Dive into the world of extraterrestrial encounters with this curated list of UFO and alien movies available on Netflix. From thrilling action to mind-bending sci-fi, there's something for every fan of the genre.
Must-Watch Alien Invasion Films
Extinction
Extinction follows Peter, who is having visions of an incoming alien invasion that turn out to be prophetic. Soon enough, he's forced on the frontlines of a war against a technologically superior alien invasion force. Extinction's approach isn’t anything we’ve seen before, but there are some solid twists in its plot-along with enough spectacle to please fans of the genre.
Beyond Skyline
In the midst of an alien invasion, one Los Angeles police officer takes it upon himself to rescue as many people as he can from incoming abductions. First rescuing his son from jail, he then forms a coalition of fellow Los Angelenos to evade the attack and defeat the extraterrestrial forces.
Rim of the World
If you want to see how teen campers handle a terrifying alien invasion, Rim of the World is a great option-especially for young adults.
Warriors of Future
Warriors of Future arrives from Hong Kong, marking the directorial debut of visual effects artist Ng Yuen-fai-so yes, you can expect a ton of eye candy in this dystopian action thriller. Set in a war-ravaged Earth circa 2055, a mysterious and seemingly living planet named Pandora (no, not that one) suddenly appears over Hong Kong and starts taking over Earth.
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Sci-Fi Classics and Adaptations
Annihilation
This adaptation of Jeff VanderMeer’s mind-bending sci-fi novel follows a group of women who are exploring a quarantined zone called Area X. The region has become lush with vegetation-and home to unusual creatures after a meteor crash. It’s a visually striking movie that beautifully handles some of the wildest scenes from the book, but it also goes in its own direction in its retelling of VanderMeer’s story.
Dune (1984)
Sure, David Lynch’s adaptation of the massive book series may not have been as big of a smash as Denis Villeneuve's take on the franchise. But Lynch's film is still colorful and fascinating, boasting some of the director’s most ambitious filmmaking moments. Almost 40 years later, the production design and practical effects still looks absolutely incredible.
Star Trek (2009)
Sure, you can clown on J.J. Abrams for his love of lens flares, but that honestly discounts how well-constructed this Star Trek reboot really is. Abrams makes iconic locations like Starfleet Academy and the Enterprise feel alive in a the way only a fan of the series could have-and his casting of the crew is stellar.
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Starship Troopers
Starship Troopers toes the line between thrilling and goofy in a way only '90s movies can. From Total Recall director Paul Verhoeven, this globetrotting war film received a totally unfair shake by critics and audiences-who just saw it as a mindless action flick, completely missing the film's satirical elements.
Unexpected Gems
Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius
Don't knock this just yet; a dive into kid shows of yesteryear might just be what you're missing in your alien movie queue. Nickelodeon’s beloved “kid with a knack for invention” faces his greatest challenge yet when the parents of his hometown in Retroville are kidnapped by aliens. In the true spirit of “Necessity breeds innovation,” Jimmy puts his troubleshooting skills to use with the help of his crew of friends in an effort to rescue their parents.
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Spectral
When a disproportionate number of soldiers begin falling to unknown forces while at war in Europe, a Special Operations team is assigned to get to the bottom of it.
Movie Selection Guide
To help you choose your next movie night feature, here’s a quick guide:
| Movie Title | Genre | Why Watch |
|---|---|---|
| Extinction | Sci-Fi Action | Unique plot twists and alien invasion spectacle. |
| Beyond Skyline | Sci-Fi Action | A police officer saves people from incoming abductions |
| Annihilation | Sci-Fi Horror | Visually striking with a mind-bending storyline. |
| Dune (1984) | Sci-Fi Epic | Ambitious filmmaking with incredible production design. |
| Star Trek (2009) | Sci-Fi Action | Well-constructed reboot with a stellar cast. |
| Starship Troopers | Sci-Fi Satire | Thrilling and goofy with satirical elements. |
| Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius | Animated Adventure | Nostalgic and surprisingly engaging. |
| Rim of the World | Sci-Fi Action | Teen campers handle a alien invasion |
| Warriors of Future | Sci-Fi Action | Eye candy in this dystopian action thriller |
| Spectral | Sci-Fi Thriller | A Special Operations team is assigned to get to the bottom of it. |
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