The best movies set in the future

‘I Am Legend’ (2007)

‘I Am Legend’ (2007), ‘12 Monkeys’ (1995), ‘Oblivion’ (2013), ‘Surrogates’ (2009), ‘Dawn of the Planet of the Apes’ (2014), ‘The Hunger Games’ (2012), ‘Avatar’ (2009), ‘District 9’ (2009), ‘Inception’ (2010), ‘Sunshine’ (2007), ‘Back to the Future’ (1985), ‘WALL-E’ (2008)

This film certainly is legendary. Will Smith stars as Robert Neville. In a future where all are dead or monsters, Neville must find the solution.

‘12 Monkeys’ (1995)

‘I Am Legend’ (2007), ‘12 Monkeys’ (1995), ‘Oblivion’ (2013), ‘Surrogates’ (2009), ‘Dawn of the Planet of the Apes’ (2014), ‘The Hunger Games’ (2012), ‘Avatar’ (2009), ‘District 9’ (2009), ‘Inception’ (2010), ‘Sunshine’ (2007), ‘Back to the Future’ (1985), ‘WALL-E’ (2008)

The theme of viruses is very topical. James Cole, played by Bruce Willis, is sent back into time to figure out where a man-made virus began.

‘Oblivion’ (2013)

‘I Am Legend’ (2007), ‘12 Monkeys’ (1995), ‘Oblivion’ (2013), ‘Surrogates’ (2009), ‘Dawn of the Planet of the Apes’ (2014), ‘The Hunger Games’ (2012), ‘Avatar’ (2009), ‘District 9’ (2009), ‘Inception’ (2010), ‘Sunshine’ (2007), ‘Back to the Future’ (1985), ‘WALL-E’ (2008)

The world has been destroyed and resources are limited. Another sci-fi veteran, Tom Cruise, plays Jack. He has to venture into Earth to find its final resources.

‘Surrogates’ (2009)

‘I Am Legend’ (2007), ‘12 Monkeys’ (1995), ‘Oblivion’ (2013), ‘Surrogates’ (2009), ‘Dawn of the Planet of the Apes’ (2014), ‘The Hunger Games’ (2012), ‘Avatar’ (2009), ‘District 9’ (2009), ‘Inception’ (2010), ‘Sunshine’ (2007), ‘Back to the Future’ (1985), ‘WALL-E’ (2008)

The whole world is lived through robots and humans stay in their pods. Bruce Willis, playing Greer, has to venture into the real world to solve some non-virtual murders.

‘Dawn of the Planet of the Apes’ (2014)

‘I Am Legend’ (2007), ‘12 Monkeys’ (1995), ‘Oblivion’ (2013), ‘Surrogates’ (2009), ‘Dawn of the Planet of the Apes’ (2014), ‘The Hunger Games’ (2012), ‘Avatar’ (2009), ‘District 9’ (2009), ‘Inception’ (2010), ‘Sunshine’ (2007), ‘Back to the Future’ (1985), ‘WALL-E’ (2008)

The social domination of humans over the rest of the animal kingdom is thrown off-balance when apes genetically mutate to become intelligent beings.

‘The Hunger Games’ (2012)

‘I Am Legend’ (2007), ‘12 Monkeys’ (1995), ‘Oblivion’ (2013), ‘Surrogates’ (2009), ‘Dawn of the Planet of the Apes’ (2014), ‘The Hunger Games’ (2012), ‘Avatar’ (2009), ‘District 9’ (2009), ‘Inception’ (2010), ‘Sunshine’ (2007), ‘Back to the Future’ (1985), ‘WALL-E’ (2008)

Jennifer Lawrence playing Katniss Everdeen has to fight to the death in a terrifying televised game show set in the future. 

‘Avatar’ (2009)

‘I Am Legend’ (2007), ‘12 Monkeys’ (1995), ‘Oblivion’ (2013), ‘Surrogates’ (2009), ‘Dawn of the Planet of the Apes’ (2014), ‘The Hunger Games’ (2012), ‘Avatar’ (2009), ‘District 9’ (2009), ‘Inception’ (2010), ‘Sunshine’ (2007), ‘Back to the Future’ (1985), ‘WALL-E’ (2008)

This excellent futuristic movie won three Oscars! James Cameron directs this wonderful story of humans who enter into an unfamiliar world.

‘District 9’ (2009)

‘I Am Legend’ (2007), ‘12 Monkeys’ (1995), ‘Oblivion’ (2013), ‘Surrogates’ (2009), ‘Dawn of the Planet of the Apes’ (2014), ‘The Hunger Games’ (2012), ‘Avatar’ (2009), ‘District 9’ (2009), ‘Inception’ (2010), ‘Sunshine’ (2007), ‘Back to the Future’ (1985), ‘WALL-E’ (2008)

When aliens come to Earth, they are forced to live in horrible conditions. It is a tragic story of misunderstanding and fear towards an unknown species.

‘Inception’ (2010)

‘I Am Legend’ (2007), ‘12 Monkeys’ (1995), ‘Oblivion’ (2013), ‘Surrogates’ (2009), ‘Dawn of the Planet of the Apes’ (2014), ‘The Hunger Games’ (2012), ‘Avatar’ (2009), ‘District 9’ (2009), ‘Inception’ (2010), ‘Sunshine’ (2007), ‘Back to the Future’ (1985), ‘WALL-E’ (2008)

It does not seem so different from our world today, but 'Inception' gives us a scary glimpse into how we may manipulate the brain using technology. The soundtrack is great as well. 

‘Sunshine’ (2007)

‘I Am Legend’ (2007), ‘12 Monkeys’ (1995), ‘Oblivion’ (2013), ‘Surrogates’ (2009), ‘Dawn of the Planet of the Apes’ (2014), ‘The Hunger Games’ (2012), ‘Avatar’ (2009), ‘District 9’ (2009), ‘Inception’ (2010), ‘Sunshine’ (2007), ‘Back to the Future’ (1985), ‘WALL-E’ (2008)

The sun is going out and it is up to a small group of astronauts to fix it. 'Sunshine' features an all-star cast with Chris Evans, Cillian Murphy, and Rose Byrne.

‘Back to the Future’ (1985)

‘I Am Legend’ (2007), ‘12 Monkeys’ (1995), ‘Oblivion’ (2013), ‘Surrogates’ (2009), ‘Dawn of the Planet of the Apes’ (2014), ‘The Hunger Games’ (2012), ‘Avatar’ (2009), ‘District 9’ (2009), ‘Inception’ (2010), ‘Sunshine’ (2007), ‘Back to the Future’ (1985), ‘WALL-E’ (2008)

If you have not seen this film, you must. It is a right of passage for every human. Doc Brown sends his younger friend Marty McFly 30 years into the past.

‘WALL-E’ (2008)

‘I Am Legend’ (2007), ‘12 Monkeys’ (1995), ‘Oblivion’ (2013), ‘Surrogates’ (2009), ‘Dawn of the Planet of the Apes’ (2014), ‘The Hunger Games’ (2012), ‘Avatar’ (2009), ‘District 9’ (2009), ‘Inception’ (2010), ‘Sunshine’ (2007), ‘Back to the Future’ (1985), ‘WALL-E’ (2008)

This heartwarming movie follows a robot around the wasteland of Earth. He has to put the rubbish in order, but in among it he finds new life.

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