar, Christoph Waltz
Released: 2019
Directed by: Robert Rodriguez
Rotten Tomatoes score: 61%

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Arrival
Amy Adams, Jeremy Renner
Released: 2016
Directed by: Denis Villeneuve
Rotten Tomatoes score: 94%

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Ready Player One
Tye Sheridan, Olivia Cooke
Released: 2018
Directed by: Steven Spielberg
Rotten Tomatoes score: 72%

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Ex Machina
Domhnall Gleeson, Alicia Vikander
Released: 2015
Directed by: Alex Garland
Rotten Tomatoes score: 92%

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Rise of the Planet of the Apes
James Franco, Freida Pinto
Released: 2011
Directed by: Rupert Wyatt
Rotten Tomatoes score: 82%

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Dawn of the Planet of the Apes
James Franco, Gary Oldman
Released: 2014
Directed by: Matt Reeves
Rotten Tomatoes score: 91%

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Star Trek Into Darkness
Zoe Saldana, Benedict Cumberbatch
Released: 2013
Directed by: J.J. Abrams
Rotten Tomatoes score: 84%

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Dredd
Lena Headey, Karl Urban
Released: 2012
Directed by: Pete Travis
Rotten Tomatoes score: 79%

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Pacific Rim
Idris Elba, Charlie Hunnam
Released: 2013
Directed by: Guillermo del Toro
Rotten Tomatoes score: 72%

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Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher
Released: 2015
Directed by: J.J. Abrams
Rotten Tomatoes score: 93%

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