The recently released A24 film Everything Everywhere All at Once has been making waves thanks to its emotional story and wild depiction of the multiverse. It's not surprising that fans on Letterboxd – a social media platform for film buffs – have chosen it as the best sci-fi film of the year so far.

Users on the site make it easy for audiences who want to add more must-see sci-fi films to their to-watch lists, with the highest-rated movies from each of the last ten years highlighting how much the genre has changed over time. These top-rated movies should be considered essential viewing for fans of the genre.

Her (2013) - 4.0

Available to stream on Netflix.

Theodore leaning on a balcony in Her.

Director Spike Jonze takes a refreshingly personal approach to the big questions about artificial intelligence and humanity in Her. Told from the perspective of the lonely protagonist Theodore, it depicts an unconventional love story as the writer falls in love with the AI and virtual assistant Samantha.

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With its raw and evocative narrative and well-written dialogue, the film explores the potential benefits and pitfalls of technology designed to ease feelings of isolation. It's more relevant than ever before and certainly worth checking out for viewers who have never seen it.

Interstellar (2014) - 4.2

Available to stream on Paramount+.

Cooper and Brand arrive at the water planet in Interstellar

Viewers are thrust into a distant dystopian future in Interstellar, where humanity's survival depends on a group of astronauts who are sent on a mission to find a new home in the stars. Thanks to a wormhole near Saturn, they can travel further than anyone has before and accomplish their crucial task to save the people back on earth.

Those who have watched it know that Interstellar is a mind-bending movie. It's known for its brilliant application of scientific concepts, which are easy to appreciate thanks to its moving story.

Mad Max: Fury Road (2015) - 4.1

Available to rent on Apple TV.

Tom Hardy tied to the front of a vehicle in Mad Max Fury Road

Director George Miller's Mad Max: Fury Road is arguably the best entry in the franchise so far, with fans hoping that the upcoming prequel Furiosa can live up to the high standards set by the award-winning film. The post-apocalyptic movie follows the titular character's journey away from the barren wasteland, eventually working with the badass Furiosa to escape a violent cult leader who's hot on their heels.

Its engrossing world and fast-paced story are only made better by its high production value, with its numerous vehicles and set pieces designed to fit the film's specific aesthetic.

Arrival (2016) - 4.1

Available to stream on Prime Video.

Amy Adams in Arrival (2016)

The linguist Louise Banks' life is turned around when she's invited to communicate with aliens who have landed all over the earth in Arrival. There's mounting pressure as her process isn't going fast enough for world leaders who can't agree on what they should do about the extraterrestrial visitors.

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Some of director Denis Villeneuve's trademarks are obvious in the critically-acclaimed film, which includes his specific style of cinematography and incredibly emotional narrative. There's also a genuinely surprising twist that makes the movie one of the director's most rewatchable works.

Blade Runner 2049 (2017) - 4.1

Available to stream on HBO Max.

Officer K on a crowded street in Blade Runner 2049

Set 30 years after the events of the first Blade Runner film, Blade Runner 2049 is centered on a world-changing secret that LAPD Officer K discovers on the job. He sets off on a mission to find the former titular blade runner, Rick Deckard, who he believes will be able to help him – the only problem is he's been gone for decades.

Memorable characters like Joi are introduced in Blade Runner 2049, with the movie painting a convincing dystopian reality where "replicants" are mistreated and undermined by those in charge. It's a bleak and incredibly enchanting world that expands on the franchise's mythos.

Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse (2018) - 4.4

Available to rent on Apple TV.

Spider-Man getting his Spidey senses in Spider-Man Into the Spider-Verse

Audiences enter the multiverse in an epic way in Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. The movie depicts Miles Morales' exciting journey as the new Spider-Man, which quickly turns wild once he learns about the other Spideys from nearby universes. Together, they must work together to defeat the evil Kingpin.

The animated superhero film does an amazing job at adapting comic book elements, while also introducing some of the best characters in the Spider-Man movies. While it's more of an action than a sci-fi film, there are undeniable sci-fi elements like the use of the "super collider" or the way the Spideys are transported to the protagonist's dimension.

The Final Exit Of The Disciples Of Ascensia (2019) - 4.3

Two women in the forest in The Final Exit Of The Disciples Of Ascensia.

Director Jonni Phillips tells a truly unique story in The Final Exit Of The Disciples Of Ascensia, which follows the story of the unhappy Celisse, who is one day invited to join a UFO cult. She finds herself in a wacky world full of eccentric characters soon after, each of whom has unachievable dreams.

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The animated film uses materials like construction paper and watercolor, with each change of medium marking a different part of the protagonist's journey. The film uses its sci-fi aspects and well-written characters as metaphors for Celisse's journey to acceptance.

Beyond The Infinite Two Minutes (2020) - 3.9

Available to stream on Prime Video.

A man and woman in a cafe in Beyond The Infinite Two Minutes.

Described on Letterboxd as a "one-take time travel sci-fi comedy," director Junta Yamaguchi's Beyond the Infinite Two Minutes is a humorous film that revolves around its characters' discovery of time travel. The catch is that they can only see two minutes into the future – it's a premise that creates some ridiculous situations.

There's no shortage of funny moments in the charming low-budget film, as audiences won't be able to help but laugh as the characters repeatedly try to beat the buzzer. The antics soon give way to more philosophical questions, though, which ultimately leave the viewer asking similar questions about time and free will.

Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021) - 4.1

Available to rent on Apple TV.

Spider-Man on a lamppost in No Way Home

With its several references to previous Spidey movies, returning characters, flawlessly choreographed action sequences, and unforgettable plot, Spider-Man: No Way Home is easily one of the best Marvel movies from recent years. It portrays Peter Parker's misadventures after he asks for help from Doctor Strange.

In trying to fix life for himself and his friends, the protagonist unintentionally invites dangerous elements into his universe, which results in some intense events. The superhero film's countless twists and turns will keep audiences glued to their screens from start to finish.

Everything Everywhere All At Once (2022) - 4.5

Michelle Yeoh in Everything Everywhere All At Once

Directors Dan Kwan and Daniel Scheinert give fans their own take on the multiverse in the wacky, absurd, and astonishingly emotional world in Everything Everywhere All at Once. The gut-busting movie follows Evelyn Wang's story as she learns that she's the only one capable of saving the multiverse.

From its incredible variety of art styles to its surprisingly hilarious action sequences, there's more than one reason to fall in love with the recently released A24 film. Perhaps its biggest appeal isn't its novel sci-fi elements, but the emotional punch it packs through its central conflict, which revolves around a messy mother-and-daughter relationship.

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