Updated On: 19 August, 2025 01:14 PM IST | Amarylisa Gonsalves
Noah Hawley’s latest series, Alien: Earth, has created waves, leaving viewers captivated. Its blend of cosmic mystery, chilling suspense, and mankind’s eternal quest for answers beyond the stars is turning out to be a fan-favourite. If you`re done with the episodes, and meanwhile want to get your hands on similar films, these movies deserve a spot on your binge-list for their unforgettable take on extraterrestrial encounters.

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War of the Worlds
Steven Spielberg’s adaptation of H.G. Wells’ novel, depicts a devastating alien invasion through the eyes of a father trying to protect his children.
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Avatar
James Cameron’s visual grandeur set on Pandora, where humans attempt to exploit resources at the expense of the Na’vi, the indigenous alien race.
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Men in Black
A funny action-comedy is about a secret organization that monitors extraterrestrials living on Earth. Agents J and K protect humanity from alien threats.
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Arrival
Arrival is a thought-provoking sci-fi drama where mysterious alien ships arrive on Earth. A linguist works to communicate with the beings, leading to profound revelations about language, time, and human existence.

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Prometheus
Ridley Scott’s ambitious prequel to Alien, follows a crew seeking humanity’s origins on a distant planet.
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Transformers
An Action-packed spectacle where alien robots, Autobots and Decepticons, come to Earth with their war as humans get caught in the crossfire.
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Koi… Mil Gaya
Bollywood’s very own sci-fi drama wherein a developmentally challenged young man befriends an alien named Jadoo. The creature’s powers transform Rohit’s life.
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Edge of Tomorrow
In this thrilling sci-fi action film, Earth is at war with alien creatures. A soldier is caught in a time loop and keeps repeatedly reliving the same battle.

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The Thing
The Thing is a chilling sci-fi horror set in Antarctica. A shapeshifting alien infiltrates a research station as paranoia spreads since no one knows who has been taken over.
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PK
This one is a satirical Bollywood film where an alien, gets stranded on Earth, and questions societal norms and blind faith.

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E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
Steven Spielberg’s classic story of a young boy, Elliott, who befriends a stranded alien. The story beautifully blends science fiction with human emotion.
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Independence Day
This one is a landmark sci-fi blockbuster where the Earth faces a massive alien invasion. It is known for its epic action sequences and iconic destruction of world landmarks.