{"id":25988,"date":"2025-08-08T09:29:29","date_gmt":"2025-08-08T09:29:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/metaverseplanet.net\/blog\/?p=25988"},"modified":"2025-12-31T07:18:29","modified_gmt":"2025-12-31T07:18:29","slug":"10-legendary-space-movies-you-must-watch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/metaverseplanet.net\/blog\/10-legendary-space-movies-you-must-watch\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Legendary Space Movies You Must Watch"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>There are many great <strong>space-themed movies<\/strong>, but we&#8217;ve compiled a list of science-fiction films that will raise your excitement level with every viewing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since humanity&#8217;s existence, we&#8217;ve always been curious about the unknown and have tried to reach beyond our borders. The great beyond, a space beyond our planet, has been one of our biggest curiosities. Myths and sagas have been written, and <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/metaverseplanet.net\/blog\/future-technology-science-fiction-movies\/\" data-type=\"category\" data-id=\"171\">movies<\/a><\/em><\/strong> and TV shows have been created. So, what are the best space-themed <strong>movies<\/strong> you can watch in a single sitting?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article, we&#8217;ll embark on a journey through <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/metaverseplanet.net\/blog\/2001-a-space-odyssey-1968\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"25984\">space movies <\/a><\/em><\/strong>that have received positive reviews from both audiences and critics. You&#8217;ll truly enjoy watching these productions. Without further ado, let&#8217;s dive into our list of space-themed <strong>movies<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Space-Themed <strong>Movies<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>2001: A Space Odyssey<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Interstellar<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Arrival<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Alien<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Contact<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ad Astra<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sunshine<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Planet of the Apes<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The Martian<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Gravity<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2001: A Space Odyssey<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY - Trailer\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/oR_e9y-bka0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Year:<\/strong> 1968 <strong>Director:<\/strong> Stanley Kubrick <strong>IMDb:<\/strong> 8.3 <strong>Rotten Tomatoes:<\/strong> 90%<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Regarded by many cinephiles as one of the greatest films in history, <strong>2001: A Space Odyssey<\/strong> must be at the top of our list. This movie, released in 1968 and directed by the legendary <strong>Stanley Kubrick<\/strong>, is inspired by a story from Arthur C. Clarke. With its impressive visuals and effects for its time, the <strong>movie<\/strong> follows a spacecraft crew on a journey to Jupiter to find the origin of a mysterious object discovered on the Moon. The crew consists of two humans and a <strong>supercomputer<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Interstellar<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Interstellar Movie - Official Trailer\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/2LqzF5WauAw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Year:<\/strong> 2014 <strong>Director:<\/strong> Christopher Nolan <strong>IMDb:<\/strong> 8.7 <strong>Rotten Tomatoes:<\/strong> 73%<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This space epic, directed by the legendary <strong>Christopher Nolan<\/strong>, takes you on a journey unlike anything you&#8217;ve ever experienced. Exploring themes like <strong>black holes<\/strong>, wormholes, dimensions, and the end of the planet, the <strong>movie<\/strong> shows a pilot named Joseph Cooper and his crew searching for a new home for humanity as Earth becomes uninhabitable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Arrival<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Arrival Trailer (2016) - Paramount Pictures\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/tFMo3UJ4B4g?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Year:<\/strong> 2017 <strong>Director:<\/strong> Denis Villeneuve <strong>IMDb:<\/strong> 7.9 <strong>Rotten Tomatoes:<\/strong> 94%<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While many <strong>movies<\/strong> on this list feature humanity exploring distant planets and their inhabitants, in <strong>Arrival<\/strong>, it&#8217;s the aliens who come to Earth. Their intentions are unknown, so a <strong>linguist and a physicist<\/strong> must work together to establish communication with them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Alien<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Alien (1979) Trailer\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/LjLamj-b0I8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Year:<\/strong> 1979 <strong>Director:<\/strong> Ridley Scott <strong>IMDb:<\/strong> 8.4 <strong>Rotten Tomatoes:<\/strong> 98%<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This <strong>movie<\/strong> combines the science fiction and horror genres, following a crew as they travel through <strong>deep space<\/strong>. After receiving a distress signal from another ship, they discover an egg containing a creature they&#8217;ve never encountered before. We meet the <strong>Xenomorph<\/strong>, one of cinema&#8217;s most iconic creatures, for the first time in this <strong>movie<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contact<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Contact (1997) Trailer #1 | Movieclips Classic Trailers\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Q399v-pMG30?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Year:<\/strong> 1996 <strong>Director:<\/strong> Robert Zemeckis <strong>IMDb:<\/strong> 7.5 <strong>Rotten Tomatoes:<\/strong> 68%<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Adapted from the book of the same name by scientist <strong>Carl Sagan<\/strong>, who made the universe accessible to the world, <strong>Contact<\/strong> is a <strong>movie<\/strong> that explores space without being set in it. You&#8217;ll lose track of time watching this <strong>movie<\/strong>, which follows what happens after an unknown signal is received from space. It&#8217;s a must-watch <strong>movie<\/strong> not only for its space theme but also for how it delves into how humanity, religion, and other institutions would react in such a situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ad Astra<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Ad Astra | Official Trailer [HD] | 20th Century FOX\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/P6AaSMfXHbA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Year:<\/strong> 2019 <strong>Director:<\/strong> James Gray <strong>IMDb:<\/strong> 6.5 <strong>Rotten Tomatoes:<\/strong> 83%<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Astronaut Roy McBride embarks on a mission to find his father, who disappeared into deep space 30 years ago. When his father&#8217;s experiments threaten the solar system, Roy begins to question both the fate of humanity and his family&#8217;s past. This is a philosophical journey into the depths of space, touching on <strong>loneliness, survival, and the future of humanity<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sunshine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"\ud83c\udfa5 SUNSHINE (2007) | Movie Trailer | Full HD | 1080p\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/h9CgwOifQzo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Year:<\/strong> 2007 <strong>Director:<\/strong> Danny Boyle <strong>IMDb:<\/strong> 7.2 <strong>Rotten Tomatoes:<\/strong> 77%<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In <strong>Sunshine<\/strong>, the sun is dying, and the only way to re-ignite it is to send a crew into space to <strong>launch a nuclear bomb into it<\/strong>. The cast includes Chris Evans, Cillian Murphy, Michelle Yeoh, Rose Byrne, and Benedict Wong, all of whom are trapped inside a ticking time bomb. This <strong>movie<\/strong>, which is not widely known, is an incredibly thrilling production.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Planet of the Apes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Planet of the Apes (1968) trailer\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/VjcpRHuPjOI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Year:<\/strong> 1968 <strong>Director:<\/strong> Franklin J. Schaffner <strong>IMDb:<\/strong> 8.0 <strong>Rotten Tomatoes:<\/strong> 86%<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most famous science fiction <strong>movies<\/strong> of all time, <strong>Planet of the Apes<\/strong> tells the story of a spaceship crew arriving on a planet dominated by primates, where they discover a <strong>dark secret<\/strong>. The original <strong>movie<\/strong>, which continues to have updated versions and sequels today, is a definite standout among the best space-themed <strong>movies<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Martian<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"The Martian | Official Trailer [HD] | 20th Century FOX\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ej3ioOneTy8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Year:<\/strong> 2015 <strong>Director:<\/strong> Ridley Scott <strong>IMDb:<\/strong> 8.0 <strong>Rotten Tomatoes:<\/strong> 91%<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Based on the popular novel, <strong>The Martian<\/strong> follows the attempt to rescue astronaut Mark Watney, who was left behind on Mars. We watch the adventures of the astronaut as he tries to <strong>survive alone on Mars<\/strong>. This <strong>movie<\/strong> features a very well-known cast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Gravity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Gravity - Official Main Trailer [2K HD]\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/OiTiKOy59o4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Year:<\/strong> 2013 <strong>Director:<\/strong> Alfonso Cuaron <strong>IMDb:<\/strong> 7.7 <strong>Rotten Tomatoes:<\/strong> 96%<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Ryan Stone and astronaut Matt Kowalsky get <strong>stranded in space<\/strong> after their space shuttle is hit by debris during a spacewalk. With communication to Earth cut off, the pair tries to survive with limited oxygen and resources. The story follows Ryan&#8217;s intense struggle to find a way back to Earth, pushing her psychological and physical limits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>This concludes our list of space-themed <strong>movies<\/strong>. If you&#8217;re a space enthusiast, you should definitely check out the <strong>movies<\/strong> on this list. What do you think about these <strong>movies<\/strong>? Do you have any other recommendations? We&#8217;d love to hear your thoughts!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">You Might Also Like;<\/h3>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__list wp-block-latest-posts\"><\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There are many great space-themed movies, but we&#8217;ve compiled a list of science-fiction films that will raise your excitement level with every viewing. Since humanity&#8217;s existence, we&#8217;ve always been curious about the unknown and have tried to reach beyond our borders. The great beyond, a space beyond our planet, has been one of our biggest &hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":25999,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"googlesitekit_rrm_CAown96uCw:productID":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[323,152],"tags":[206,330,272],"class_list":["post-25988","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-cyberculture","category-spaces","tag-movie-lists","tag-movies","tag-space-movies"],"amp_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/metaverseplanet.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25988","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/metaverseplanet.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/metaverseplanet.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/metaverseplanet.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/metaverseplanet.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=25988"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/metaverseplanet.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25988\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/metaverseplanet.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/25999"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/metaverseplanet.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=25988"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/metaverseplanet.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=25988"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/metaverseplanet.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=25988"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}