Movies Like Avatar You Must Watch

Dune (2021 & 2024)

Set on the desert planet Arrakis, Dune explores colonialism, control over natural resources, and indigenous resistance — wrapped in breathtaking visuals.

Interstellar (2014)

Christopher Nolan’s epic blends emotional storytelling with cosmic scale as humans search for a new habitable planet, mirroring Avatar’s survival themes.

The Creator (2023)

A visually stunning sci-fi film about humans at war with AI, questioning morality, empathy, and coexistence—much like Avatar’s humans vs natives conflict.

Prometheus (2012)

Set on a distant alien moon, this Alien prequel dives into humanity’s origins and the dangers of playing god, with eerie alien ecosystems and grand visuals.

Alita: Battle Angel (2019)

A cyberpunk spectacle that focuses on identity, belonging, and resistance in a technologically advanced world, blending emotion with futuristic action.

John Carter (2012)

A man transported to Mars becomes embroiled in an alien civil war—featuring exotic landscapes, tribal politics, and a chosen-one arc reminiscent of Avatar.

District 9 (2009)

A gritty sci-fi drama where aliens are treated as refugees on Earth, reflecting discrimination, power imbalance, and empathy beneath its raw storytelling.

Valerian and City of Thousand Planets

A colorful, imaginative space adventure packed with alien species and jaw-dropping visuals, appealing to fans of Avatar’s immersive universe-building.