Showbiz

All great sci-fi is ahead of its time, which often makes movies in the genre fall flat before audiences are able to appreciate their&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/sci-fi-tech-thrillers-that-predicted-the-future/ryan-izay?ref=listed_on&amp;pos=37">visionary qualities</a>. There are many reasons why the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-intelligent-sci-fi-movies/ranker-film">best sci-fi movies</a> tend to flop at the box office. Some are victims of&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/great-movies-overshadowed-by-blockbusters/jim-rowley?ref=listed_on&amp;pos=71">bad timing</a> or botched marketing. Others are simply too inventive for audiences to fully appreciate at the time of their release.&nbsp;Blade Runner, for example, was panned by critics when it was released in 1982, and audiences simply didn’t show up. It barely broke even. Over time, however, thanks to repeat viewings on home video, it became widely regarded as one of the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-greatest-sci-fi-movies">greatest sci-fi movies of all time</a>.&nbsp;Sadly, not all great movies are given a second chance, no matter how much time has passed. Many of the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/underrated-fantasy-movie-flops/tyler-mitchell">best sci-fi movies remain underappreciated</a>, whether due to the bad reputation they received at the time of their release or because they never got much attention to begin with. But which one is the most underrated? Vote up the movies that are better than their reputation. Vote down the ones that deserved to flop at the box office.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Underrated Sci-Fi Movies That Flopped At The Box Office

Film

Lily McElveen

Lists about great entertainment that took chances and strayed from that same boring formula.

And Now: Something Different

Underrated

Whenever a new movie is set to release, trailers offer a glimpse of the story and events, and most movies have several teasers and full trailers promoting them. Once that happens, you can bet there will be more than a few videos posted online analyzing the trailers, guessing at the plot, and discussing everything else that happens in the film. That's especially true of movies in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but that's hardly the only franchise that sees this sort of treatment. Often, overexposure leads to some people finding out more about the movie than they want to. This could result in spoiling a <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/underrated-plot-twist-movies/orrin-grey">twist</a> or another aspect of the film that takes the joy of watching it.As a result, there are tons of movies to watch without knowing anything that are far better for it. Imagine seeing something like The Sixth Sense without knowing that critical piece of information that comes in the form of a massive twist at the end. The same could be said for The Usual Suspects and many other movies. Going in blind makes those films better for the viewer, but they're hardly the only ones. The movies on this list are all underrated masterpieces, and they all have something special that only works if the viewer doesn't know anything about the film before seeing it. Take a look at them down below, and if you agree with any of the picks, be sure to upvote it to see which movie rises to the top!Seeing as every movie on here is one that would be spoiled by not going in blind, consider this a SPOILER WARNING for every item on this list!

Underrated Movies Where It's Best Going In Blind

General

Jonathan H. Kantor

Comic-Con

San Diego Comic-Con is as much about the cosplay as it is about the big panels and bigger announcements. These are the best Marvel cosplays we saw while roaming the floor during the hectic weekend of the show, here for your viewing enjoyment. And you didn't even have to go to California.

The Best Marvel Cosplay We Saw At Comic-Con In 2022

Damon Davis

Looking closer at the '80s movies you've probably already committed to memory.

'80s Movie Marathon

Pop Culture

The 1980s were a great decade for comedy. On top of the teen and family films of John Hughes, the various releases launching the film careers of Saturday Night Live cast members, and the countless memorable parodies now thought to be classics of the genre, there are plenty of underrated comedies, as well. Some of these films were once beloved but have been forgotten over time, while others were lost in the shuffle and never got the attention they deserved. Whether underappreciated or overlooked, each of these 1980s comedies is worth revisiting.&nbsp;This was a decade of blockbusters, big names, and a preoccupation with consumerism. This led to multiple massively successful comedies, and even more imitators looking to capitalize on their success. Independent cinema would explode the following decade, filling the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/most-underrated-comedies-of-1990s/ryan-izay">1990s with plenty of its own underrated comedies</a>, but in the '80s, these were more typically passion projects funded by studios. They may have failed to make enough at the box office to be considered a success, but sometimes this was just a sign the films were ahead of their time. In an age where more and more of film history is becoming available through various streaming options, modern audiences can reevaluate and decide for themselves.&nbsp;

The Most Underrated Comedies Of The 1980s

Ryan Izay

Remakes & Reboots

Rebooting a franchise is never easy. No matter what, the filmmakers are never going to be able to successfully <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/forgotten-remakes-of-classic-movies/jacob-shelton">sway everyone who loves the original property</a>, and the best movie reboots are those that embrace the fact that they're doing something that's been done before.The most interesting thing about all of the reboots that never should have been made collected here is that they <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/movies-that-were-supposed-to-have-sequels/joedonley">never made it past one movie</a> for different reasons. Some of them were complete disasters at the box office, others were lambasted by fans, and a few made an insane amount of money and the filmmakers just couldn't get their stuff together to make another movie.It's not for us to question why these attempted reboots exist; we're simply here to say, “Wow, these really didn't pan out the way anyone hoped.”

Reboots That Never Got Past One Movie

Jacob Shelton

Entertainment

Although everyone loves <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/horror-movies-where-no-one-dies/sean-decker" target="_blank">a happy ending</a>, there are plenty of&nbsp;movies where almost everyone dies before the runtime is up. And these aren&#39;t endings like&nbsp;Avengers: Infinity War,&nbsp;where the majority of deaths are just going to be undone in a sequel.&nbsp;No, we&#39;re talking about films where everyone - or almost everyone - dies and is going to stay that way.

There are big-budget blockbusters like Rogue One: A Star Wars Story&nbsp;and&nbsp;300&nbsp;as well as favorites like&nbsp;Easy Rider&nbsp;and&nbsp;King of New York&nbsp;that just eliminate most, if not all, of the main cast. Hopefully&nbsp;you didn&#39;t get too attached to the characters who found themselves on the wrong side of <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/action-movies-where-no-one-dies/williamsbrianjake" target="_blank">life and death</a>. In any case,&nbsp;this list will run down the Hollywood films where pretty much everyone dies. Remember to vote up your favorites.

16 Movies Where Pretty Much Everyone Dies

Movies Where There Are Almost No Survivors

T.W. Mitchell

Looking back and reflecting on <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/underrated-sci-fi-movie-flops/lily-mcelveen">Hollywood flops</a> has become one of the Internet's favorite pastimes. If Tinseltown bigwigs can fail while having all the money in the world and talent to spare, the rest of us can put our failures into stark perspective. If one genre has seen its fair share of blockbuster failures over the years, it is the fantasy film.Especially after Lord of the Rings revitalized Hollywood's interest in the genre in the early 2000s, fantasy became a go-to staple of the summer release window. But moviemaking is always a gamble, and sometimes the roll of the dice isn't kind to the studios who put up the capital in the first place. So, go ahead and vote up the underrated fantasy films audiences missed the first time around.

Underrated Fantasy Movies That Flopped At The Box Office

Moviemaking is a difficult art. With so many moving parts and a years-long development process, you never know how a movie is going to turn out when post-production is finished. This is how we end up with really, really bad comic book movies that have stunning cast lists. When A-listers sign on to the next big superhero blockbuster, they&#39;re assuming they are getting involved in the next&nbsp;Avengers-level success story! Sometimes, however, you end up showcasing your talents in a&nbsp;Jonah Hex-level misfire.

We&#39;re running through all the overqualified casts from superhero films past, from The Amazing Spider-Man 2&nbsp;to&nbsp;R.I.P.D., so vote up the incredible actors whose talents were ultimately wasted on a project that wasn&#39;t worth their time in the first place.

14 Overqualified Casts That Teamed Up For Bad Comic Book Movies

The '80s were filled with excellent <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/underrated-1980s-disney-movies/tyler-mitchell">Disney movies</a>, and the 1990s featured some of the most memorable cartoons ever made, and the people&nbsp;who grew up watching them still remember them fondly. This was the decade that produced shows like&nbsp;Animaniacs, Rugrats, Batman: The Animated Series, Arthur, and so much more. While there are plenty of shows that people remember with nostalgia, there are just as many underrated shows that made the decade one of the best, as it was filled with dozens of extraordinary animated series.Not every series can go on to become a pop-cultural touchstone like&nbsp;The Powerpuff Girls. There are plenty of overlooked cartoons cluttering up dusty bins of VHS tapes at your local flea market. Those tapes are now a treasure trove of childhood memories, thanks to the fantastic cartoons that made the later half of the 1990s such an incredible decade. Most people just forgot they existed. Check through the list and vote up your favorites to see which underrated late '90s cartoons really bring you back to the decade.

Underrated Late '90s Cartoons That Really Bring Us Back

TV Program

Looking closer at films, TV shows, docs, and miniseries that explore, recreate, and occasionally flub up real historical events.

Watching History

Historical Entertainment

&quot;Truth is stranger than fiction&quot; is a cliche for a reason. Often, real-life stories serve as the basis for some of the most watchable <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-period-tv-shows-v1/ranker-tv" target="_blank">TV shows</a> and movies.&nbsp;In recent years, traditional cable channels and streaming networks have produced dozens of new shows about recent events.&nbsp;Some, such as&nbsp;Super Pumped&nbsp;and&nbsp;Dopesick, take on major news stories that shape our everyday lives. Others, such as&nbsp;Escape at Dannemora&nbsp;and&nbsp;The Act, tell smaller stories that might not have received as much media coverage but are no less compelling. But all of them are based on true stories, and all are just as entertaining as anything fictional.&nbsp;

Here are 12 modern TV shows about the 2000s that are definitely worth a watch.&nbsp;&nbsp;

12 Watchworthy TV Shows About Real Events From The 21st Century

Jim Rowley

The term &quot;flash-in-the-pan&quot; has a negative connotation, but it also accurately describes an occasional Hollywood phenomenon. Every so often, an actor becomes a big deal for a moment, only to have that moment quickly pass. This is not to say that it&#39;s their fault or that there&#39;s something inadequate about them. On the contrary, many of them are extremely talented and go on to do tons of fine work. They just don&#39;t hold on to that elusive quality of being a bankable above-the-title star. That this happens speaks far more to the overall difficulty of maintaining A-list status than it does to the abilities of the performers.

The following underrated movies&nbsp;indicate just how strong &quot;flash-in-the-pan&quot; actors can be. Each film&nbsp;shows&nbsp;the actor in a good light, giving a terrific performance in a compelling story. The reasons these films either didn&#39;t get enough notice or saw their popularity fade are varied. Regardless, they are entertaining enough to merit a rediscovery. It can be easy to mock a performer for not achieving or holding on to&nbsp;superstar status. Take a look at these&nbsp;movies, though, and you&#39;ll be reminded that skill and creativity far outweigh box-office performance.&nbsp;

Underrated Movies Starring A Flash-In-The-Pan Movie Star

Mike McGranaghan

Lists that rank the best and worst film series, sequels, prequels, threequels, and other ways movie studios chew up and regurgitate good ideas to squeeze out every last dignity-free penny.

Super-Franchise Me

Even the most over-the-top franchise starts out small. Whether it's a series about the last son of Krypton or a group of street racers who steal DVD players, if a franchise goes on long enough, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/sequels-that-raised-the-stakes-in-ridiculous-ways/tyler-mitchell">it'll eventually go off the rails</a>. Just because a film jumps the shark doesn't mean it's bad. Sometimes a franchise needs to jump the shark to truly make an impact with viewers.Some of these films are a part of franchises that <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/movie-franchises-that-should-have-ended-earlier/zach-seemayer">should have ended earlier</a>, and some of these movies&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/movies-that-ruined-their-franchises/jake-williams">ended the film series completely</a>. Most of these moments&nbsp;are fun - even if they did play a major part in a film series either going downhill or taking the franchise in a completely different direction from where it started.Determining which of these bonkers movie moments took their franchise beyond the point of no return is up to you. Just remember that once you jump the shark, there's no un-jumping.

16 Ridiculous Moments Where A Great Franchise Officially Jumped The Shark

The '80s were filled with excellent <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/underrated-1980s-disney-movies/tyler-mitchell">Disney movies</a>, and the 1990s featured some of the most memorable cartoons ever made, and the people&nbsp;who grew up watching them still remember them fondly. This was the decade that produced shows like&nbsp;Animaniacs, Rugrats, Batman: The Animated Series, Arthur, and so much more. While there are plenty of shows that people remember with nostalgia, there are just as many underrated shows that made the decade one of the best, as it was filled with dozens of extraordinary animated series.Not every series can go on to become a pop-cultural touchstone like&nbsp;The Powerpuff Girls. There are plenty of overlooked cartoons cluttering up dusty bins of VHS tapes at your local flea market. Those tapes are now a treasure trove of childhood memories, thanks to the fantastic cartoons that made the first half of the 1990s such an incredible decade. Most people just forgot they existed. Check through the list and vote up your favorite to see which underrated early '90s cartoons really bring you back to the decade.

Underrated Early '90s Cartoons That Really Bring Us Back

Lists about the best (and worst) films, TV series, novels, characters, etc. in every sci-fi genre.

The Worlds of Science Fiction

Ranking the must-watch most anticipated brand new and returning 2022 series in every genre.

2022: What to Watch

2022

Science fiction can deliver wonder and horror in equal measure, and the best sci-fi shows of 2022 have it all. From fresh additions to long-loved franchises and adaptations of science fiction classics to new stories going where no show has gone before, the new sci-fi TV series premiering in 2022 are ready to take off.

New science fiction series in 2022 bring everything from brave new worlds and the wonders of space to surprising superheroes. Favorite far-off worlds get expanded in <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-new-sci-fi-tv-shows/ranker-tv?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">new sci-fi series</a> while new frontiers are explored, making 2022 rich in new sci-fi series. Two new sci-fi series, Astrid &amp; Lilly Save The World and Chosen, combine coming of age stories with revelations that are out-of-this-world.

Check out the 2022 sci-fi shows below, then <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/upcoming-sci-fi-shows-fantasy-shows-2022/molly-gander" target="_blank">see what other upcoming science fiction is planned for the far future year of 2022</a>.

The Best New Sci-Fi Shows Of 2022

Molly Gander

Writing good comedy is about the hardest thing you can do as a screenwriter. Just look at the worst comic relief characters to come out of Hollywood in recent years as an example of this. If shoehorning great comedic characters into your blockbusters was easy, everyone would be able to pull it off. Instead, we&#39;ve gotten characters like Skids and Mudflap in&nbsp;Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen&nbsp;and Jar Jar Binks in&nbsp;The Phantom Menace. And those are just the weirdly racist ones from high-profile movies!

Throw in others like Rhino from&nbsp;Bolt,&nbsp;Fergie in&nbsp;Judge Dredd, and Kingo in&nbsp;Eternals&nbsp;and you&#39;ve really got something to write home about. Some of the movies below may not have been great in the first place, but they ultimately ended up being somewhat <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/movies-ruined-by-bad-villains/tyler-mitchell" target="_blank">ruined by these characters</a>.

14 Movies Held Back By Bad Comic Relief Characters

14 Great Movies Held Back By Bad Comic Relief Characters

Adaptations

The best comic book shows inject life into beloved characters and stories, and the best comic book shows of 2022 are no exception. From the big two continuing their expanded universes to shows that have nothing to do with the DECU or MCU, the new comic book TV series premiering in 2022 are heroically good.DC comic book shows came out of the gate ahead in 2022 with two superhero shows, Peacemaker airing early in January. Comic book shows like Heartstopper by Alice Oseman - also show that comic books are about more than superheroes, with its sweet coming-of-age romance. The anime FreakAngels is a little different, in that its based on a webcomic - but it's 2022, and the difference between something that was published online before it became a physical book is getting thin.Vote up the best new comic book series that are airing for the first time in 2022 and see where your new favorites rank.

The Best New Comic Book Shows Of 2022

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Carnage

Deathstroke

Gambit

Teen Wolf

The Vampire Diaries

Merlin

Stranger Things

Star Trek: Discovery

Westworld

Stan Lee

Iron Man

Thor

Are you a Marvel fanatic? Vote on these lists of the best, funniest, dumbest, most underrated, etc. characters in the MCU to have your voice heard.

MCU Character Power Rankings

Marvel Comics

Since the big-screen debut of Iron Man in his self-titled 2008 franchise-starter, the Marvel Cinematic Universe has been turning niche characters into household names - and reigniting the popularity of legendary characters from its comic-book pages. Many of the greatest comic book characters of all-time - superhero and otherwise - have been featured throughout the franchise and its many sub-franchises.Beyond the big-ticket superheroes like Thor, Captain America, and Spider-Man, the likes of Bucky Barnes, Happy Hogan, Rocket Raccoon, and Bruce Banner are among the best MCU characters. and that’s just the heroes - the list wouldn’t be complete without the ongoing series’ many memorable villains, including Killmonger, Vulture, Loki, and Thanos.From movies like the original team-up, The Avengers, to TV shows like <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-agents-of-shield-storylines/jonathan-kantor">Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.</a> and Moon Knight, the Marvel Cinematic Universe continues to expand. Who is <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/underrated-mcu-characters/joedonley">your favorite</a> character? Who deserves <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/marvel-characters-missing-from-the-mcu-movies/williamsbrianjake">more screen time</a>? Vote up the best characters <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-mcu-movies/ranker-film">in the MCU</a>, and feel free to add any new or underrated characters to the list. After all, there are still plenty of Marvel characters <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/top-avengers-not-in-mcu/joedonley">who haven’t showed up… yet</a>.

The Best Characters In The Marvel Cinematic Universe

Fictional Character

Ranker Community

All the best shows airing new episodes on regular TV and streaming through online media.

TV: What's On Now?

Deep-diving into HBO's sci-fi Western, now playing Season 3.

Sci-Fi

Few TV genres are as tricky to get right as the science-fiction series. However, this also allows for there to be an unlimited number of <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/underrated-sci-fi-shows-2010s/jonathan-kantor">sci-fi shows</a> with different tones, scopes, and stories depending on the platform they're coming from - be it a big-budget network smash hit, or a smaller and more intimate <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-very-best-of-premium-cable-original-programming?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">cable series</a>. There are some excellent current sci-fi shows on television&nbsp;- but which do you think are the best?It's time to pick the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/underrated-sci-fi-shows-funny/erin-cody">best sci-fi shows on television</a> right now - those you think everyone should be watching. These are <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-best-scifi-television-series-of-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">sci fi TV shows</a> or sci fi series that voters have agreed are the best of the genre - at least for the current crop (we all know Battlestar Galactica would outrank them all!). However, new&nbsp;sci-fi shows like The&nbsp;Mandalorian and Upload might quickly climb up&nbsp;the list.&nbsp;Check out this list of the best sci-fi shows on television right now and vote up the good current science <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="http://www.ranker.com/list/historical-fiction-tv-shows-and-series/reference?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">fiction shows</a> you think deserve the top spots. Whether you prefer a modern iteration of the classic Star Trek franchise, or an anthology series for the ages, if it's a great sci-fi airing now, you'll find it below.

Sci-Fi Shows You Should Be Watching Now

30+ Current Sci-Fi Shows You Should Be Watching, Ranked by Fans

Ranker TV

Looking for movies and TV shows that are rated T for Teen? These lists feature  great movies and TV programs about teens, enjoyed by people of all ages.

Rated T for Teen

Best TV

Teens can be some of the most loyal television series fans. Can be. Sometimes they&#39;re too busy on their iPhones and pirating music to watch TV. But, not all teens are hormonal nightmares... they&#39;re just complicated. They&#39;re about as complicated as these great teen scifi shows. These greatest teen fantasy shows of all time. What does that mean? It means that these shows are about teens are in the middle of finding themselves and these great shows help them shape their identity. Are they a Buffy person? Or is The 100 more their speed? This is the second most important question when you&#39;re a teen - just behind, &quot;what music do you listen to?&quot;

Some of the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-current-fantasy-tv-series/ranker-tv" target="_blank">best fantasy shows</a> of all time are primarily made for a teenage audience. That being said, it&#39;s up to you, Rankers. Which of these teen sci-fi fantasy shows is the greatest ever? Remember, just the shows that have mostly teen characters - even if the actors tend to be a little older than high school.

Once Upon a Time

The Best Teen Sci-Fi And Fantasy TV Series

The Best Teen Scifi & Fantasy TV Series, Ranked By Fans

Lists that rank the best, worst, smartest, richest, fastest, most powerful, etc., etc., characters in comic book history.

The People on the Page

Comic Books & Characters

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Certain <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-superheroes-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">comic book characters</a> definitely lend themselves to film better than others.

Sometimes it&#39;s their costume, or their power-set being cinematically dynamic (how Hydroman made this list), or how necessary they are to the universe, or even to a specific storyline. Many <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/biggest-superheroes-villains-not-in-live-action-movies-tv/stephanroget" target="_blank">heroes and villains</a> out there deserve their turn in the limelight. With Guardians of the Galaxy, Marvel showed no character is too obscure to delight fans, and with Captain America: The Winter Soldier&nbsp;and The Dark Knight they proved that you really can have multiple villains work in a single film... unlike the disasters that are&nbsp;Spider-Man 3 and Batman &amp; Robin.

From fan favorites (Carnage!) to how-do-they-not-have-a-movie-yet?! (Ms. Marvel, and yes we know it&#39;s eventually coming but it&#39;s not here yet), these are the comic characters we should see in movies. We also added characters that need to be redone in the comic book film industry (Green Lantern... among others).

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