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Vote up your favorite movies that have multiple universes and alternate realities.
The best movies with multiverses or alternate realities go beyond the Marvel Cinematic Universe. You'll find indie darlings like Everything Everywhere All at Once by the Daniels and Coherence. There are also classics like Jumanji and Space Jam, both of which have sequels/reboots. Of course there's Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, Spider-Man: No Way Home, and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. Whether you're enjoying The One with Jet Li and Jason Statham or you're flying through space with Zathura, stepping into another reality can be a lot of fun. But which one of these films deserves to be at the top of the list.
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Worlds where rocks are sentient beings. Romances where people have hot dog fingers. Restaurants where chefs are controlled by raccoons. Brilliantly directed by Daniels, Everything Everywhere All at Once uses the multiverse to examine human behavior and the how the choices we make have effects. Some are boring, others devastating, but all end in laundry and taxes.
In Everything Everywhere All at Once, Michelle Yeoh stars as Evelyn Wang, a seemingly ordinary woman grappling with the bureaucracy of her family-run laundromat. An unexpected visit from an inter-dimensional messenger (Ke Huy Quan) catapults her into a cosmic journey across parallel universes. This sci-fi comedy-drama, directed by Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert, weaves together themes of identity and connectivity in a universe-bending narrative. The film's intricate storytelling is complemented by its memorable characters including her estranged husband (James Hong) and quirky daughter (Stephanie Hsu), adding depth to this visually stunning cinematic marvel.
Actors: Michelle Yeoh, Stephanie Hsu, Ke Huy Quan, James Hong, Jamie Lee Curtis
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse proved that heroes come in all shapes, sizes, colors, and dimensions. What makes the multiverse great in this film is that each one is distinctly unique with its own visual style. Spider-Man Noir is only in black and white, Peni Parker and SP//dr are anime, Spider Ham is a zany cartoon pig. While from separate universes, there is a common thread between each timeline that keeps up watching.
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse is an animated superhero film that redefines the traditional concept of Spider-Man. Miles Morales (Shameik Moore), a teenager from Brooklyn, grapples with his new powers after being bitten by a radioactive spider. The plot thickens when he encounters Peter B. Parker (Jake Johnson), an older and jaded version of Spider-Man from a different universe. Together, they navigate a multiverse teeming with various iterations of Spider-Man, each distinct yet bound by the same heroic mantle. This visually stunning film was awarded the Best Animated Feature at the 91st Academy Awards for its innovative storytelling and dynamic animation style.
Actors: Shameik Moore, Jake Johnson, Hailee Steinfeld, Mahershala Ali, Brian Tyree Henry
Released: 2018
Directed by: Bob Persichetti, Peter Ramsey, Rodney Rothman
Everybody get up, it's time to slam now. In the original 1996 classic, Michael Jordan's world collides with the Looney Tunes universe. It has Billy Murray, angry aliens, 90s basketball legends. There are only two universes that collide in Space Jam, but the team up of Bugs Bunny and Michael Jordan is enough to over look it.
In Space Jam, basketball legend Michael Jordan (as himself) gets sucked into a world beneath the golf course. Here, he finds himself in Looney Tune Land, where Bugs Bunny and friends are in desperate need of his skills. The Tune Squad, led by Bugs (Billy West), faces an existential threat from the Monstars, a formidable basketball team from outer space. With slapstick humor and lively animation, this family comedy intertwines the worlds of sports and cartoons in a unique fashion. The film is known for its memorable soundtrack, featuring the hit song I Believe I Can Fly by R.Kelly.
Actors: Wayne Knight, Theresa Randle, Danny DeVito, Billy West, Dee Bradley Baker
It's hard to fault Spider-Man: No Way Home for giving us three Peter Parkers. Yet as a multiverse film, it doesn't give us much beyond that. We don't see Peter 2 or Peter 3's lives beyond the ones they live for a short time in Peter 1's universe. Beings from other universes fly into this one via Dr. Strange and Ned's powers. While its a brilliant Spider-man story, it doesn't fully fit as a multiverse story.
In Spider-Man: No Way Home, Peter Parker (Tom Holland) grapples with the aftermath of his identity reveal. He seeks the help of Doctor Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch), plunging them into a dangerous multiverse conundrum. This action-packed superhero film, part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, brings together diverse iterations of Spider-Man from different realities, played by Andrew Garfield and Tobey Maguire. As they navigate the chaotic multiverse, they confront formidable foes from their pasts. The stakes are high in this thrilling third installment of Tom Holland's Spider-Man series.
Actors: Tom Holland, Zendaya, Benedict Cumberbatch, Jacob Batalon, Jon Favreau
While projects like Loki and Spider-Man: No Way Home gave us a glimpse into what the Marvel Cinematic Universe's multiverse looks like, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness gave us a clearer picture. An entire collective of powerful beings from different universes including Professor X, Mister Fantastic, and Maria Rambeau's Captain Marvel is a great addition to the Doctor Strange world.
In Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, Doctor Stephen Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch) embarks on a dizzying journey through realities unexplored. This Marvel superhero sequel, drenched in mysticism, sees him pushed beyond his limits when he uncovers a threat to the fabric of reality itself. Elizabeth Olsen reprises her role as Wanda Maximoff, adding an extra layer of complexity to the narrative. This genre-bending spectacle, directed by Sam Raimi, showcases the potential of the multiverse in its full glory while maintaining a tight grip on its core storyline. Expect mind-bending visuals and a plot that keeps you guessing till the end.
Actors: Benedict Cumberbatch, Elizabeth Olsen, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Rachel McAdams, Benedict Wong
In the 1995 Robin Williams classic, an entire world exists within a board game. As people play, new jungle creatures emerge including terrifying lions and creepy giant spiders. We definitely would think twice before taking a turn playing this game.
In the heart-thumping adventure film Jumanji, a seemingly harmless board game transforms into a wild jungle escapade. The movie follows young Alan Parrish (Robin Williams), who becomes trapped inside the game for 26 years until siblings Judy (Kirsten Dunst) and Peter (Bradley Pierce) unwittingly release him. Together, they must finish the game to revert its chaotic effects on their town. This fantastical tale, brimming with dangerous beasts and tropical mayhem, intertwines themes of courage, friendship, and redemption. A family-friendly spectacle, Jumanji cleverly blurs lines between reality and fantasy.
