35 Great Movies similar to Avatar!

This compilation includes science fiction movies that are similar to "Avatar" in terms of their themes, visual style, and special effects. Each of these films offers a unique and imaginative world, filled with stunning landscapes and breathtaking action sequences. They also explore broader concepts such as humanity's relationship with technology, the consequences of exploiting natural resources, and the meaning of existence. These movies are a feast for the eyes, and are sure to captivate and inspire audiences with their creativity and technical prowess.

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Inception

Year
2010
Release Date
8 Jul 2010
Runtime (mins)
148
IMDb Rating
8.80
Directors
  • Christopher Nolan
Genres
  • Action
  • Adventure
  • Sci-Fi
  • Thriller
Where To Watch in US
  • Hulu
  • Amazon Instant Video
  • Apple iTunes
  • Google Play
  • Vudu
Where To Watch in Australia
  • Stan
  • Foxtel
  • Binge
  • Ritz at Home
  • Amazon Prime
  • Paramount Plus
Where To Watch in Canada
  • Netflix
  • Crave
Inception

The Shape of Water

Year
2017
Release Date
31 Aug 2017
Runtime (mins)
123
IMDb Rating
7.30
Directors
  • Guillermo del Toro
Genres
  • Drama
  • Fantasy
  • Romance
Where To Watch in US
  • Vudu
  • Apple iTunes
  • Google Play
  • Amazon Instant Video
Where To Watch in Australia
  • SBS On Demand
  • Apple TV
  • Google Play
  • Freeview AU
Where To Watch in Canada
  • Disney +
The Shape of Water

Prometheus

Year
2012
Release Date
11 Apr 2012
Runtime (mins)
124
IMDb Rating
7.00
Directors
  • Ridley Scott
Genres
  • Adventure
  • Mystery
  • Sci-Fi
Where To Watch in US
  • Amazon Prime
  • Vudu
  • Apple TV
  • Redbox
Where To Watch in Australia
  • Google Play
  • Apple TV
  • Disney +
  • Foxtel
  • Amazon Prime
Where To Watch in Canada
  • Disney +
  • Apple iTunes
  • Google Play
  • Cineplex
  • Microsoft Store
Prometheus

Jurassic Park

Year
1993
Release Date
9 Jun 1993
Runtime (mins)
127
IMDb Rating
8.20
Directors
  • Steven Spielberg
Genres
  • Action
  • Adventure
  • Sci-Fi
  • Thriller
Where To Watch in US
  • HBO Max
  • Hulu
  • Amazon Prime
Where To Watch in Australia
  • Google Play
  • Amazon Prime
  • Apple TV
  • Foxtel
  • Binge
Where To Watch in Canada
  • Cineplex
  • Apple iTunes
  • Google Play
  • Microsoft Store
Jurassic Park

Dune: Part One

Year
2021
Release Date
3 Sep 2021
Runtime (mins)
155
IMDb Rating
8.00
Directors
  • Denis Villeneuve
Genres
  • Action
  • Adventure
  • Drama
  • Sci-Fi
Where To Watch in US
  • Netflix
  • Hulu
  • Amazon Prime
Where To Watch in Australia
  • Netflix
  • Google Play
  • Apple TV
  • Foxtel
  • Binge
  • Ritz at Home
  • Amazon Prime
Where To Watch in Canada
  • Amazon Prime
Dune: Part One

Interstellar

Year
2014
Release Date
26 Oct 2014
Runtime (mins)
169
IMDb Rating
8.60
Directors
  • Christopher Nolan
Genres
  • Adventure
  • Drama
  • Sci-Fi
Where To Watch in US
  • Paramount Plus
  • Spectrum TV
  • The Roku Channel
  • Amazon Prime
  • Redbox
  • Apple TV
Where To Watch in Australia
  • Stan
  • Netflix
  • Google Play
  • Apple TV
  • Foxtel
  • Binge
  • Amazon Prime
  • Paramount Plus
Where To Watch in Canada
  • Netflix
  • Amazon
Interstellar

Clash of the Titans

Year
2010
Release Date
26 Mar 2010
Runtime (mins)
106
IMDb Rating
5.80
Directors
  • Louis Leterrier
Genres
  • Action
  • Adventure
  • Fantasy
Where To Watch in US
  • Amazon Prime
  • Vudu
  • Redbox
  • Apple TV
Where To Watch in Australia
  • Stan
  • Netflix
  • Google Play
  • Apple TV
  • Foxtel
  • Binge
  • Amazon Prime
Where To Watch in Canada
  • Apple iTunes
  • Google Play
  • Cineplex
  • Microsoft Store
Clash of the Titans

Kong: Skull Island

Year
2017
Release Date
2 Jan 2017
Runtime (mins)
118
IMDb Rating
6.60
Directors
  • Jordan Vogt-Roberts
Genres
  • Action
  • Adventure
  • Fantasy
  • Sci-Fi
Where To Watch in US
  • Apple iTunes
  • Google Play
  • Vudu
  • Microsoft Store
  • Redbox
Where To Watch in Australia
  • Paramount Plus
  • Stan
Where To Watch in Canada
  • Netflix
  • Amazon
Kong: Skull Island

Ready Player One

Year
2018
Release Date
11 Mar 2018
Runtime (mins)
140
IMDb Rating
7.40
Directors
  • Steven Spielberg
Genres
  • Action
  • Adventure
  • Sci-Fi
Where To Watch in US
  • Spectrum TV
  • Amazon Prime
  • Vudu
  • Redbox
  • Apple TV
Where To Watch in Australia
  • Apple iTunes
  • Google Play
  • Microsoft Store
Where To Watch in Canada
  • Microsoft Store
  • Apple iTunes
  • Google Play
  • Cineplex
  • Apple TV
Ready Player One

Arrival

Year
2016
Release Date
1 Sep 2016
Runtime (mins)
116
IMDb Rating
7.90
Directors
  • Denis Villeneuve
Genres
  • Drama
  • Mystery
  • Sci-Fi
Where To Watch in US
  • Amazon Instant Video
  • Vudu
  • Apple iTunes
  • Google Play
Where To Watch in Australia
  • Stan
  • Google Play
  • Apple TV
  • Foxtel
  • Binge
  • Ritz at Home
  • Amazon Prime
Where To Watch in Canada
  • Crave
  • Netflix
Arrival

Avengers: Endgame

Year
2019
Release Date
22 Apr 2019
Runtime (mins)
181
IMDb Rating
8.40
Directors
  • Anthony Russo
  • Joe Russo
Genres
  • Action
  • Adventure
  • Drama
  • Sci-Fi
Where To Watch in US
  • Disney +
  • Spectrum TV
  • Amazon Prime
  • Redbox
  • Vudu
  • Apple TV
Where To Watch in Australia
  • Google Play
  • Apple TV
  • Amazon Prime
  • Disney +
Where To Watch in Canada
  • Disney +
  • Amazon
Avengers: Endgame

The Day After Tomorrow

Year
2004
Release Date
17 May 2004
Runtime (mins)
124
IMDb Rating
6.40
Directors
  • Roland Emmerich
Genres
  • Action
  • Adventure
  • Sci-Fi
  • Thriller
Where To Watch in US
  • Amazon Prime
  • Vudu
  • Redbox
  • Apple TV
Where To Watch in Australia
  • Disney +
  • Foxtel
  • Apple iTunes
  • Microsoft Store
Where To Watch in Canada
  • Apple iTunes
  • Google Play
  • Cineplex
  • Microsoft Store
The Day After Tomorrow

Passengers

Year
2016
Release Date
14 Dec 2016
Runtime (mins)
116
IMDb Rating
7.00
Directors
  • Morten Tyldum
Genres
  • Drama
  • Romance
  • Sci-Fi
  • Thriller
Where To Watch in US
  • Apple iTunes
  • Google Play
  • Vudu
  • Amazon Instant Video
Where To Watch in Australia
  • Stan
  • Google Play
  • Amazon Prime
  • Apple TV
Where To Watch in Canada
  • Amazon
  • Netflix
Passengers

The Matrix

Year
1999
Release Date
24 Mar 1999
Runtime (mins)
136
IMDb Rating
8.70
Directors
  • Lilly Wachowski
  • Lana Wachowski
Genres
  • Action
  • Sci-Fi
Where To Watch in US
  • HBO Max
  • Vudu
  • Amazon Instant Video
  • Apple iTunes
  • Google Play
Where To Watch in Australia
  • Stan
  • Google Play
  • Apple TV
  • Foxtel
  • Binge
  • Ritz at Home
  • Amazon Prime
Where To Watch in Canada
  • Apple iTunes
  • Google Play
  • Microsoft Store
  • Cineplex
The Matrix

The Abyss

Year
1989
Release Date
8 Aug 1989
Runtime (mins)
140
IMDb Rating
7.50
Directors
  • James Cameron
Genres
  • Adventure
  • Drama
  • Mystery
  • Sci-Fi
  • Thriller
Where To Watch in US
  • Amazon Prime
  • Apple TV +
Where To Watch in Australia
  • Amazon Prime
  • Apple TV +
  • Disney +
  • Foxtel
Where To Watch in Canada
  • Netflix
  • Hayu
  • Crave
The Abyss

The Revenant

Year
2015
Release Date
16 Dec 2015
Runtime (mins)
156
IMDb Rating
8.00
Directors
  • Alejandro G. Iñárritu
Genres
  • Action
  • Adventure
  • Drama
  • Western
Where To Watch in US
  • Amazon Prime
  • Vudu
  • Redbox
  • Apple TV
Where To Watch in Australia
  • Google Play
  • Amazon Prime
  • Apple TV
  • Disney +
Where To Watch in Canada
  • Google Play
  • Cineplex
  • Microsoft Store
  • Apple iTunes
The Revenant

The Martian

Year
2015
Release Date
11 Sep 2015
Runtime (mins)
144
IMDb Rating
8.00
Directors
  • Ridley Scott
Genres
  • Adventure
  • Drama
  • Sci-Fi
Where To Watch in US
  • Amazon Instant Video
  • Apple iTunes
  • Google Play
  • Vudu
Where To Watch in Australia
  • Google Play
  • Apple TV
  • Disney +
  • Foxtel
  • Amazon Prime
Where To Watch in Canada
  • Disney +
  • Crave
The Martian

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

Year
2001
Release Date
10 Dec 2001
Runtime (mins)
178
IMDb Rating
8.80
Directors
  • Peter Jackson
Genres
  • Action
  • Adventure
  • Drama
  • Fantasy
Where To Watch in US
  • Amazon Prime
  • HBO Max
  • Redbox
  • Apple TV
Where To Watch in Australia
  • Stan
Where To Watch in Canada
  • Crave
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

Oblivion

Year
2013
Release Date
26 Mar 2013
Runtime (mins)
124
IMDb Rating
7.00
Directors
  • Joseph Kosinski
Genres
  • Action
  • Adventure
  • Sci-Fi
Where To Watch in US
  • Netflix
  • Amazon Prime
  • Vudu
  • Redbox
  • Apple TV
Where To Watch in Australia
  • Stan
  • Google Play
  • Apple TV
  • Foxtel
  • Binge
  • Amazon Prime
Where To Watch in Canada
  • Netflix
  • Amazon Prime
  • Crave
Oblivion

Annihilation

Year
2018
Release Date
13 Feb 2018
Runtime (mins)
115
IMDb Rating
6.80
Directors
  • Alex Garland
Genres
  • Adventure
  • Drama
  • Horror
  • Mystery
  • Sci-Fi
  • Thriller
Where To Watch in US
  • Paramount Plus
  • The Roku Channel
  • Amazon Prime
  • Redbox
  • Vudu
  • Apple TV
Where To Watch in Australia
  • Netflix
  • Google Play
  • Apple TV
Where To Watch in Canada
  • Microsoft Store
  • Apple iTunes
  • Google Play
  • Cineplex
Annihilation

Stargate

Year
1994
Release Date
28 Oct 1994
Runtime (mins)
116
IMDb Rating
7.00
Directors
  • Roland Emmerich
Genres
  • Action
  • Adventure
  • Sci-Fi
Where To Watch in US
  • Amazon Prime
  • Vudu
  • Apple TV
Where To Watch in Australia
  • Stan
Where To Watch in Canada
  • Apple iTunes
  • Microsoft Store
Stargate

Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets

Year
2017
Release Date
17 Jul 2017
Runtime (mins)
136
IMDb Rating
6.40
Directors
  • Luc Besson
Genres
  • Action
  • Adventure
  • Fantasy
  • Sci-Fi
Where To Watch in US
  • Amazon Prime
  • Vudu
  • Redbox
  • Apple TV
Where To Watch in Australia
  • Amazon
  • SBS On Demand
  • Netflix
Where To Watch in Canada
  • Apple iTunes
  • Microsoft Store
  • Google Play
  • Cineplex
Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets

Atlantis: The Lost Empire

Year
2001
Release Date
2 Jun 2001
Runtime (mins)
95
IMDb Rating
6.90
Directors
  • Kirk Wise
  • Gary Trousdale
Genres
  • Animation
  • Action
  • Adventure
  • Family
  • Fantasy
  • Sci-Fi
Where To Watch in US
  • Disney +
  • Amazon Prime
  • Vudu
  • Apple TV
Where To Watch in Australia
  • Google Play
  • Apple TV
  • Disney +
Where To Watch in Canada
  • Disney +
Atlantis: The Lost Empire

Edge of Tomorrow

Year
2014
Release Date
28 May 2014
Runtime (mins)
113
IMDb Rating
7.90
Directors
  • Doug Liman
Genres
  • Action
  • Adventure
  • Sci-Fi
  • War
Where To Watch in US
  • Apple iTunes
  • Microsoft Store
  • Redbox
  • Google Play
Where To Watch in Australia
  • Stan
  • Netflix
  • Google Play
  • Apple TV
  • Foxtel
  • Binge
  • Ritz at Home
  • Amazon Prime
Where To Watch in Canada
  • Netflix
Edge of Tomorrow

Warcraft

Year
2016
Release Date
24 May 2016
Runtime (mins)
123
IMDb Rating
6.70
Directors
  • Duncan Jones
Genres
  • Action
  • Adventure
  • Fantasy
Where To Watch in US
  • Amazon Prime
  • Vudu
  • Redbox
  • Apple TV
Where To Watch in Australia
  • Netflix
  • Google Play
  • Apple TV
  • Foxtel
  • Binge
Where To Watch in Canada
  • Netflix
  • Amazon Prime
Warcraft

War for the Planet of the Apes

Year
2017
Release Date
7 Jul 2017
Runtime (mins)
140
IMDb Rating
7.40
Directors
  • Matt Reeves
Genres
  • Action
  • Adventure
  • Drama
  • Sci-Fi
  • Thriller
Where To Watch in US
  • Spectrum TV
  • Vudu
  • Amazon Prime
  • Apple TV
  • Redbox
Where To Watch in Australia
  • Disney +
  • Google Play
  • Apple TV
  • Foxtel
  • Amazon Prime
Where To Watch in Canada
  • Disney +
  • Apple TV
  • Amazon
War for the Planet of the Apes

Pacific Rim

Year
2013
Release Date
1 Jul 2013
Runtime (mins)
131
IMDb Rating
6.90
Directors
  • Guillermo del Toro
Genres
  • Action
  • Adventure
  • Sci-Fi
Where To Watch in US
  • HBO Max
  • Google Play
  • Apple iTunes
  • Amazon Instant Video
Where To Watch in Australia
  • Stan
  • Google Play
  • Apple TV
  • Foxtel
  • Binge
  • Amazon Prime
Where To Watch in Canada
  • Netflix
  • Hayu
  • Crave
Pacific Rim

John Carter

Year
2012
Release Date
22 Feb 2012
Runtime (mins)
132
IMDb Rating
6.60
Directors
  • Andrew Stanton
Genres
  • Action
  • Adventure
  • Sci-Fi
Where To Watch in US
  • Disney +
  • Amazon Prime
  • Vudu
  • Redbox
  • Apple TV
Where To Watch in Australia
  • Google Play
  • Apple TV
  • Disney +
  • Amazon Prime
Where To Watch in Canada
  • Disney +
  • Amazon Instant Video
  • Google Play
  • Cineplex
  • Microsoft Store
John Carter

Blade Runner 2049

Year
2017
Release Date
3 Oct 2017
Runtime (mins)
164
IMDb Rating
8.00
Directors
  • Denis Villeneuve
Genres
  • Action
  • Drama
  • Mystery
  • Sci-Fi
  • Thriller
Where To Watch in US
  • Hulu
  • Amazon Prime
  • Vudu
  • Redbox
  • Apple TV
Where To Watch in Australia
  • Foxtel
  • Binge
  • Stan
  • Paramount Plus
Where To Watch in Canada
  • Apple iTunes
  • Google Play
  • Microsoft Store
  • Cineplex
Blade Runner 2049

The Fifth Element

Year
1997
Release Date
7 May 1997
Runtime (mins)
126
IMDb Rating
7.60
Directors
  • Luc Besson
Genres
  • Action
  • Adventure
  • Sci-Fi
Where To Watch in US
  • Apple iTunes
  • Vudu
  • Amazon Instant Video
  • Google Play
Where To Watch in Australia
  • SBS On Demand
  • Stan
  • Freeview AU
  • Apple iTunes
Where To Watch in Canada
  • Netflix
  • Amazon
The Fifth Element

After Earth

Year
2013
Release Date
1 May 2013
Runtime (mins)
100
IMDb Rating
4.80
Directors
  • M. Night Shyamalan
Genres
  • Action
  • Adventure
  • Sci-Fi
Where To Watch in US
  • Amazon Prime
  • Amazon
  • Vudu
Where To Watch in Australia
  • Freeview AU
  • Amazon Prime
Where To Watch in Canada
  • Amazon Prime
  • Netflix
  • Hayu
  • Crave
After Earth

Guardians of the Galaxy

Year
2014
Release Date
21 Jul 2014
Runtime (mins)
121
IMDb Rating
8.00
Directors
  • James Gunn
Genres
  • Action
  • Adventure
  • Comedy
  • Sci-Fi
Where To Watch in US
  • Disney +
  • Amazon Instant Video
  • Apple iTunes
  • Google Play
  • Vudu
Where To Watch in Australia
  • Disney +
  • Google Play
  • Apple TV
  • Amazon Prime
Where To Watch in Canada
  • Google Play
  • Apple iTunes
  • Microsoft Store
  • Cineplex
Guardians of the Galaxy

Tron

Year
2010
Release Date
30 Nov 2010
Runtime (mins)
125
IMDb Rating
6.80
Directors
  • Joseph Kosinski
Genres
  • Action
  • Adventure
  • Sci-Fi
Where To Watch in US
  • Disney +
  • Apple iTunes
  • Amazon Instant Video
  • Google Play
  • Vudu
Where To Watch in Australia
  • Google Play
  • Apple TV
  • Disney +
  • Amazon Prime
Where To Watch in Canada
  • Disney +
Tron

Divergent

Year
2014
Release Date
18 Mar 2014
Runtime (mins)
139
IMDb Rating
6.60
Directors
  • Neil Burger
Genres
  • Action
  • Adventure
  • Mystery
  • Sci-Fi
Where To Watch in US
  • Spectrum TV
  • Amazon Prime
  • Vudu
  • Apple TV
Where To Watch in Australia
  • Stan
  • Google Play
  • Amazon Prime
  • Apple TV
Where To Watch in Canada
  • Amazon Prime
  • Crave
  • Apple TV
Divergent

2012

Year
2009
Release Date
11 Nov 2009
Runtime (mins)
158
IMDb Rating
5.80
Directors
  • Roland Emmerich
Genres
  • Action
  • Adventure
  • Sci-Fi
Where To Watch in US
  • The Roku Channel
  • Spectrum TV
  • Amazon Prime
  • Vudu
  • Redbox
  • Apple TV
Where To Watch in Australia
  • Stan
  • Google Play
  • Apple TV
  • Binge
  • Amazon Prime
Where To Watch in Canada
  • Netflix
  • Google Play
2012