Netflix continues to have an impressive collection of science fiction films that will satisfy all fans of the genre. edge of tomorrow is one of the service’s better offerings. Tom Cruise is the star, so expect plenty of impressive action sequences. Speaking of action: The lightning And Godzilla Minus One have been fan favorites since their arrival on the service.

There are more science fiction films available to you. You just need to know where to look. Check out one of these five sci-fi films this October. Our favorites include the sequel to a popular dystopian horror film, an innovative sci-fi romance about love and heartbreak, and the fourth film in an iconic series.

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The Platform 2 (2024)

Netflix audiences love disturbing thrillers. The platforma 2019 Spanish dystopian horror film, became one of the most-watched non-English films ever on Netflix. It’s time to return to the pit for the sequel. The platform 2. As a reminder, the Vertical Self-Management Center, also known as the Pit, is a 333-story prison with two inmates per floor. Before the prisoners enter the pit, they have to declare their favorite food and are only allowed to eat that. A platform supplies the inmates with food once a day. The higher you live, the more food is available, as the platform does not refill when lowered to the ground.

The sequel is told from the perspective of Perempuán (Milena Smit), an inmate who questions the laws in prison. The hungrier the prisoners become, the more restless they become, leading to riots and violence. The platform 2 is not for the faint of heart as the mutinies are bloody and brutal. However, if you liked the premise of the first film, the sequel will live up to your expectations.

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Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004)

Eternal sunshine of the flawless mind is the rare film that makes you feel depressed, inspired and loved all at the same time. Charlie Kaufman’s sensational screenplay takes audiences through the range of emotions in this deeply felt sci-fi romance. Jim Carrey delivers the best performance of his career as Joel Barish, an introverted man struggling to move on from a painful breakup with his girlfriend Clementine (Kate Winslet).

To make matters worse, Clementine undergoes a memory erasure procedure, effectively erasing Joel from her memory. Devastated, Joel undergoes the same procedure. As his memories fade, Joel relives his favorite moments with Clementine and falls in love again. Supported by moving images from the director Michel Gondry, Eternal sunshine of the flawless mind is an eye-opening and authentic look at love and heartache.

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The Matrix Resurrections (2021)

The long-awaited fourth Matrix film, The Matrix Resurrectionsis the one that goes completely meta. Set 60 years later revolutionsIn “The Matrix,” Thomas Anderson (Keanu Reeves) works as a video game developer. However, he faintly remembers his life as Neo and brings these memories into the game. Unbeknownst to Neo, he is still trapped in the Matrix.

A group of rebels led by Bugs (Jessica Henwick) and Morpheus (Yahya Abdul-Mateen II) work to free Neo from the Matrix. Neo learns that Trinity (Carrie-Anne Moss) is being held captive by his former nemesis, Agent Smith (Jonathan Groff). Although the action sequences aren’t as strong as previous iterations, The Matrix Resurrections is a fun return to a world so many love.

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The Butterfly Effect (2004)

In the early 2000s, Ashton Kutcher was a prominent comedic actor in projects such as That ’70s show, Just Married, And Dude, where is my car? When Kutcher changed it and played along The butterfly effectCritics didn’t know how to handle it and most blamed the actor for the film’s failure. Time heals all wounds, and it’s fair to say that Kutcher was unfairly vilified for his performance in this slightly above-average thriller.

Evan Treborn (Kutcher) suffered several psychological traumas as a child, which led to many blackouts. As a student, Evan learns that he can travel back in time and rewrite history. Evan can even change the past for friends, especially those who have experienced unspeakable tragedies. But changing the past affects the future, creating a new set of nightmarish realities. The ending will leave you speechless.

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Ugly (2024)

Before The Hunger Games And Different Scott Westerfeld wrote that it took young adult dystopias to a new level Uglya post-apocalyptic novel about beauty standards and body image. Almost 20 years later Ugly finally got the live-action treatment from Netflix. In the future, 16-year-olds will have to undergo a special operation to go from “ugly” to “pretty”. Once they’re pretty, they head to the city where they party with society’s elite.

All Tally Youngblood ever wanted to be is pretty. Tally’s best friend Peris (Chase Stokes) undergoes surgery first, leaving her alone for the next three months. During this time, Tally meets Shay (Brianne Tju) and learns about “The Smoke,” the free land where uglies live outside the city. When Shay disappears on the day of surgery, Tally sets out on an adventure to find her friend. What she discovers will change her future and change everything she ever knew about society.

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