Denis Villeneuve has directed the upcoming American epic science fiction movie ‘Dune: Part 2’ which is the sequel to the 2021 movie ‘Dune’ and is adapted from Frank Herbert’s same-named 1965 novel.
The plot follows Paul Atreides, played by Timothee Chalamet, uniting the Fremen people to fight against House Harkonnen.
Other cast members include Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, Austin Butler, Josh Brolin, Florence Pugh, Dave Bautista, Christopher Walken, etc. Dune: Part 2 is set to be released on November 3, 2023.
Following is a list of other science fiction films that you might follow while waiting for the upcoming Dune: Part 2.
Top 10 Films Like Dune: Part 2.
Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials (2015)-
This American dystopian science fiction movie is adapted from the 2010 novel by James Dashner– ‘The Scorch Trials‘. The movie is a direct sequel to The Maze Runner movie series’ 2014 installment ‘The Maze Runner’.
The plot revolves around Thomas and his friends finding themselves in a lifeless world after being shifted to the facility of Mr. Janson. Dylan O’Brien reprised his role as Thomas in the movie. It was released in the United States on September 18, 2015.
Ready Player One (2018)-
Steven Spielberg directed the American science fiction movie that is adapted from the same named novel by Ernest Cline. The plot of the movie is set in 2045 in which most of humanity is using a virtual reality simulation to escape the real world.
Tye Sheridan, Olivia Cooke, Ben Mendelsohn, T.J. Miller, Simon Pegg, and Mark Rylance are cast members of the movie. It was released in the United States on March 29, 2018.
The Matrix Resurrections (2021)-
Lana Wachowski directed the American science fiction action movie that is the fourth installment of the Matrix franchise.
The plot follows Neo aka Thomas Anderson who finds it difficult to distinguish between reality and fantasy while leading a supposedly ordinary life of a video game developer.
Canadian actor Keanu Reeves portrayed Neo in the movie. It was released in the United States on December 22, 2021.
Chaos Walking (2021)-
Doug Liman directed the American dystopian sci-fi action thriller movie that is based on the sci-fi trilogy Chaos Walking by Patrick Ness.
The plot revolves around a young man named Todd Hewitt living in a dystopian world where there is no woman and where living creatures are able to hear the thoughts of each other through images, sounds, and words.
But after a woman named Viola crash lands on the planet, Hewitt becomes engaged in protecting her from harm.
Tom Holland and Daisy Ridley portrayed Todd Hewitt and Viola Eade in the movie. It was released in the United States on March 5, 2021.
Jupiter Ascending (2015)-
The plot of this space opera movie is centered upon an ordinary cleaning woman named Jupiter Jones and an interplanetary warrior named Caine Wise as Wise informs Jones that she is destined to protect Earth from the destructive force.
American actor Channing Tatum portrayed Caine Wise in the movie with Mila Kunis starring as Jupiter Jones.
The movie premiered at the Sundance Film Festival on January 27, 2015. It was released in the United States on the 6th of February that year.
Elysium (2013)-
Neill Blomkamp directed the dystopian science fiction action movie the plot of which is set on both a ravaged Earth and Elysium, a luxurious artificial world.
In 2145 the rich people live in Elysium and the poor ones live on Earth. Max is the main character of the movie who travels to Elysium to bring a change to the fate of the human race by restoring equality.
Matt Damon portrayed Max Da Costa in the movie. It was released in the United States on August 9, 2013.
Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011)-
Rupert Wyatt directed the American sci-fi movie that serves as a reboot of the Planet of the Apes film series.
The plot revolves around a genetically enhanced chimpanzee named Caesar who becomes able to think like humans due to being subjected to a new drug. After facing injustice, he leads an ape rising to fight against the human race. It was released on August 5, 2011.
Edge of Tomorrow (2014)-
Doug Liman directed the American science fiction movie the plot of which follows public relations officer William Cage who finds himself in a time loop after being tasked with joining a landing operation against aliens.
Tom Cruise portrayed Major William Cage in the movie. It was released in the United States on June 6, 2014.
Allegiant (2016)-
Robert Schwentke directed the dystopian science fiction action movie that serves as the third and final movie of The Divergent Series. The film was released in the United States on March 18, 2016.
Ender’s Game (2013)-
This military science fiction action movie is adapted from the same named 1985 novel by Orson Scott Card.
The plot follows an unusually gifted child named Ender who gets sent to space to prepare for a potential alien invasion. Asa Butterfield portrayed Ender in the movie. It was released in the United States on November 1, 2013.
